Buyer's Guide

Best Freediving Apps for Apple Watch Ultra (2026)

There are four freediving apps for Apple Watch Ultra. Each takes a different approach. This page compares them honestly — including our own app, FreeDive Ultra. We built it, so we're biased, but we'll be straightforward about where each app is strongest.

Last verified March 2026
Feature Comparison

All four apps, side by side

Every major feature across every freediving app available for Apple Watch Ultra today.

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Feature FreeDive Ultra Oceanic+ DIVEROUT Blue Infinity
Built for Freediving only Scuba + freediving Scuba + freediving + social Freediving + snorkelling
Max depth 6m (40m pending) 40m 40m Unknown
Automatic dive detection ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Haptic alarms 7 5+ Multiple ✗
Compass ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
GPS pin saving ✓ (unique) ✗ ✗ ✗
Route tracking ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓
Stealth mode Auto (depth) Manual toggle ✗ ✗
UDDF export ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
Breath-hold training ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗
Heatmaps ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗
Free tier Full dive watch None None Watch only
iPhone companion ✓ ✓ ✓ Paid
HealthKit ✓ ✓ Unknown ✗
iCloud backup ✓ Unknown Unknown ✗
Inactivity timeout 5–60 min (configurable) Fixed ~10 min Unknown Unknown
In Depth

Each app reviewed

Where each app is strongest, where it falls short, and who it's best suited to.

FreeDive Ultra

That's us

The only freediving app built exclusively for Apple Watch Ultra. Zero-touch operation — everything is automatic from the moment you enter the water.

Strongest at

  • Zero-touch operation — fully automatic once in water
  • GPS pin saving via Digital Crown (no other app has this)
  • Automatic depth-dependent stealth mode
  • Free working dive watch — no subscription required for core tracking
  • 7 configurable haptic alarms with visual border pulse
  • Configurable inactivity timeout (5–60 minutes)

Weakest at

  • Depth reading capped at 6m (full 40m pending Apple approval)
  • No breath-hold training tools
  • No heatmaps for dive site discovery
  • No HR training zones or recovery analysis
Free — working dive watch  |  Pro: £3.99/mo or £24.99/yr (7-day free trial)

Best for: Freedivers who want automatic tracking without scuba complexity, divers who want to save GPS locations and see swim routes, anyone who wants a working dive watch at zero cost.

Oceanic+

Huish Outdoors

A full-featured dive computer app backed by an Apple partnership. Scuba-first, with freediving added as a secondary mode.

Strongest at

  • 40m depth readings right now
  • Apple partnership credibility
  • Heatmaps for dive site discovery
  • HR training zones, recovery and CO₂ assessment
  • Mature platform with a long track record

Weakest at

  • No free tier — subscription required for everything (24-hour trial only)
  • Scuba-first UX — freediving feels like an add-on
  • Fixed ~10 minute inactivity timeout
  • No GPS pin saving, no route tracking
  • Reliability complaints: crashes, sync issues, subscription not recognized offline
~$4.99/mo (freedive only)  |  ~$9.99/mo (full)  |  ~$80/yr

Best for: Divers who also scuba dive and want one app for both, anyone who needs 40m depth readings right now, divers who value heatmaps and recovery analysis.

DIVEROUT

Third party

An all-in-one diving platform covering scuba, freediving, community, and media. The most feature-rich option overall — but also the most complex.

Strongest at

  • Breath-hold training on watch (O₂/CO₂ tables, custom plans)
  • Freefall and mouthfill alerts for competitive freedivers
  • Route tracking
  • Import from 10+ platforms (Garmin, Oceanic+, PADI, SSI, etc.)
  • AI photo and video colour correction

Weakest at

  • No data export — users flag this as a critical missing feature
  • Freediving buried in a generalist app with scuba and social features
  • No UDDF export, no compass
  • Newer platform with less track record
Subscription + lifetime option — check App Store for current pricing

Best for: Competitive freedivers who want breath-hold training tools on their watch, divers who want AI photo editing.

Blue Infinity

Third party

An indie freediving app with a clean, minimal design. Early stage with a public development roadmap.

Strongest at

  • Clean, minimal design
  • Freediving-only focus
  • Free watch app
  • Route tracking

Weakest at

  • No alarms of any kind
  • No UDDF export, no compass
  • No descent or ascent tracking
  • No HealthKit integration, no iCloud backup
  • Minimal features overall, no community presence
Free watch app  |  iPhone companion: paid subscription

Best for: Casual divers who want the most basic depth and time tracking and prefer minimal interfaces.

Quick Guide

Recommended by use case

Not sure which to pick? Start here.

If you want… We recommend
A free working dive watch FreeDive Ultra
Freediving-only (no scuba complexity) FreeDive Ultra or Blue Infinity
GPS pin saving for dive sites FreeDive Ultra (only option)
40m depth readings right now Oceanic+
Breath-hold training on watch DIVEROUT
One app for scuba + freediving Oceanic+
Data export (UDDF) FreeDive Ultra or Oceanic+
Route tracking FreeDive Ultra, DIVEROUT, or Blue Infinity
Import from another platform DIVEROUT
Recovery and HR analysis Oceanic+
Transparency

Our bias statement

Disclosure

We built FreeDive Ultra, so we're naturally biased. We've tried to be fair in this comparison — if you think we've got something wrong, email support@freediveultra.com and we'll correct it. All data was last verified March 2026.

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