Comparison

DiveCore vs Scuba Dive Log Tracker

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

Head to head
About

DiveCore

This app transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a professional dive computer. It uses on-device AI to analyze your dives, providing insights into safety, efficiency, and consistency. Features include real-time decompression modeling, estimated dive routes, and a no-fly timer.

Highlights
  • Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression model
  • Real-time NDL + decompression ceiling display
  • Estimated dive route visualization
  • No-fly timer with Live Activity
  • On-device AI dive scoring
  • Dive log with iCloud sync
  • Underwater color correction
Features
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DiveCore — A real dive computer for Apple Watch Ultra DiveCore harnesses your Apple Watch Ultra's water-resistant depth sensor, compass, and accelerometer to give divers everything they need right on their wrist. It pairs with the iPhone companion app in real time and uses on-device AI to help you improve your dive patterns. [ Core Features ] Dive Computer (Apple Watch Ultra) - Bühlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable Gradient Factors - Real-time 16-tissue compartment decompression model - No-decompression limit (NDL) and decompression ceiling - Automatic safety stop countdown (3 min @ 3-6 m) - Ascent rate alarm + haptic warnings - PPO2 oxygen limit alarm - Auto water lock - HealthKit workout session integration - 30Hz smooth digital compass Freediving Mode - Depth disciplines (CWT / CWTB / FIM), static apnea (STA), dynamic apnea (DYN / DNF) - Automatic dive detection for depth, manual timer with lap entry for pool disciplines - Dive count, max depth, surface interval, heart rate, and a per-session log - A session spans many dives: surfacing starts the rest timer, and you end the session yourself - Freedive mode runs no decompression model and no gas or NDL alarms - It cannot detect shallow-water blackout. Never freedive alone, and always dive with direct, trained supervision Estimated Dive Route - Surface GPS captured at entry and exit - Underwater path estimated from compass + gyro + accelerometer + depth changes - End-of-dive drift correction using exit GPS - 3D visualization on iPhone (depth profile walls, drag-to-rotate, pinch-to-zoom) - Insights: average speed, activity level, exploration pattern, current drift estimation This is not real underwater GPS tracking. It is a sensor-fusion estimate based on the diver's magnetic heading and motion, with both endpoints corrected by surface GPS fixes. No-Fly Timer (Live Activity) - DAN/UHMS guideline tiers (12h single no-deco / 18h repetitive or multi-day / 24h decompression), never shortened by a later dive - Lock-screen + Dynamic Island countdown AI Analysis (XAI — Explainable) - 100% on-device, no external API calls - Dive score (0-100) with breakdown (Safety, Efficiency, Consistency, Condition, Depth Management) - Real-time Risk Index and automatic stress zone detection - Personal baseline learning Dive Log + Share - iCloud automatic sync across devices - Auto-recorded: water temp, gas mix, SAC, tank pressure, algorithm, no-fly time - Infographic share card, 1080x1350 - Entry/exit coordinates open in Apple Maps DiveCore Studio (Photo Editor) - Underwater color correction, depth-based red channel restoration, AI dehaze - Dive log watermark Watch Display Customization - 6 readability-tested color presets - 3 configurable bottom-card slots and MAX ring field selection iPhone Companion - Detailed dive log with depth profile chart - PADI RDP dive planner, AI report, dive site location, statistics, iCloud backup [ Required Hardware ] - Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation or later) - iPhone with iOS 18+ - iCloud account + Apple Sign-In [ Accessibility ] - VoiceOver support and Dynamic Type - 14 languages [ Subscription Terms ] - DiveCore Pro (choose one; all unlock the full feature set): - Yearly: $29.99/year (KRW 44,000) - includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers - Monthly: $4.99/month (KRW 7,700) - no free trial - 1-Day Pass: $2.99 (KRW 3,300) - 24-hour access, non-renewing (does not auto-renew) - Local currency may apply; prices are set per storefront. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Yearly and Monthly auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - If not cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you will be charged automatically - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's App Store account settings - Terms of Use (EULA): https://furyus.dev/terms

About

Scuba Dive Log Tracker

Features
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Depth is the ultimate scuba diving logbook for serious divers. Track every dive, every depth, every creature - all in one beautifully designed app built for life underwater. YOUR DIGITAL DIVE LOGBOOK Log dives with depth, duration, water temperature, visibility, cylinder details, SAC rate, and buddy information. Everything your paper logbook captured, now always with you. DIVE MAP See every dive site you've visited on a stunning interactive world map. Watch your diving career unfold across oceans, seas, and lakes. Each pin shows your depth and dive number at a glance. MARINE LIFE SIGHTINGS Build your life list of underwater encounters. Track every species you've spotted - sharks, rays, turtles, nudibranchs, and more. Your personal guide to the ocean's inhabitants. STATS THAT MOTIVATE Know your numbers: total dives, deepest descents, longest sessions, favorite sites. Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rate tracking helps you improve your breathing efficiency over time. CERTIFICATION TRACKER Log your PADI, SSI, NAUI, and other certifications. Keep your diving qualifications organized and accessible whenever you need them. GEAR INVENTORY Track your equipment - wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, computers, fins. Never forget service dates or what gear you packed for a trip. AI DIVE ADVISOR (Pro) Get personalized insights powered by AI. Analyze your dive patterns, get site recommendations, and understand your performance trends with intelligent coaching. DEPTH PRO - UNLIMITED DIVING Unlock the full logbook experience: - Unlimited dives (free tier: 20 dives) - Unlimited marine life sightings per dive - Unlimited gear inventory - SAC rate trend charts over time - Full dive statistics by year and site - Auto-generated site profiles from your dive history - Gear service reminders - Unlimited photos per dive - AI Dive Advisor powered by Grok - Export a beautiful PDF logbook - Shareable Year Card Monthly: $4.99/month Yearly: $39.99/year (save 33%) Start with a free trial - no commitment required. DESIGNED FOR DIVERS Built with the dark, data-forward aesthetic of a diver's heads-up display. SF Mono precision for your numbers. Bioluminescent accents against deep navy. Your logbook should look as good as the dive felt. Depth is the logbook app that grows with your diving career - from your first open water dive to your thousandth wreck. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DiveCore4 screens
Scuba Dive Log Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

DiveCore and Scuba Dive Log Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DiveCore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scuba Dive Log Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DiveCore versus Scuba Dive Log Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiveCoreScuba Dive Log Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerjuseong kimKarol Jaworski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DiveCore

Subscriptions2
  • DiveCore Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DiveCore Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DiveCore Pro 1-Day Pass$2.99
3 purchases

Scuba Dive Log Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Depth Pro$4.991 Month
  • Depth Pro$39.991 Year
  • Depth Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DiveCore free?
DiveCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scuba Dive Log Tracker free?
Scuba Dive Log Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DiveCore or Scuba Dive Log Tracker have ads?
Neither DiveCore nor Scuba Dive Log Tracker shows ads.

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