Deco planner + free dive tools

A deco planner in your pocket. Plus the tools for the rest of the dive.

A Bühlmann ZH-L16C decompression planner for open-circuit and CCR. Best mix, gas blending, buoyancy and more come free, and everything works offline.

Dive Kit is a free dive planner app for iOS and Android. It includes a Bühlmann ZH-L16C decompression planner with plan variants, gradient factors, and 11+ free gas planning and safety tools, and works entirely offline with no internet connection or account required. Dive Kit is used by recreational and technical divers on liveaboards, day boats, and expedition charters worldwide.

Free to download. iOS, iPad and Android. No sign-up.

Built by active tec divers. Used on liveaboards, day boats, and expedition charters.

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Dive Kit Deco Planner on tablet showing a full decompression plan
Dive Kit Gas Blender
Dive Kit Best Mix calculator
Dive Kit tools home screen

100% Offline

Every tool, calculation, and your dive log work with no signal and no account. Plan on the boat or at the shore.

Verified Math

Bühlmann ZH-L16C with adjustable gradient factors. Cross-validated against MultiDeco in salt and fresh water, and built to align with dive computers running the same algorithm.

All-in-One

11+ dive planning tools in a single app. No juggling spreadsheets, separate apps, or outdated desktop software.

Built for Diving

Designed for bright sun, wet thumbs, and decisions in under 30 seconds.

Features

Every tool for planning a dive

From gas planning to decompression schedules. One app, all offline.

Dive Kit Deco Planner on tablet showing full multi-panel layout
Dive Kit Deco Planner on phone showing dive profile with decompression stops

Premium

The deco planner

Multi-level profiles, what-if scenarios, gas switching, and slate export. Plan the dive, then dive the plan.

  • Plan multi-level dives with automatic gas switching and optimized ascent schedules
  • Adjust GF Low/High to match your comfort level or instructor's recommendations
  • Run what-if scenarios: deeper, longer, lost gas, buddy emergency
  • Share dive plans via QR code or link, your buddy can import them into Dive Kit or preview them in any browser
  • Configure oxygen breaks during long decompression stops
  • Export a clean slate for underwater reference
  • Define your gases once and reuse across all dives in a session
  • Plan back-to-back dives with tissue saturation tracking between surface intervals
  • Track remaining gas at every step of the profile, so you know when to switch or surface
  • Override settings per dive without affecting your other plans
See Full Deco Planner Details

$24.99 lifetime, one payment, every update, forever

How the Deco Planner Stacks Up

A quick look at what sets Dive Kit apart from desktop deco planners.

Feature Dive Kit MultiDeco Baltic
11+ Free Tools Yes No No
Plan Variants Yes Partial Partial
Variant Overlay on Graph Yes Partial No
QR Plan Sharing Yes No No
Buddy Plan Sharing Yes No No
Modern Mobile UI Yes No No
Platform iOS & Android iOS & Android iOS Only
Lifetime Price $24.99 ~$49 ~$19

See full comparison →

Comparison based on publicly available feature lists and pricing as of early 2026. Baltic is iOS-only and not available in the EU.

Why you can trust the numbers

How do we know it's accurate?

“It uses Bühlmann” is not an answer on its own. Dive Kit's deco engine is cross-validated against MultiDeco across 22 open scenarios (air, nitrox, trimix, CCR, altitude and repetitive dives), with every design decision documented and cited. You can see where the two planners agree and where they differ.

22
cross-validated scenarios vs MultiDeco
≤ 1 step
decozone agreement on every scenario
Cited
every design decision, primary sources
Dive Kit Gas Blender showing step-by-step blending instructions

Free Feature

Partial Pressure Blending, Simplified

Stop doing math on scraps of paper at the fill station. Configure your banks, pick your target mix, and follow step-by-step instructions.

  • Save and switch between multiple cylinder configurations at the fill station
  • Keep more than one fill plan on the go
  • Configure any combination of O2, He, and air banks
  • Follow clear, step-by-step blending instructions at the fill station
  • Corrects for fill temperature and altitude
  • Set up your bank volumes and pressures once, reuse every fill

Get Diving in Three Steps

Download, set it up, and start planning. About 30 seconds.

1

Download

Get Dive Kit free from the App Store or Google Play. No account or sign-up.

2

Set Up

Pick metric or imperial, choose light or dark theme, set your safety margins, and select your certification level. Takes 30 seconds.

3

Plan & Dive

Calculate your mix, plan your profile, check your gas, then go dive.

Settings

Set it up the way you dive

Open Manage → Settings. Choose your language and units, the diving defaults that match your training, and the cylinder profiles you reuse on every trip.

Dive Kit Settings, Appearance: theme, language, haptic feedback

Appearance

Light, dark, or auto theme. Six languages, English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Svenska, Русский, Polski. Haptic feedback and an optional paper texture for buttons that feel right under wet thumbs.

Dive Kit Settings, Units: pressure, depth, volume, temperature

Units

Pressure (bar / PSI / atm), depth (m / ft), volume (L / cuft), temperature (°C / °F), weight (kg / lb). Pick once, every tool follows.

Dive Kit Settings, Diving: gas reserve rule, gas mode, water type

Diving

Gas reserve rule (thirds / sixths), gas mode (recreational / technical / trimix), water type (fresh / salt / EN13319 / Red Sea). The defaults the planner reaches for first.

Dive Kit Settings, Gas Presets: saved cylinder configurations

Gas Presets

Save reusable cylinder + mix configs ("Air 12.2L", "AL80 Sidemount"). The Quick Fill picker surfaces them in every gas input, Deco Planner, Best Mix, Blender, Mix Calculator, Buoyancy, Gas Usage.

In the press

“Dive Kit is a very well-executed app and a useful all-in-one diving toolbox.”

Diving Life · Review · March 2026

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Get Dive Kit

11+ free tools. A full deco planner when you're ready for it.

No account required. No ads. Works completely offline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Dive Kit.

What makes Dive Kit different from other dive planning apps?

Dive Kit puts 11+ dive planning tools and a full Deco Planner in one app that works fully offline, no account, no internet connection needed. Features like plan variants, oxygen breaks, and an advanced dive profile graph set it apart from desktop-era planners. The deco engine uses Buhlmann ZHL-16C with adjustable gradient factors, and is cross-validated against MultiDeco in salt and fresh water. The interface is designed for topside conditions: bright sun, wet hands, gloves.

What is the best app for planning decompression dives?

Dive Kit's Deco Planner is one of the best decompression planning apps for iOS and Android. It uses the Buhlmann ZHL-16C algorithm with adjustable gradient factors (GF Low/High), plan variants for side-by-side profile comparison, oxygen breaks for managing CNS during long deco, a GPU-accelerated dive profile graph, supports multi-level profiles with up to 6 gases, contingency scenarios (lost gas, extended bottom time), QR plan sharing, and underwater slate export. Cross-validated against MultiDeco and runs 100% offline. $24.99 lifetime or $4.99/month with a free first month.

Is Dive Kit really free?

Yes! Most features, including the Best Mix Calculator, Gas Blender, Gas Usage, Unit Converter, and more, are completely free with no ads or account required. Only the advanced Deco Planner requires a premium subscription. Download Dive Kit free and try it yourself.

How accurate are the calculations?

Dive Kit implements Buhlmann ZHL-16C with 16 tissue compartments and adjustable gradient factors (GF Low/High). The deco engine is cross-validated against MultiDeco across standard profiles, and designed to align with dive computers running the same algorithm and settings, though minor differences are normal between any two implementations.

How do I calculate the best nitrox mix for my dive?

Enter your planned maximum depth and PPO2 limit (usually 1.4 bar) into Dive Kit's Best Mix Calculator. It instantly computes the highest safe oxygen fraction (FO2) for that depth, the "best mix", along with the maximum operating depth (MOD) and equivalent air depth (EAD). For example, a 30m dive at 1.4 PPO2 yields EAN35. The calculator supports both nitrox and trimix, and works 100% offline.

What app can blend trimix gases?

Dive Kit's Gas Blender handles trimix, nitrox, and any custom gas mix. Configure your O2, He, and air banks, enter the target mix and final pressure, and get step-by-step partial pressure blending instructions you can follow at the fill station. It supports residual gas calculations and corrects for fill temperature and altitude. Free, offline, no account required.

Does it work without internet?

Absolutely. Every calculator and tool works fully offline, no account and no internet connection needed. Every calculation runs locally on your device. Perfect for liveaboards, remote dive sites, and anywhere without cell signal.

What does the premium subscription include?

Premium unlocks the Deco Planner, decompression planning with gradient factors, plan variants for comparing alternative profiles, oxygen breaks for long deco stops, a dive profile graph with variant overlays, per-step CNS/PPO2 tracking, multi-level profiles, contingency scenarios, plan sharing via QR code or link (import into Dive Kit or preview from any browser), slate export for wet notes, and repetitive dive support. $24.99 lifetime or $4.99/month (first month free).

Can I try the Deco Planner before I buy?

Yes, the first month is free, then $4.99/month after that. Try it on a dive trip and decide. Cancel anytime. Or go with the $24.99 lifetime purchase and save from day one. Download Dive Kit to get started.

Is there an offline scuba diving calculator?

Yes, Dive Kit is a free offline scuba diving calculator for iOS and Android. All 11+ tools work without internet: Best Mix Calculator, Gas Blender, Gas Usage, Unit Converter, Buoyancy Calculator, SAC/RMV Calculator, Gas Specs, Dive Signals, and more. No account needed, everything runs on your device.

How do I calculate how much weight I need for scuba diving?

Dive Kit's Buoyancy Calculator calculates exactly how much weight you need for neutral buoyancy. Enter your body weight, exposure suit type, cylinder specs, and gear, it simulates buoyancy across the entire dive, accounting for neoprene compression at depth, cylinder buoyancy swing from full to empty, and water density (salt vs. fresh). Free, offline, and available on iOS and Android.

Is Dive Kit available on both iOS and Android?

Yes. Dive Kit is available on both the Apple App Store (iOS 16+) and Google Play Store (Android 8+). Both platforms receive the same features and updates.

What languages are supported?

Dive Kit currently supports English, Turkish, German, Swedish, Russian, and Polish, with more languages in development.

What's coming next?

We're actively working on a dive log, gear management, cave dive planning, and more. See our full roadmap for details. Download Dive Kit and follow us for updates.

How does Dive Kit compare to MultiDeco and other deco planners?

Dive Kit is a modern alternative to desktop-era deco planners like MultiDeco (≈$49 on iOS/Android, with a separate ~$90 desktop edition for Windows, Linux and macOS) and Baltic Deco ($30, iOS only). Both Dive Kit and MultiDeco run the same Bühlmann ZH-L16C algorithm with adjustable gradient factors, Dive Kit's engine is cross-validated against MultiDeco across standard profiles. The difference is the workflow: Dive Kit offers labelled native inputs with live END/density/PPO₂ feedback, a unified gas list separated from the dive profile, a Plan Issues sheet that flags safety concerns, per-cylinder gas consumption bars, plan variants with graph overlay, QR/URL plan sharing, slate export, and 11+ free companion tools, all at $24.99 lifetime or $4.99/month. See the full MultiDeco vs Dive Kit comparison for a feature-by-feature breakdown, or the quick competitive comparison on the Deco Planner page.

Is Dive Kit good for technical diving?

Yes. Dive Kit's Deco Planner is built for technical divers. It uses the Buhlmann ZHL-16C algorithm with adjustable gradient factors (GF Low/High), supports multi-gas planning with up to 6 gases, multi-level dive profiles, plan variants for scenario comparison, oxygen breaks for managing CNS on long deco obligations, trimix best mix calculations, contingency scenarios for lost-gas and extended-bottom situations, and repetitive dive planning. Cross-validated against MultiDeco across standard profiles.

Can I use Dive Kit for nitrox diving?

Absolutely. Dive Kit's free Best Mix Calculator computes the optimal nitrox mix for your planned depth, and when gas mode is set to Trimix, it also calculates the optimal trimix blend with target END and gas density constraints. New in-app trimix tutorials cover the fundamentals of trimix diving, blending, and planning. The MOD Calculator shows maximum operating depths for any mix, and the Partial Pressure Calculator helps verify gas safety. For technical nitrox dives with deco stops, the Deco Planner handles nitrox and multi-gas plans. All tools work offline, ideal for boat briefings and dive planning on-site.

What decompression algorithm does Dive Kit use?

Dive Kit uses the Buhlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm, the same algorithm used in many popular dive computers. It models 16 tissue compartments with adjustable gradient factors (GF Low/High) to control conservatism. The deco engine has been cross-validated against MultiDeco across standard profiles, in salt and fresh water.

Is Dive Kit safe to use for dive planning?

Dive Kit is a planning tool designed to help divers prepare, it is not a replacement for a dive computer or proper training. The Buhlmann ZHL-16C implementation has been verified against reference tables and other established planners. We recommend always cross-checking plans with your dive computer and following your training agency's guidelines. Never dive beyond your training or certification level.

Does Dive Kit work on Apple Watch or as a dive computer?

No. Dive Kit is a topside dive planning app for phones and tablets, it is not a dive computer and does not track real-time depth or tissue loading underwater. Dive Kit is designed for pre-dive planning: building deco schedules, calculating gas requirements, blending gases, and checking safety limits before you get in the water. Always dive with a proper dive computer.