Blue vs Depth.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue
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Your dive logbook, done right: Blue Trails keeps a simple and complete record of every dive — depth, duration, visibility, water temperature, tank setup, nitrox mix, ballast, and more. Built for divers who care about the details. Every dive tells a story: Add photos and videos to your dives and share them with the community. Inspire others and show your skills — not just the highlights. Find your next dive site: Browse thousands of dive sites on an integrated map, read honest reviews from the community, and rate the spots you've been to. Your next favourite site is probably already in there. All your documents, in your pocket: Store your certifications and insurance documents directly in the app. No more digging through emails at the dive center — everything is there when you need it. A logbook other divers can trust: Request validation of your dives from certified instructors, dive centers or buddies. Build a verified dive history that carries real weight — useful when joining clubs, booking guided dives, or proving your experience. Connect with divers who get it: Join dive groups, follow other divers, and organise trips together. Browse profiles, discover dives from around the world, and find people who share your passion for what's underneath. Book dives without the back-and-forth: Find dive activities nearby, join group dives, and book directly through the app — coming soon. Everything in one place: dates, contact details, experience requirements, and medical info if needed. Stay in the loop: Get notified about community activity, dive validations, and booking updates. You focus on diving — Blue Trails handles the rest. Privacy and Security first: Log in with your email, Google or Apple in seconds. Your data is encrypted, backed up, and ready whenever you surface. EULA: https://bluetrails.eu/policy.html?policyUUID=d7d44a2b-1df1-4d8c-ac46-3dbf7b4f3a7e
Depth.
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Depth. is your dive log for iPhone. Simple, fast and beautiful. LOG EVERY DIVE Location, depth, dive time, water temperature, visibility, equipment, weights and buddy all in one place. Dives are automatically saved to your account. MARINE SPECIES Save species you encounter during your dive. Depth. has an extensive catalog with photos and information about fish, coral and other underwater animals. BUDDY SYSTEM Send a dive directly to your buddy via their Depth ID. They will see your log appear in their timeline. AI ASSISTANT Ask questions about diving techniques, species or your equipment. The built-in AI assistant will help you further. EXPORT Download all your dives as JSON, CSV or XML compatible with other logbooks. IMPORT Do you dive via Diviac? Import all your existing dives with one tap. DESIGNED FOR DIVERS No subscriptions. No ads. Just a clean, quick logbook that you always have with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Depth. at none against Blue's 3. Blue's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Blue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Depth. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blue ships an update every 11 days, Depth. every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue | Depth. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Trails GmbH | Josephus Fransiscus Zegers |
In-app purchases
Blue
- Seahorse Subscription$14.991 Year
- Turtle Subscription$54.991 Year
- Shark Subscription$99.991 Year
Depth.
No in-app purchases









