CCR Junk vs Caveradar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCR Junk
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CCR Junk is the decompression planner built specifically for rebreather divers. No tab-switching, no buried menus, no nonsense. Just one powerful screen with every variable you need to plan your dive. Created by CCR divers who were tired of clunky interfaces and planners that treat rebreathers as an afterthought, CCR Junk puts closed-circuit diving first. Plan any CCR dive From recreational rebreather dives to complex cave penetrations with multiple bailout scenarios — CCR Junk handles it all. Multi-level profiles, extended ranges, whatever your dive demands. Algorithms you trust Choose between Bühlmann ZHL-16C with configurable gradient factors or VPM-B. Switch between them instantly to compare profiles and pick your preferred conservatism. True CCR planning Full setpoint management throughout your dive. Track your scrubber time and know exactly where you stand. Plan with the variables that actually matter for rebreather diving. Breathe easy Real-time gas density calculations for every phase of your dive. Know exactly when you're approaching the recommended limits and plan your diluent choice accordingly. Because work of breathing matters. Bailout planning that works Plan realistic bailout scenarios for cave and overhead environments. Configure multiple bailout gases, see your gas requirements, and know you have a solid plan B. Works anywhere No internet required. Plan your dives on the boat, at the dive site, or in the middle of nowhere. Your dive data stays on your device. One screen philosophy Everything visible, everything accessible. Adjust a parameter and instantly see how it affects your profile. No switching between pages, no lost context. This is CCR dive planning the way it should be.
Caveradar
Plan cave dives with detailed condition reports, weather context, and directions. Access key information offline and find local dive partners. Contribute reports to keep conditions updated for the community.
- Recent cave condition reports
- Weather context for dive sites
- Driving directions and access info
- Offline caching of key data
- Partner listings for instructors/centers
- Fast, dropdown-only report contribution
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Caveradar. Know before you dive. Plan your cave dives with confidence using recent, structured condition reports — plus weather context and directions — whether you're planning tomorrows' dive in Florida, next weeks' dives in Mexico or next years' trip to France. What you get: • Recent cave-condition reports: visibility + flow + hazards (structured, easy to compare) • Weather context for every site • Driving directions + access context to simplify planning • Offline caching: key info stays available at the site even with weak signal • Partner listings in-app: find endorsed instructors and dive centers Contribute (fast, no noise): • Add a report in seconds using dropdown-only inputs - no typing • Every report helps keep conditions fresh for the next team Coverage: • France: Lot, Hérault, Ardèche and Doubs (new addition!) • Germany: nationwide coverage • Switzerland • Italy: most regions (expanding) • UK: some caves, expanding • USA: Florida • Mexico: Quintana Roo • Norway • Sweden • Finland • New Zealand • Australia • Spain (new addition!) Built for cave divers, by cave divers. Important: The information presented on this platform is not a substitute for proper cave diving training, certification, personal site assessment, or professional guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Caveradar at Free against CCR Junk's $8.99. CCR Junk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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
Caveradar is free to download; CCR Junk costs $8.99 up front. Caveradar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. CCR Junk asks for nothing beyond the download.
CCR Junk ships an update every 6 days, Caveradar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCR Junk | Caveradar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rogier Visser | Harald Franzen |
In-app purchases
CCR Junk
No in-app purchases
Caveradar
- Caveradar Premium$1.991 Month





