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Best Shearwater Research Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 3.4★, the shearwater research category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Shearwater Research Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shearwater CloudShearwater CloudFree2.6★ (104)NoNoAug 2026
2Dive ShearwaterDive ShearwaterFree1.5★ (45)NoNoAug 2026
3Whale AlertWhale AlertFree4.5★ (220)NoNoAug 2026
4eBirdeBirdFree3.8★ (797)NoNoAug 2026
5FinFinderFinFinderFree—NoNoMay 2026
6RASTRRASTRFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Buoyancy CalcBuoyancy CalcFree3.1★ (25)NoNoMay 2026
8American Fisheries EventsAmerican Fisheries EventsFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Shearwater Research

Shearwater Cloud#1

Shearwater Cloud by Shearwater Research

Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
2.6😞(104 ratings)
Free
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Connect your mobile device to your dive computer to download, manage, and analyze dive logs. Update firmware and utilize cloud storage for accessible and secure dive data across multiple devices.

What We Love

  • 🔄 Reliable dive data synchronization with computers
  • ☁️ Cloud storage functionality for accessing dives across devices
  • 📊 Clear display of dive statistics and information
  • 🔌 Easy Bluetooth connectivity (when working)

Room to Improve

  • 🎨 Outdated, unattractive user interface design
  • 📱 Poor iPad optimization and landscape mode issues
  • 🐢 Extremely slow performance and lag
Dive Shearwater#2

Dive Shearwater by Shearwater Research

Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
1.5(45 ratings)
Free
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This app serves as a digital dive log, allowing divers to meticulously record their underwater adventures. It features interactive maps to track explored locations and integrates with specific hardware to automatically capture dive site coordinates. Designed for simplicity and reliability, it helps divers organize records and plan future dives.

Whale Alert#3

Whale Alert by Conserve.IO

Reducing Ship Strikes
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(220 ratings)
Free
#83in Navigation
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This app helps protect whales by reducing ship strikes. It allows users to report whale sightings, access real-time alerts about whale activity and regulations, and view an interactive map of whale presence. It also provides tools for identifying whale species and connecting with response teams.

More Shearwater Research apps to explore

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eBird
eBird
eBird
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Free

Easily record bird sightings in the field and contribute to a global database for scientific research and conservation. This app offers offline functionality, customized checklists, and GPS-enabled location plotting.

Record bird observations globallyGlobal taxonomy and local common namesLocation and time-based checklists
🔍 Reference
(797)
free
5
FinFinder
FinFinder
FinFinder
Identify whales and dolphins
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
RASTR
RASTR
RASTR
by Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center
Free

This application digitizes sea turtle research data collection, allowing scientists to log capture, nesting, and product information with precise locations. It helps track data collection sites, monitor conservation efforts, and provides a cloud-based storage solution to safeguard against physical data degradation.

Log turtle capture dataRecord nesting informationTrack product data
📚 Education
(0)
free
7
Buoyancy Calc
Buoyancy Calc
Buoyancy Calc
Determine your required weight
Free

Calculate the optimal weight for scuba diving based on environmental factors. Input your weight, water type, tank, and exposure suit to get a suggested weight for neutral buoyancy.

Calculate suggested diving weightAdjust for water typeAdjust for tank type
🔧 Utilities
(25)
free
8
American Fisheries Events
American Fisheries Events
American Fisheries Events
by American Fisheries Society
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Whale and Dolphin Tracker
Whale and Dolphin Tracker
Whale and Dolphin Tracker
by Pacific Whale Foundation
Free

Record sightings of whales and dolphins worldwide. Contribute to global research by logging your observations with GPS data and photos. Help scientists understand marine wildlife distribution and environmental interactions.

Log sightings in real-timeBuilt-in GPS loggerUpload photos with sightings
📚 Education
(22)
free
10
Raptor ID
Raptor ID
Raptor ID
Learn from hawkwatching pros
Free

This app provides expert-level identification for North America's diurnal raptors. It features nearly 1000 annotated photos and videos to help users identify birds in flight, catering to both beginners and experienced birdwatchers.

1000+ annotated photosIdentification videos in flightRange maps with eBird links
🔍 Reference
(44)
ad-supported
11
NurseStat
NurseStat
NurseStat
Nurse Portal
Free

Manage your nursing shifts and account details with this dedicated portal. Apply for open positions, accept or decline assignments, and keep your personal information up-to-date. Streamline your nursing career management.

Apply for shiftsAccept/decline shiftsManage account information
🏥 Medical
(7)
free
12
Ornexa
Ornexa
Ornexa
by BOGDAN SEDA
Free

This app predicts bird species encounters based on location, weather, and migration patterns. It offers a species explorer, personal observation journal, and community trends for bird enthusiasts.

Smart bird encounter forecastsSpecies explorer with detailed insightsPersonal notes and observation journal
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
13
Router admin - Wifi Password
Router admin - Wifi Password
Router admin - Wifi Password
Wifi and IP information
Free

Easily find your Wi-Fi router's admin username and password to change settings. This app helps you discover credentials, search routers by model, generate secure passwords, and view your IP information.

Discover router admin credentialsSearch router by modelGenerate random passwords
🔧 Utilities
(76)
free with in-app purchases
14
Scuba Dive Signals
Scuba Dive Signals
Scuba Dive Signals
Communicate underwater
Free

Access a comprehensive list of underwater hand signals for safe scuba diving communication. Includes a quiz feature to test your knowledge of signals recognized by major training agencies.

List of recognized dive hand signalsSignals from PADI, NAUI, SSIQuiz feature to test knowledge
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
15
TAGTHAi
TAGTHAi
TAGTHAi
“Travel it yourself TAGTHAi”
Free

This travel app offers a comprehensive experience for exploring Thailand. It provides a complimentary tourist SIM card, exclusive travel passes with access to attractions and experiences, and convenient services like VAT refunds and SOS emergency assistance.

Complimentary 7-day tourist SIM cardAll-inclusive travel passesVAT refund for tourists
✈️ Travel
(21)
free with in-app purchases
16
Feather Identifier
Feather Identifier
Feather Identifier
Feather Scan & Identification
Free

Identify bird species from feather photos using AI. Learn about feather structure, bird habitats, and conservation status. Build a personal log of your feather discoveries.

AI feather analysisBird species identificationFeather structure details
📚 Education
(63)
free
17
Remote Report
Remote Report
Remote Report
by Calico Logic Inc
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
18
Chesapeake Dolphin Watch
Chesapeake Dolphin Watch
Chesapeake Dolphin Watch
by Tony Niemann
Free

Contribute to scientific research by reporting dolphin sightings in the Chesapeake Bay. Log your observations, including location and number of dolphins seen, and upload photos or videos to aid in ecological studies.

Report dolphin sightingsLog location and countUpload photos and videos
📚 Education
(10)
ad-supported
19
FathomVerse
FathomVerse
FathomVerse
Explore the depths
Free

Explore the ocean world through an immersive game that trains AI for scientific research. Discover and identify over 50 groups of ocean animals using real imagery collected by researchers. Contribute to science while playing minigames, completing quests, and earning badges.

Play minigames with real ocean imageryIdentify over 50 groups of ocean animalsSave and share favorite images
📚 Education
(88)
free
20
MARINElife
MARINElife
MARINElife
Marine Wildlife Research
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Shearwater Research

What are the best shearwater research apps for iPhone?
Shearwater Cloud tops our shearwater research apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 104 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shearwater research apps we rank are free to download, including Shearwater Cloud and Dive Shearwater.
Shearwater Cloud has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ shearwater research apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Shearwater Cloud connects your mobile device to your Shearwater dive computer. It allows you to download and manage your dive logs, update your dive computer's firmware, and provides cloud storage for your dive data.
Once your dive logs are downloaded to Shearwater Cloud, you can analyze various metrics such as depth, decompression profile, temperature, and much more directly within the app.