Hi everyone!
Yes, I know. I rolled my eyes as well while building this app Why another dive log app when there is already a plethora of good options out there?
As a scuba enthusiast, I kept looking for something that didn’t just log dives, but also felt like a community. I wanted to share dives and media with others, chat about experiences, and follow what others were doing. That’s where I felt there was room for something else.
So I've built Scubaspot. It’s not necessarily something that replaces what you use today. It’s more of a niche option for people who want the social side built in. Here’s what it does:
It’s not for everyone, and it’s not trying to be a drop-in replacement. I just built it to solve my own frustrations with existing tools, and I’d already be happy if it’s useful for some others. It’s 100% free to download and use, with no subscriptions or paywalls, and I think it would just be fun to grow a scuba diving community around it.
I have a lot of ideas for where to take it next, but I’d rather hear yours. I know that things like dive computer sync via bluetooth is a hot topic amongst dive log apps. As well as importing and exporting data, or automatically share dive logs with buddies so they don't have to do all the grunt work again. Just to name a few.
What would make a dive app actually useful for you? What’s missing from the tools you use today? Honest feedback, including “this isn’t for me” or "this is the worst idea ever" is also welcome
The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Many thanks!
Justin
Yes, I know. I rolled my eyes as well while building this app Why another dive log app when there is already a plethora of good options out there?
As a scuba enthusiast, I kept looking for something that didn’t just log dives, but also felt like a community. I wanted to share dives and media with others, chat about experiences, and follow what others were doing. That’s where I felt there was room for something else.
So I've built Scubaspot. It’s not necessarily something that replaces what you use today. It’s more of a niche option for people who want the social side built in. Here’s what it does:
- Log dives with the usual details
- Import existing dives from popular dive log file formats
- Create posts to share stories and updates
- 21,000+ dive sites in the database, plus the ability to add your own (which are shared with the community)
- Photos and videos attached to dive logs
- Social feed with dive logs and posts, plus likes and comments
- Direct messaging to chat with other divers
- Gear and certifications tracking
- Manage your personal buddy list and set them as default for new dives
- Bucket list for saving favorite locations
It’s not for everyone, and it’s not trying to be a drop-in replacement. I just built it to solve my own frustrations with existing tools, and I’d already be happy if it’s useful for some others. It’s 100% free to download and use, with no subscriptions or paywalls, and I think it would just be fun to grow a scuba diving community around it.
I have a lot of ideas for where to take it next, but I’d rather hear yours. I know that things like dive computer sync via bluetooth is a hot topic amongst dive log apps. As well as importing and exporting data, or automatically share dive logs with buddies so they don't have to do all the grunt work again. Just to name a few.
What would make a dive app actually useful for you? What’s missing from the tools you use today? Honest feedback, including “this isn’t for me” or "this is the worst idea ever" is also welcome
The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Many thanks!
Justin
