MultiDeco vs JTR Calcs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MultiDeco
This app calculates dive decompression for technical scuba divers using VPM and ZHL-16 models. It supports various gas mixes, planning methods for open circuit and rebreathers, and includes tools for gas blending and depth calculations.
- VPM and ZHL-16 decompression models
- Support for nitrox and trimix
- OC and CCR planning
- Bailout planning
- Gas blending utility
- Depth calculation tools
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A dive decompression calculator for technical scuba divers. MultiDeco presents the VPM and ZHL-16 decompression model and includes VPM-B, VPM-B/E, ZHL model versions and ZHL-16 + GF. The diver can specify any combination of nitrox or trimix, and as many deco gases as required. Planning methods include both OC and Closed Circuit Rebreather. It includes planning for bailouts with SCR and OC legs in a CCR plan. Includes details of ppO2, END, and gas consumptions. This program includes many of the features from the desktop version such as conservatism adjustments, extended stops, adjustable last stops, the planning monitor system and extensive control over many other planning features. Also included is a set of dive planning tools for calculating best mix, maximum operating depth (MOD), END, EAD and other planning considerations. The Mixer utility for blending nitrox and trimix, is included too.
JTR Calcs
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Utility App for JTR
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JTR Calcs at Free against MultiDeco's $48.99. JTR Calcs also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MultiDeco's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On 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
JTR Calcs is free to download; MultiDeco costs $48.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MultiDeco ships an update every 3 months, JTR Calcs every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MultiDeco | JTR Calcs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HHS Software Corp. | Rex Harris |
In-app purchases
MultiDeco
No in-app purchases
JTR Calcs
No in-app purchases
