Comparison

iBobber vs DiverLog+

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

Head to head
About

iBobber

This app pairs with a wireless bobber to act as a portable fishfinder. It displays fish locations, depth, and water temperature on your smartphone or smartwatch. Log your catches, map underwater contours, and track your fishing trips.

Highlights
  • Fish detection and depth
  • GPS hotspot tagging
  • Waterbed mapping
  • Trip logging and social sharing
  • Lunar calendar
  • Fish and strike alarms
Features
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iBobber can now display fish detection and depth info on your Apple Watch! Love at first cast. The fishfinder that 
syncs with your iPhone or iPad. There’s a lot to love about iBobber™. It syncs via Bluetooth® Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology) with your iOS device up to 100’ away from a boat, shore, kayak, or pier, so you have a fishfinder with a solid connection, that won't deplete your phone's battery like wi-fi does, a fishfinder that goes up to 8hrs on a charge, that's half the size and weight— a fishfinder that’s as mobile as you are. The Bluetooth Smart standard is different from the Bluetooth® used in other fishfinders. Bluetooth Smart is designed for short messages from nearby devices such as temperature sensors, proximity sensors, and medical devices such as heart monitors, and now sonar signals. The iBobber app in conjunction with the iBobber bobber (sold separately) enables you to locate fish up to 135’ under water, GPS Tag favorite hotspots, map the contour o waterbeds, and measure water temperature. You’ll love that you can save all your fishing adventures with the Trip Log, and share them all on social media. You’ll also love the Lunar Calendar, Fish Alarm, Strike Alarm, Bobber Beacon, Weather sync, and the app’s stunning graphics. iBobber is for anyone who loves to find fish, and wants to catch more of them.
 Just cast the bobber (sold separately) and Ping! the iBobber app syncs via Bluetooth Smart and displays where the fish are. 

The iBobber app is designed for one-handed use, and can help make fishing more fun 
than it's ever been. Even if you have a boat-mounted fishfinder, iBobber can free
 you from seeing fish only under your boat.  And finding more fish is always a lot
 more fun than just fishing! iBobber App Features: Sonar Screen Locate Fish at Depths up to 135ft Depth Scale Fish Tagged with Depth Sonar Status Dashboard Battery Status (up to 8hrs of charge) Water Temperature Fish Alarm (on/off) Strike Alarm (on/off/adjustable) Bobber Beacon (on/off) Trip Log Just tap any GPS Tag button on any screen and the Date, Time, and Location of your trip auto-loads in Trip Log. Name your trip, then log conditions and the type of fishing. Log lures the fish are hitting on, and species of fish you've caught. Then share it all on social media with your friends who are stuck back in the office. Date Time Location (GPS coordinates) Title Lure Conditions Type of Fishing Fish Caught (type & number) Notes Share: Facebook, Twitter, Mail, Text Waterbed Mapping Map the contour of the bottom up to 100ft. Just cast, tap Begin, get ready 
to a count of 5, then reel the 
iBobber over the area to map, 
tap Stop, and have a look at the waterbed map, and see the contours of the bottom (up to
135' deep). Lunar Calendar Moonrise / moonset Sunrise / sunset
 The monthly lunar calendar will give you the moon phases by day and date. And you can also get the moon rise and set, and the sunrise and set— just tap today's date to see it. Weather iBobber weather is GPS based and provides current temperature, estimated high and low temperature for the day, the percentage chance of rain, wind speed and what direction it's blowing in from, as well as the barometric pressure. Settings Bluetooth Smart Sync Imperial / Metric Sonar Demo. And Waterbed Mapping speed adjustment. Bobber Specs Sonar Depth: Up to 135ft / 41m Bluetooth® Smart Range: Up to 100 ft / 30m Sonar: Single Beam, 90º, 118 kHz Power: Auto-On in water Units: Imperial / Metric Battery: 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charge: Up to 8 hours Size: 59mm Diameter Weight: 47gm / 1.7oz

About

DiverLog+

This app allows divers to digitally log and manage all aspects of their underwater adventures. Track dive details, gear, buddies, and locations. Sync data with dive computers and cloud backups, and share your experiences.

Highlights
  • Manage dive details
  • Search dives by location/buddy
  • Manage dive spots and gear
  • Track personal medical/certification info
  • Add photos and videos
  • Sync with desktop/cloud
  • Download/upload dive computer data
Features
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The DiverLog+ for mobile app is the premier full-featured dive log application. DiverLog+ is the Official App for Bluetooth Smart dive computers made by the following manufacturers: AQUALUNG, APEKS, HUISH/OCEANIC, SHERWOOD. FEATURES - View, edit, and manage your DC dive detail data - Search dives based on location, dive type, buddies, many more - View, edit and manage your favorite dive spots and locations - View, edit and manage your dive gear, buddies - Keep track of personal data including medical and certification information - Upload slates, MY INFO, GPS Location to Dive Computer (DSX only) - Add photos, Youtube video links to dives, and remember those fun times - Social sharing features - Synchronize with DiverLog application for desktop, laptop, and mobiles devices - Download dive data from Dive Computer, upload your desired settings to Dive Computer, update firmware to Dive Computer using Bluetooth Smart (currently supports BEACON, CALM-ACT, DSX, i200C, i300C, i330R, i330R Console, i470TC, i550C, i750TC, i770R, GEO 4.0, GEO AIR, PROPLUS 4.0, PROPLUS X, SAGE, VEO 4.0, WISDOM 4.0) - Much more ... SUMMARY DiverLog+ allows you to view, edit, and manage your dives easily. The dive detail section gives you all the information you need, including dive data, location and dive site information, tank and buddy information, gear bag, and more. Add your diving buddies and keep your personal certification and medical information on hand at all times. View your dive profile in full screen view. Add and manage your gear with easy entry forms. DiverLog+ offers you simple search methods to find your dives .. search by location, dive site, and even which computer you used! ...See all your dives on the world map, a unique feature we call your dive activity map! You can even keep track of your personal information, including medical and certification info. You can now sync your dives with the DiveCloud online dive data backup system so you never lose your dives, and always have them available, wherever you are! Connect with our developers by posting in the forum, or contact by email at the support website: https://ediverlog.com

Screenshots

iBobber4 screens
DiverLog+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBobber at 4.0 against DiverLog+'s 2.5. iBobber also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 19%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). DiverLog+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBobber holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 111 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iBobber's written reviews are positive against 19% of DiverLog+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBobber ships an update every 5 months, DiverLog+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iBobber versus DiverLog+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBobberDiverLog+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (254 ratings) — better2.5 (111 ratings)
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better19.1% of reviews
Number of ratings254 — better111
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReelSonar, Inc.Head Watersports S.p.A.

Customer experience

iBobber

All ratings254 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative43.1%

DiverLog+

All ratings111 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral18.0%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral19.9%
Negative61.0%

User reviews

iBobber

From 254 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎣 Good for dock fishing
  • 💡 Innovative product
  • 💰 Great value for price
  • 🗺️ Mapping feature works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
  • 🐛 False readings/inaccurate data
  • 🐛 Annoying pop-ups (purchase date)

DiverLog+

From 111 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy Bluetooth sync with dive computers
  • 📸 Photo and video storage integration
  • 📝 Comprehensive dive logging features
  • ⚙️ Convenient app-based computer settings
  • 🤝 Buddy and gear management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 💾 Data loss on phone replacement
  • 🔗 No cloud backup by default
  • ❌ No cross-device synchronization
  • 🔐 Unreliable account login system

Bugs and requests

iBobber

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Screen auto-locks during waterbed mapping
  • App crashes upon connecting
  • iBobber disconnects frequently
  • False readings (fish in swimming pool, incorrect depth)
  • Purchase date pop-up appears repeatedly
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  • Cannot register for an account (server problem)
  • Device stops supporting phone after purchase
  • App closes when connecting
  • iBobber not connected after app reopens
  • Device only connects indoors, weak signal outdoors
  • Depth readings are inaccurate
  • Shows ghost fish
  • Shows ledges that don't exist
  • iBobber won't connect to phone
  • Connection lasts only for a second
  • App crashes all the time
  • Does not give audible 'ping' when fish is located
  • Screen doesn't update often
  • Marks fish at multiple depths simultaneously
  • Tries to sell Netfish on app start
  • Apple Watch app requires phone
  • Connection issues
  • Latest app update resolved previous issues
  • App doesn't fill iPhone X screen
  • Bluetooth connection uses lots of phone battery
  • Cannot update firmware from iOS
  • App won't let user update to new version
  • Display issues on iPhone X
  • Fish setting (beeps) does not come back on after disconnect
  • Bobber light difficult to turn back on after reconnect
  • Firmware won't update
  • iBobber won't connect
  • Trip logs disappeared after new update
  • Long screen update delays
  • Requests to update firmware repeatedly
  • Firmware update hangs
  • Won't connect to iPhone
  • Device won't charge or work after first use
  • iPhone 4s not Bluetooth LE ready

Requested features

15 requests
  • Keep screen from auto-locking during mapping
  • Toggle sensitivity and range for flasher mode
  • Add more fish types to log (walleye, crappie, trout)
  • Allow editing of trip log entries (date, time, weight, etc.)
  • Add a 'don't ask again' option for purchase date prompt
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  • Improve Bluetooth connection stability
  • Add audible 'ping' for fish detection
  • Allow offline profile creation/skip profile step
  • Add a trouble section/PDF manual
  • Alert when device is fully charged
  • Add three categories for fish sizes (small, medium, large)
  • Different color for different fish sizes
  • Depth reader starting at 1 ft
  • Different color for s/m/l fish
  • Raw sonar mode availability

DiverLog+

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes when downloading/syncing dives
  • Crashes during firmware updates
  • Crashes when accessing settings or verification
  • All dive data lost after app reinstall
  • Data loss when switching phones
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  • Bluetooth connection failures
  • Firmware update stuck at 99%
  • Incorrect elapsed dive time calculations
  • Download timeouts around 50%
  • GPS coordinates disappear after naming dive site
  • Tank pressure not auto-populated from wireless transmitter
  • Dive computer not recognized after updates
  • Sync failures with dive cloud
  • Cannot add photos or videos
  • Incomplete label text in log lists
  • Time synchronization not working
  • Settings revert to English/Anglo-Saxon format
  • Cannot update GPS locations for dive sites
  • Dive data shows incorrect tanks and mixes
  • Map displays wrong locations (e.g., Antarctica instead of Galapagos)
  • Keyboard input issues on iPad
  • App crashes on specific iPhone models
  • Network errors on login
  • Cannot edit personal information (blood type, insurance)
  • Graph display showing blank/white after updates
  • Account creation confusion
  • Password reset not working
  • Dives disappear after login

Requested features

20 requests
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • iPad-optimized version with landscape mode
  • Cumulative dive time and average RMV statistics
  • Average depth per dive display
  • Merge/combine multiple dives into one
Show 15 more
  • Export to Excel or other formats
  • Ability to re-download deleted dives
  • Edit and delete dive locations easily
  • Back buttons in data entry forms
  • Photo thumbnails in dive log list
  • Safety stop indication during dives
  • Heart rate tracking integration
  • Ability to split dives recorded as one
  • Search by depth ranges (greater than/less than)
  • Multi-location search capability
  • Separate logs for scuba vs freediving
  • Battery indicator for dive computer
  • Customizable gear bag items
  • Manual GPS coordinate input and editing
  • Offline mode capability

In-app purchases

None

iBobber

No in-app purchases

None

DiverLog+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBobber free?
iBobber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiverLog+ free?
DiverLog+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBobber or DiverLog+?
iBobber is rated higher. iBobber averages 4.0 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while DiverLog+ averages 2.5 from 111 ratings.
Do iBobber or DiverLog+ have ads?
Neither iBobber nor DiverLog+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBobber or DiverLog+?
iBobber ships an update every 5 months, and DiverLog+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, iBobber was updated on September 15, 2026 and DiverLog+ on September 4, 2026.

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