Comparison

DiveCore 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

DiveCore

This app transforms your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer, offering real-time decompression data, freediving modes, and estimated dive routes. It features AI-powered dive analysis and a detailed logbook, syncing seamlessly with its iPhone companion app for post-dive review and planning.

Highlights
  • Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression model
  • Freediving modes (CWT, STA, DYN)
  • Estimated dive route with GPS fixes
  • Live Activity no-fly timer
  • On-device AI dive analysis
  • iCloud synchronized dive log
  • Underwater photo color correction
Features
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DiveCore — Dive Computer for Apple Watch Ultra DiveCore uses your Apple Watch Ultra's depth sensor, compass, and accelerometer to show your dive on your wrist. It syncs with the iPhone companion app and uses on-device AI to help you review your dives. [ 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, credited with shallow deco stop time) - 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 at entry and exit; underwater path estimated from compass, motion and depth, then drift-corrected with the exit fix - 3D route view on iPhone with insights (speed, activity, pattern, current drift) 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 itemized breakdown, stress zones and personal baseline Dive Log + Share - iCloud automatic sync across devices - Logs water temp, gas mix, algorithm, no-fly time; SAC and end pressure are estimated - Infographic share card; entry/exit points open in Apple Maps DiveCore Studio (Photo Editor) - Underwater color correction, depth-based red channel restoration, AI dehaze - Dive log watermark Watch Display Customization - Technical bottom bar (incl. heading), Minimal card slots and MAX ring field 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) - Prices may vary by storefront and currency. - 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 - Privacy Policy: https://furyus.dev/privacy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DiveCore is a supplementary tool for trained, certified divers. It is not a replacement for proper training, dive tables, or a backup dive computer. Always dive within the limits of your training and certification, follow your primary dive computer, and carry a redundant device. Diving carries inherent risks, including serious injury or death.

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

DiveCore4 screens
Fathom Dive Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fathom Dive Planner at every 2 days against DiveCore's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DiveCore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fathom Dive Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiveCore ships an update every 4 days, Fathom Dive Planner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
DiveCore versus Fathom Dive Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiveCoreFathom Dive Planner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJuseong KimTotal Immersion

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
2 purchases

Fathom Dive Planner

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

Questions

Is DiveCore free?
DiveCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fathom Dive Planner free?
Fathom Dive Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DiveCore or Fathom Dive Planner have ads?
Neither DiveCore nor Fathom Dive Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiveCore or Fathom Dive Planner?
DiveCore ships an update every 4 days, and Fathom Dive Planner every 2 days. Most recently, DiveCore was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fathom Dive Planner on November 5, 2026.

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