DeeperBlue.com vs Simply Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeeperBlue.com
Stay informed about freediving, scuba diving, ocean advocacy, and diving travel with daily news, in-depth articles, and unbiased reviews. Access ultimate guides, watch videos, and engage with a passionate community.
- Daily diving journalism
- Live news notifications
- In-depth feature articles
- Ultimate diving guides
- Video of the Week
- Community comments and sharing
- Searchable archives
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Get the latest breaking news daily, comprehensive in-depth articles, unbiased reviews, and regular features on Freediving, Scuba Diving, Ocean Advocacy, and Diving Travel via the official DeeperBlue.com app. DeeperBlue.com is one of the premier online destinations for divers. Founded in 1996 we have a thriving community built around those passionate about the underwater world. DeeperBlue.com is far more than just a simple dive blog or forum – the site has strong editorial feature articles, daily news on diving, a thriving forum, user-submitted photo galleries, and a global social media presence. Some features of the new DeeperBlue.com App are: • Access the full range of daily DeeperBlue.com diving journalism, specially designed for your iPhone or iPad • Stay up to date with live news with notifications • In-depth features covering Freediving, Scuba Diving, Ocean Advocacy, and Diving Travel • Check out our ultimate guides to diving including our Beginner Guides and Top Dive Sites of the World • Watch our Video of the Week directly in the app. • Receive notifications and alerts to stay informed on the underwater world • Choose what you are interested in • Read comments on articles and share your own thoughts • Share stories by email, Whatsapp, and your favorite social media app • Search our extensive archives directly in the app. This app is totally free to download and use.
Simply Run
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SimplyRun is the lightweight mileage journal built for runners who care about privacy. • Pure freedom – Track distance, pace and route maps without creating an account or seeing a single ad. • All-local storage – Every workout is written to your device only. • No paywalls—ever – Every feature is unlocked from day one. Run. Close the app. Your data stays yours. Why SimplyRun? Other top trackers require cloud accounts or show ads. SimplyRun is different: it is designed for people who value minimalism over social feeds. Made with love by a solo indie runner. Reach out any time at the support link below.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DeeperBlue.com at every 3 months against Simply Run's every 9 months. DeeperBlue.com also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DeeperBlue.com ships an update every 3 months, Simply Run every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | DeeperBlue.com | Simply Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DeeperBlue.com | Timothy Krechel |
In-app purchases
DeeperBlue.com
No in-app purchases
Simply Run
No in-app purchases
