MacDive isn't dead. But the developer has gone quiet enough that a lot of divers are looking for an exit anyway. Here's what's true, what to export before you decide anything, and which alternatives are worth it.
Subsurface is free, open-source, and excellent at what it does. This isn't a 'switch because it's bad' post. It's a straight list of what it does better than paid apps, and the specific reasons some divers switch anyway.
The best beginner dive sites share a specific set of traits: good visibility, minimal current, shallow depth, and enough to see that you're not just staring at sand. Here's what to look for, and where to find it.
Two years into logging dives, switching apps shouldn't mean starting your logbook over from zero. Here's what UDDF is, why proprietary lock-in is a real risk, and what to check before you commit to a dive log app.
Air integration, wireless sync, algorithm choice, screen type. Dive computer spec sheets are full of features that sound important but rarely are, and a few that quietly matter a lot. Here's how to tell the difference.
Your Surface Air Consumption rate is the single best number for predicting your air supply and tracking your progress as a diver. Here's how to calculate it, what counts as normal, and how to improve it, with sources.
A comparison of the top dive logging apps in 2026, including where each one is better than Currents. Written by the person behind one of them, so judge the fairness for yourself.
Real prices and the specific problems with each entry-level dive computer worth considering for your first purchase, not just the marketing bullet points.
Seamlessly sync your dive computer data, analyze your progress, and keep your dive history backed up and organized.
Currents supports direct Bluetooth sync with these dive computers.
Nothing lives forever - not even apps. But open source contributions? They stick around. That's why we're committed to sharing our core technology with the diving community, ensuring that our work continues to benefit divers long into the future.
