The idea is to uncover apps that can easily be used on a dive-boat, and phones and tablets are a more likely option in this situation. This review covers apps for use with phones and tablets but not desktop-only. How does the app address this issue? Does it provide the option of backing up your logbook and the option of moving them to other formats if necessary? For less advanced computers, it can usually be achieved via specialised USB dongles.īack-Ups: The thought of losing all your preciously recorded dives is terrifying and, for many, a paper logbook just feels more secure than a digital file.
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With the latest generation of computers, equipped with Low Energy Bluetooth functionality, this can often be done via Bluetooth. Value: How does the price match up with the offering?Įach app review also has a note stating whether it offers the following functionality:ĭive-Computer Upload: Perhaps the biggest selling-point of a digital logbook is the ability to upload all the information directly from your dive-computer. User-Friendliness: Is the app easy to use, or am I left bashing the screen in frustration?ĭesign: How does the app look and feel to use? Is it a slick piece of technology with mouth-watering visuals? SCORING THE APPSįunctionality: How well does the app function as a logbook? Which features are included, and how much information can you record? Here at DIVER we decided it was high time to test out the best dive-logging apps out there. Increased access to technology means that pretty much everyone today has either a smart phone or tablet, and with a wealth of apps available, dive-logging should be easier than ever. I would argue, however, that, in some form or another, we all log our dives, whether it be as an amusing anecdote to tell in the pub, a memorable marine-life encounter, a cherished photo, or an artistic depiction of the dive-site. While some diligently fill in a logbook at every surface interval, others take pride in having “so many dives” that they don’t bother logging them anymore. In his occasional app-reviews, HENLEY SPIERS considers 6 ways to keep digital recordsĭIVE-LOGGING IS A BIT OF A divisive subject in the diving community.
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