Deep Local Diving – Support
Need help with Deep Local Diving? Email us at thomas@vijverb.nl and we'll get back to you within 2 business days.
Deep Local Diving is a dive log for iPhone and iPad. You can log your dives, add photos and the species you saw, and find dive sites on a map. It also works offline, so you can log a new dive without an internet connection.
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
Contact us
| How | Details |
|---|---|
| thomas@vijverb.nl | |
| Response time | Within 2 business days |
| Developer | Thomas Vijverberg |
| Website | vfive.dev/deeplocaldiving |
| Privacy policy | vfive.dev/deeplocaldiving/privacy |
When you email us, please include:
- Your username (never your password)
- Your device model and iOS version
- The app version (Settings → About)
- What happened, and a screenshot if you can
Getting started
You need a free account to use the app. Creating one takes a username and a password.
- Open Deep Local Diving and tap Create an account.
- Choose a username and a password of at least 8 characters.
- Tap Create account. You're signed in and ready to log your first dive.
Already have an account? Tap I already have an account and log in.
You need an internet connection to create an account. After that, the last account used on a device can also log in while offline.
Using the app
The app has four tabs: Dashboard, Dive Log, Dive Sites and Settings.
| Tab | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | See your total dives, time underwater, dives in the past year and days since your last dive. |
| Dive Log | Browse, open, edit and delete your logged dives. |
| Dive Sites | Find dive sites on a map, search them by name, add a new site, or log a dive at a site. |
| Settings | Switch between metric and imperial units, choose light or dark mode, sync your data, read the safety guidelines and log out. |
Log a dive
- Tap the button to add a dive, or tap Log a dive here on a dive site.
- Fill in the name, date and time, and dive site.
- Enter the dive profile: max depth, bottom time, and start and end pressure.
- Optionally add your belt weight, wetsuit, species seen, photos and notes.
- Tap Save.
To change or remove a dive, open it from the Dive Log and tap Edit or Delete dive.
Photos and species
- Photos: add pictures from your photo library to any dive. The app asks for photo library access the first time.
- Species seen: pick the fish and other marine life you spotted from the built-in species list, sorted by category.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the app without internet? Yes. You can view and log dives while offline. A banner shows "Offline", and your changes sync automatically when you reconnect.
My new dives or dive sites don't show up on another device. Go to Settings → Sync now while you're online. This fetches your latest dives and dive sites.
The map doesn't show my location. Allow location access in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Deep Local Diving. The app only uses your location to show dive sites near you.
I can't add photos to a dive. Allow photo access in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos → Deep Local Diving.
It says "Too many attempts" when I log in. Wait the time shown on screen, then try again with the correct username and password.
I forgot my password. Email us using the contact details above with your username and we'll help you regain access.
How do I switch between meters and feet? Go to Settings → Units and pick Metric or Imperial.
Why was I logged out on my other devices? Logging out signs you out on all your devices. Log in again on each device you want to use.
Is Deep Local Diving a dive computer? No. The app is a log book only. Always plan your dives with a certified dive computer or tables, and follow your training. The safety tips in Settings → Safety guidelines are general reminders, not a substitute for training.
Delete your account
To delete your account, use the 'Delete account' button in the app settings page. Alternatively, email thomas@vijverb.nl with the subject "Delete my account" and your username. We delete your account, dives, photos and dive sites you added within 30 days and confirm by email.
To delete a single dive instead, open it in the Dive Log and tap Delete dive.
Your data and privacy
- What we store: your username, the dives you log, their photos, and dive sites you add. These are stored on our server so they sync across your devices.
- Password: sent over an encrypted connection; your sign-in session is kept in the iOS Keychain or Android Keystore.
- Location: used only on your device to show nearby dive sites. It's not stored with your account.
- Photo library: the app only reads the photos you pick.
- No ads, no tracking. We don't sell or share your data.
Read the full details in our privacy policy.
App information
| App name | Deep Local Diving |
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad |
| Requires | iOS 15.0 or later |
| Price | Free |
| Account | Required (username and password) |
| Internet | Needed to create an account and sync; dives can be logged offline |
| Permissions | Location (nearby dive sites), Photo library (dive photos) |
See something wrong or have an idea for the app? We'd love to hear it at thomas@vijverb.nl.