Comparison

Scuba vs Shacked

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

Head to head
About

Scuba

This app provides estimated real-time dive conditions for Cozumel, combining marine forecasts with diver-submitted reports. Plan your dives with reef intelligence, port status, and interactive maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time marine conditions
  • Port status updates
  • Reef-specific dive condition estimates
  • Diver-submitted reports
  • Interactive Cozumel dive map
  • Dive logging
  • Water temperature, wind, and wave forecasts
Features
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Scuba-Cast helps divers explore estimated dive conditions around Cozumel using marine forecasts, reef intelligence, port status updates, and diver-submitted reports. Whether planning a shore dive, boat trip, training dive, or advanced drift dive, Scuba-Cast combines forecast models and real-world diver feedback into a single easy-to-use platform. FEATURES • Real-time marine conditions • Official and forecast-based port status updates • Reef-specific dive condition estimates • Diver-submitted visibility and current reports • Interactive Cozumel dive map • Dive logging and reef condition tracking • Water temperature, wind, and wave forecasts • Community reef reports from divers, pros, and operators • Zone-based reef scoring and conditions • Premium advanced marine forecasting tools SCUBA-CAST INCLUDES • Current wind and wave forecasts • Reef condition estimates • Dive score indicators • Diver visibility reports • Marine weather summaries • Port closure risk guidance • Dive site exploration tools • Dive logbook tools • Cozumel reef intelligence IMPORTANT NOTICE Scuba-Cast provides estimated and user-submitted informational data only. Conditions may change rapidly and may be inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete. Scuba-Cast is not a safety authority and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for dive decisions. Always follow the guidance of your dive operator, instructor, captain, divemaster, or local authorities.

About

Shacked

Features
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Shacked gives you live surf conditions for 200+ spots worldwide — updated every 15 minutes. WHAT YOU GET - Live wave height, period and swell direction - Wind speed, gusts and water temperature - Best surf window today — know exactly when to paddle out - 7-day forecast with color-coded charts - AI surf report tailored to your skill level - Wetsuit recommendation based on water temp - Swell alerts — get emailed when your spot fires - Save your favourite spots and sync across devices Built for surfers who want the data, fast. No fluff, no subscriptions required. 200+ spots across Europe, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, California, and more.

Screenshots

Scuba4 screens
Shacked4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scuba and Shacked 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scuba versus Shacked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScubaShacked
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScuba-Cast LLCdesignvenue.net

In-app purchases

None

Scuba

No in-app purchases

None

Shacked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scuba free?
Scuba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shacked free?
Shacked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scuba or Shacked have ads?
Neither Scuba nor Shacked shows ads.

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