Comparison

Deco Junk vs Fathom Dive Planner

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

Head to head
About

Deco Junk

Features
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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.

About

Fathom Dive Planner

Features
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Fathom is a native iPhone and iPad app for dive planning and logging. Build open- and closed-circuit decompression schedules with configurable gradient factors, then record every dive you make in the built-in logbook, and link each logged dive back to the plan that produced it. Build single- or multi-level dive plans, manage your gas mixes and tanks, and review every parameter that goes into your decompression schedule before you get in the water. After the dive, capture depth, time, gases, tanks, buddies, locations, and tags in a logbook designed for the same workflow. PLANNING • Configurable gradient factors (default GF 20/85) • Multi-level dive plans with automatic gas selection • Full trimix and heliox support, in addition to air and nitrox • Closed-circuit rebreather plans: fixed setpoints with a switch depth, and travel diluent for deep dives • Open-circuit bailout schedules computed from the worst point of the dive • Repetitive dives: tissue loading, CNS, and OTU carry across surface intervals • Custom gas mixes and standard preset catalogue • Tank and cylinder tracking with SAC and per-tank gas usage • Minimum gas (rock-bottom) reserve required to bring you and your buddy back from depth • NDL (no-decompression limit) at any depth • MOD, END, and gas density for every level, with warnings when a mix gets too dense • CNS clock and OTU oxygen exposure tracking LOGBOOK • Log every dive with depth, time, gases, tanks, location, buddies, and tags • Link each logged dive to its original plan • Browse and search your dive history GENERAL • Metric and imperial units throughout • iCloud sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac • One purchase unlocks Fathom on iPhone, iPad, and Mac IMPORTANT Fathom is a planning tool, not a substitute for diver training, qualified instruction, or the judgment of a certified dive professional. Always follow the procedures taught in your training agency, the limits of your certification, and your own dive computer. Decompression diving carries inherent risks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deco Junk4 screens
Fathom Dive Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fathom Dive Planner at Free against Deco Junk's $8.99. Fathom Dive Planner also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Deco Junk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fathom Dive Planner is free to download; Deco Junk costs $8.99 up front. Fathom Dive Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Deco Junk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deco Junk ships an update weekly, Fathom Dive Planner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Deco Junk versus Fathom Dive Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeco JunkFathom Dive Planner
Price$8.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRogier VisserTotal Immersion

In-app purchases

None

Deco Junk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fathom Dive Planner

Subscriptions1
  • Fathom Premium - Annual14 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fathom Premium - Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Deco Junk free?
Deco Junk costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fathom Dive Planner free?
Fathom Dive Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deco Junk or Fathom Dive Planner have ads?
Neither Deco Junk nor Fathom Dive Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deco Junk or Fathom Dive Planner?
Deco Junk ships an update weekly, and Fathom Dive Planner every 2 days. Most recently, Deco Junk was updated on November 9, 2026 and Fathom Dive Planner on November 5, 2026.

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