Comparison

Dive Compass Simulator vs Dive Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Dive Compass Simulator

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Dive Compass Simulator is a training app designed to help divers practice the use of underwater compasses in a realistic and controlled environment. Underwater compasses behave differently from phone or land compasses. They require correct alignment, stable positioning, and a flat orientation to function accurately. These skills often take time and repetition to develop. This app allows divers to practice these skills on land, helping build confidence and muscle memory before entering the water. Key Features • Realistic simulation of underwater compass behavior • Tilt detection with visual warnings when the device is not flat • Heading and reciprocal heading practice • Magnetic interference detection • Clear visual feedback for correct compass handling Who This App Is For • Student divers preparing for navigation exercises • Certified divers who want to improve navigation accuracy • Dive instructors using it as a supplementary training tool • Anyone interested in practicing underwater navigation techniques Practice Before You Dive Limited pool and open-water time makes repetition difficult. This simulator provides an easy way to practice compass handling anytime, helping divers feel more prepared and confident underwater. Note This app is a training simulator and does not replace formal dive instruction or certified dive equipment.

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Dive Log

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Your dives deserve more than a forgotten note. DiveAtlas is a modern scuba diving logbook that makes every dive quick to record, easy to find, and enjoyable to revisit. LOG A DIVE IN SECONDS Capture the details that matter while they are still fresh: • Dive site and location • Maximum depth and dive time • Water temperature and visibility • Buddy, dive center, entry type, and equipment • Ratings, notes, photos, and memories BUILD YOUR PERSONAL DIVE ATLAS See your dive sites on an interactive map and keep a lasting record of the places you have explored. Search your history and return to any dive without digging through paper logbooks. UNDERSTAND YOUR DIVE HISTORY Follow your progress with personal statistics including total dives, deepest and longest dives, average depth and duration, recent activity, and trends over time. USEFUL TOOLS BETWEEN DIVES Keep equipment details close at hand and use the no-fly-time reminder as a planning aid. DiveAtlas is a personal logging tool and is not a substitute for dive training, professional advice, a dive computer, or established safety guidance. KEEP THE MEMORIES Add photos and personal notes so every log contains more than numbers. From a first certification dive to a favorite reef abroad, your underwater story stays organized in one place. SYNC WITH iCLOUD (OPTIONAL) Turn on optional iCloud Backup to keep your dive log private to your Apple ID and restore it on another iPhone or iPad. DIVEATLAS PRO DiveAtlas is free to download. Optional DiveAtlas Pro monthly and annual subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase, unlock unlimited dive logs, depth-history insights, and dive-frequency trends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://diveatlas.ayushdev.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://diveatlas.ayushdev.com/terms

Screenshots

Dive Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dive Compass Simulator at none against Dive Log's 3. Dive Compass Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Dive Log's advantage is device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dive Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dive Compass Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dive Compass Simulator versus Dive Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive Compass SimulatorDive Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplicity Digital PTY LTDAyush Kumar Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Dive Compass Simulator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dive Log

Subscriptions2
  • DiveAtlas Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • DiveAtlas Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • DiveAtlas Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Dive Compass Simulator free?
Dive Compass Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dive Log free?
Dive Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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