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Should I use DIVE Magazine?

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Depends. Buy it if you are an active diver who wants independent gear reviews, dive-travel journalism, and print+app delivery; confidence is low because review evidence is thin. Casual snorkelers or non-divers should skip it and stick to free sources like Reddit, YouTube, and DIVE's own free news feed.

Confidence

Low. Based on ~20 public sources; most user-review snippets were truncated, limiting confidence.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo pricing published in reviewed sources
  • Ease of useApps exist but no usability evidence found
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo subscriber support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Active scuba divers
  • Dive travel planners
  • Gear shoppers wanting independent reviews
  • Print magazine readers

Not for

  • Non-divers and casual vacation snorkelers
  • Readers happy with free Reddit/YouTube dive content
  • Buyers who need upfront pricing before committing
  • Contributors — a 2012 thread alleges unpaid freelance work

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing is not published in reviewed sources — check the App Store or Google Play listing before subscribing

medium

Subscription T&Cs exist as a standalone page — read auto-renewal and cancellation terms first

low

Print issues appear to be sold separately from digital; the Autumn 2026 issue is listed standalone

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Named among the world's best scuba diving magazines by an independent dive school
  • Described as completely independent in industry roundups
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, and in print
  • Active newsroom covering dive safety, conservation, and gear launches
  • Runs a Substack edition for email subscribers

Cons

  • No subscription prices visible in reviewed sources; details buried in T&Cs
  • 2012 forum thread alleges non-payment of a freelance contributor
  • User review snippets are sparse and truncated; little verifiable recent feedback

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/04/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x4security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Feature depth: 4/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No pricing published in reviewed sources
  • Ease of use. Apps exist but no usability evidence found
  • Feature depth: 4/5. News, gear reviews, travel, long reads, print and app
  • Support quality. No subscriber support evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. Publishes security page; no known issues found
  • 22,429 Facebook audience Dive Magazine page followers
  • Top 8 Industry standing Ranked among world's best scuba magazines by Dressel Divers
  • 4 Formats Web, iOS app, Android app, print issues

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Independent roundups rank DIVE among the world's best scuba magazines and it sustains an active community, but verbatim recent user reviews are scarce and truncated in the sources.

Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources; most user-review snippets were truncated, limiting confidence.

Respected independent scuba magazine (web, app, print). Great for serious divers; pricing opaque, skippable if you read free content.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources; most user-review snippets were truncated, limiting confidence.

Sources

  1. DIVE Magazine homepagedivemagazine.com
    official
  2. The 8 Best Scuba Diving Magazines in the World — Dressel Diversdresseldivers.com
    review
  3. DIVE Magazine — App Store reviewsapps.apple.com
    review
  4. DIVE Magazine — Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  5. DIVE Magazine (UK) non-payment thread — Waterpixelswaterpixels.net
    news
  6. DIVE subscription terms and conditionsdivemagazine.com
    official
  7. DIVE Magazine product security pagedivemagazine.com
    security
  8. Dive Magazine on Facebook (DigitalDive)facebook.com
    official
  9. Recommended Dive Magazines — ScubaBoardscubaboard.com
    review
  10. DIVE Magazine Autumn 2026 print issuedivemagazine.com
    official

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