AB Quantum vs Garmin Dive™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AB Quantum
This app provides a comprehensive ballistics solver and profile management tool for long-range shooting. It features a new user interface designed for single-handed use, enabling quick solutions and seamless integration with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Users can sync gun profiles, create customizable range cards, and access an updated reticle library.
- Ballistics solver
- Profile management
- Bluetooth device integration
- Customizable range/target cards
- Reticle library
- Ballistic truing
- Chronograph integration
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Applied Ballistics Quantum™ is a state-of-the-art app integrating the most complete ballistics solver and profile management tool for long-range shooting. Featuring an all new user-interface, AB Quantum™ includes a host of new tools and features that will enable shooters and hunters to be more successful in the field. AB Quantum™ creates a new paradigm for ballistic solvers and integration with Bluetooth®-enabled devices. With a host of new features, the platform is designed to save time and add performance for users of all skill levels. The all new user-interface is designed with single-handed use in mind, putting all major features just a swipe or tap away from any screen, which allows users to rapidly obtain solutions in the field or at a match. The simplicity and versatility of the app interface creates an intuitive experience for both new and experienced users. Two new features - AB Quantum Connect™ and AB Quantum Sync™ - enable users to quickly connect to other AB-enabled devices and sync gun profiles between them in seconds, as well as back those profiles up to an encrypted server for peace of mind and easy restoration. The new platform automatically saves changes made to rifle profiles and updates connected devices without the user needing to do anything. For competitors or hunters, AB Quantum™ includes customizable Range and Multi-Target tables. This allows users to lay out the displayed information to exactly what they need to hit their target. After creating a range or target card, it can easily be shared via email. Built with the future in mind, the new AB Quantum™ platform allows for continuous innovation. At launch the following new features will be available: • AB Quantum™ User Interface - Take control of ballistic data and find solutions with ease using the new layout designed with one-handed operation in mind. • New Bluetooth® Device Manager - Find and connect AB Bluetooth® devices quickly and send data between devices using AB Quantum Connect™. • AB Quantum Sync™ - User gun profiles are automatically uploaded to an encrypted server to allow easy access for other devices and backup, providing peace of mind and security. • Customizable Range Card and Target Card Modes - The new expandable and customizable range and target card modes allow users to select what data to see for each Range or Target. Use the share function to send range and data cards in just seconds. • New Reticle Library - The AB Reticle library is hosted online and updates in AB Quantum™ automatically, providing users with up-to-date solution drawing for their favorite rifle scopes. • Improved Truing Interface - Easy to access ballistic truing features without leaving solution screens. • Chronograph Integration - Connect Bluetooth®-enabled chronographs - such as the Optex Systems SpeedTracker™ - directly to the app and save the velocity data to rifle profiles.
Garmin Dive™
This app serves as a comprehensive diving logbook and planning tool. It automatically records dive data, tracks gas consumption, and supports various diving disciplines. Users can also discover dive sites, manage gear, and share experiences with a community.
- Automatic dive logging
- Gas consumption tracking
- Support for multiple dive types
- Interactive dive site maps
- Gear and service tracking
- Real-time diver monitoring
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Garmin Dive is the ultimate diving companion. Once you pair your phone with a Descent™ dive computer or another compatible Garmin device¹, you can enjoy powerful features like: • Automatic dive logging and gas consumption tracking • Support for recreational and technical scuba diving, including single-gas, multi-gas and closed-circuit rebreather diving • Support for freediving, including apnea, apnea hunt and pool apnea • Interactive maps and dive site search • Viewing and sharing ratings and photos of your dive sites with the community • Tracking dive gear, service intervals and diver certifications • Monitoring other divers in real time with an added Garmin Descent S1 buoy However you enjoy diving, you can plan, log and review your dives with the Garmin Dive app. ¹See a full list of compatible devices at garmin.com/dive Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/privacy/dive/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garmin Dive™ at none against AB Quantum's 15. AB Quantum's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. AB Quantum sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Garmin Dive™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AB Quantum against 4.8 for Garmin Dive™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 852 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of AB Quantum's written reviews are positive against 50% of Garmin Dive™'s.
AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, Garmin Dive™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AB Quantum | Garmin Dive™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.7K ratings) | 4.8 (852 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | 49.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 852 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #131 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 299 MB | 505 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applied Ballistics | Garmin |
Customer experience
AB Quantum
Garmin Dive™
User reviews
AB Quantum
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best ballistic app
- 👍 Accurate ballistic calculations
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Great support
- 👍 Easy to use once set up
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Kestrel
- 🐛 Glitches with user interface
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Outdated interface
Garmin Dive™
From 852 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Automatic dive logging
- 👍 Versatile for different sports
- 💡 Integrated with Garmin ecosystem
- 🚀 Ease of use
- 👍 Detailed dive information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues with dive computer
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Cannot recover deleted dives
- 🐛 Dive numbers not automatically updated
Bugs and requests
AB Quantum
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bullet BC not retaining custom values
- Profiles disappearing after updates
- Atmospheric data not syncing correctly
- Ballistics calculations not matching real-world data
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch app
- More reticle options
- Metric unit support
- Backup and restore functionality
- Improved range card and target card features
Garmin Dive™
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot save dive logs
- Dive sites not found in the app
- Randomly missing dive logs
- Photos not displayed chronologically
- Sync issues with Mk2i device
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- Inability to delete dives and have numbers update automatically
Requested features
6 requests- Dive planner in the app
- Export dive data to other apps
- Ability to combine short dives
- Import dive logs from other software
- More detailed statistics and analytics
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- Offline mode for dive logging
In-app purchases
AB Quantum
- Elite Monthly$2.991 Month
- Professional Monthly$3.991 Month
- Elite Annual$19.991 Year
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- Professional Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Berger 0.264cal 140gr Target Hybrid$1.99
- Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Sierra 0.308cal 175gr MatchKing$1.99
- Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 140gr ELD Match$1.99
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- Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 143gr ELD X$1.99
- Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 147gr ELD Match$1.99
- AB Caliber 0.224 CDMs$9.99
- AB Caliber 0.243 CDMs$9.99
- AB Caliber 0.264 CDMs$9.99
- AB Caliber 0.284 CDMs$9.99
- AB Caliber 0.308 CDMs$9.99
- AB Caliber 0.338 CDMs$9.99
Garmin Dive™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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