DiveBuddy vs 4divers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiveBuddy
Connect with fellow scuba divers, find dive buddies, and discover new dive sites. This app offers essential scuba calculators, a digital dive log, and a platform to store certifications and share underwater photos. Engage in community forums and discussions to enhance your diving experience.
- Find dive buddies
- Scuba calculators
- Digital dive log
- Community dive sites
- Store certifications
- Share underwater photos
- Scuba forums
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Core features of the Dive Buddy app: - Find dive buddies near you or near a dive destination. - Scuba calculators - Weight, SAC, MOD, EAD, and more. - Maintain your dive log, with option to import, export, and attach photos. - Search our community-maintained dive sites with ratings & comments. - Store digital copies of your scuba certifications or C-cards. - View and share underwater photos with other scuba divers. - Participate in scuba-related forum discussions and ask questions. - Send private messages and comment on community content. Apple Family Sharing: Share a single DiveBuddy Pro subscription with up to five family members. Dive Buddy is the essential social community for scuba divers only, trusted by tens of thousands of members globally since 1998. As a fully independent platform, we are not affiliated with any specific certification agency, we proudly welcome and support divers from all training backgrounds. The platform is built to handle the real-world needs of the scuba community. Whether you are planning your next local shore dive, a weekend boat trip, or a dream destination adventure, DiveBuddy helps you connect with other divers, discover new places to explore, and keep your diving life organized in one easy-to-use app. Learn more at www.divebuddy.com.
4divers
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Log the dive, not just the data. Welcome to 4divers, the beautiful, fast, and intuitive digital logbook designed for scuba divers who want a seamless way to record their underwater stories. Whether you are a recreational beginner, a technical deep diver tracking complex gas mixes, a professional Divemaster, or a passionate freediver—4divers replaces clunky paper logs and rigid spreadsheets with a stunning, streamlined experience. Best of all, we are completely agency-agnostic, meaning your history belongs to you, not a single training organization. Key Features Built For Divers: The Ultimate Dive Logbook (Core Experience) - 60-Second Logging: Built for quick, one-handed use while at a dive site or on a liveaboard. Open the app and log a dive instantly. - Deep Data Tracking: Record dive site, date, depth, duration, water temperature, visibility, entry/water type, gear setups, weights, cylinders, gas mixes (Air/Nitrox), and personal notes. - At-a-Glance Dive Cards: Review past dives instantly with clean, intuitive visual chips showcasing key metrics. - Lifetime Stats Dashboard: Track your total dive count, cumulative hours underwater, and maximum depth ever achieved. Smart Certification Manager - Instant Auto-Import: Search and import your verified PADI, SSI, or SDI/TDI certifications by name. - Digital Cert Wallet: Display your cards in a beautiful UI featuring official agency logos and immersive underwater designs. - Manual Backups: Upload photos of physical cards from any agency worldwide (NAUI, CMAS, etc.) so you always have proof of training. - All Levels Welcome: Full support from Open Water up to Instructor, Technical, and Freediver specialties. Buddies & Social Layer - Log Your Crew: Tag exactly who you dived with on every single entry. - Shared History: See a running tally of how many total dives you’ve completed with each buddy over time. - Frictionless Connection: Add friends instantly using personal QR codes or quick invite links via WhatsApp and SMS. Dive Site & Center Discovery - Global Search: Browse thousands of worldwide dive sites by name, city, or country. - Smart Filters: Filter locations by experience level, marine life, and geography, or use the "Been Here" filter for spots you've already logged. - Find Local Shops: Locate nearby PADI 5-Star facilities, SSI centers, or independent operators sourced from global directories. Why Choose 4divers? - Agency Agnostic: We proudly support all divers, regardless of where or how you certified. - Frictionless Onboarding: Sign in instantly with Google—no separate passwords to memorize. - Custom Preferences: Toggle between metric and imperial units, and customize exactly which fields appear on your log forms. - Privacy First: Your location and profile data are protected. No data sold, no cross-app tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4divers at none against DiveBuddy's 2. DiveBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. DiveBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 4divers asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DiveBuddy | 4divers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dive Buddy LLC | Yanir Calisar |
In-app purchases
DiveBuddy
- DiveBuddy Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- DiveBuddy Pro - Annually$24.991 Year
4divers
No in-app purchases









