# 18Birdies vs Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

The clearest difference is rating: 18Birdies at 4.9 against Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+'s 4.4. 18Birdies also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 4.6K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 18Birdies sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 18Birdies's written reviews are positive against 69% of Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+'s.

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-diving-computer-oceanic-plus/id1610517133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #72 |
| Size | 305 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [Huish Outdoors, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591942998) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #42 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides advanced GPS technology and game improvement tools for golfers. It offers personalized training, AI swing analysis, and a community to connect with friends and compete. Improve your game with detailed stats and course insights.

**Highlights:** GPS Rangefinder, Digital Scorecard, Handicap Tracking, AI Swing Analyzer, Golf Community, Shot Tracking, 3D Green Maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18Birdies Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription WB | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 18Birdies Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription W | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription WB | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Yardages inaccurate on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Annoying referral prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Yardages not syncing correctly between watch and phone
- Inability to save rounds or enter scores
- Incorrect course information and tee box layouts
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Automatic handicap calculation
- Customizable home course stats
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record scores for non-app users
- Layup yardages and hazard distances


### Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-diving-computer-oceanic-plus/id1610517133)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

**Highlights:** Dive computer functionality, Snorkeling route tracking, User-generated dive spot heatmaps, Dive log and media organization, Pre-dive planner, Real-time dive data monitoring, Freediving mode with custom alarms

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snorkeling+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Freediving Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Family | $129.99 | per year |
| One day | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Day | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright, clear display
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Detailed dive logs and analytics
- 👍 Helpful safety alerts and vibration feedback
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Syncing issues between watch and phone
- 🐛 Unreliable dive mode activation
- 🐛 Premature dive end when surfacing briefly
- 🔒 Lack of air integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during dives
- Dive data not syncing correctly between devices
- Incorrect depth/time recording in some cases
- Unexpected switches between dive and snorkel modes

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add/edit past dives
- Option to customize data screens and information displayed
- Automatic dive mode activation upon submerging
- Air integration with tank pressure monitoring
- Offline functionality and dive log backup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

18Birdies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ free?

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 18Birdies or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ averages 4.4 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 18Birdies or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 18Birdies or Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+?

18Birdies currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+ at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*