SensorCheck™ vs Blue Ocean Gear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SensorCheck™
This app, when paired with a specific diagnostic tester, compares marine transducer performance against factory specifications. It accurately tests a wide range of frequencies and automatically generates test reports that can be shared. Technicians can also use it to submit warranty information.
- Compares transducer performance to factory specs
- Tests traditional and CHIRP-ready transducers
- Supports frequencies from 10 kHz to 500 kHz
- Automatically reads XducerID® features
- Generates and shares test reports
- Enables warranty information submission
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The AIRMAR SensorCheck™ App, paired with the TDT1000 Transducer Diagnostic Tester, compares the performance of a transducer in the field to its original AIRMAR factory specifications. Simply install the SensorCheck™ app on your Bluetooth LE-enabled smart device, connect to the TDT1000, and get started! Accurately test both traditional and CHIRP-ready transducers that operate at frequencies ranging from 10 kHz to 500 kHz. With CHIRP-ready models and any traditional models 1kW and above, the TDT1000 will automatically read XducerID® features, such as transducer model, frequency, part number, serial number, total run time, and maximum internal ceramic temperature. When the test is complete, an IN RANGE or OUT OF RANGE determination is made and test reports are automatically generated. Results can be emailed or texted directly to the boat owner or an AIRMAR technician. SensorCheck™ enables technicians to automatically submit warranty information to AIRMAR. The TDT1000 kit includes test unit, TDT Test block, power supply, break-out box for bare wire transducers and carrying case. Additional OEM Test Cables required (sold separately).
Blue Ocean Gear
Monitor your ocean assets in real-time with an interactive map and sensor data. Track fishing gear, manage buoy operations, and receive smart alerts for faults or movement. Access data offline and customize settings for a seamless experience.
- Real-time buoy tracking on interactive map
- Sensor data monitoring (temperature, depth, wave height)
- Movement history with path statistics
- Buoy command and control (timing modes)
- Smart alerts for faults and events
- Offline data access via smart caching
- Customizable timezone and coordinate format
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Blue Ocean Gear brings complete visibility into your ocean monitoring infrastructure. Track your fishing gear or assets on the ocean in real-time with an interactive map, monitor sensor data, and manage buoy operations — all from your phone. REAL-TIME BUOY TRACKING View all your buoys on an interactive map with color-coded status indicators. Red markers flag faults, movement, or poaching events. Green means normal operation. Blue indicates resurfaced or entered-water events. Tap any buoy for full details. COMPREHENSIVE SENSOR DATA Monitor water temperature, depth measurements, wave height and period, dive count and duration, and position delta — all updated via satellite communication. MOVEMENT HISTORY Track where your buoys have been over customizable time ranges (1 day to 90 days). View the full path on the map with distance and time span statistics. BUOY COMMAND & CONTROL Switch buoy timing modes between Fast Update (frequent check-ins) and Long Life (extended battery) directly from the app. Track pending commands with real-time status updates. SMART ALERTS Color-coded status system immediately highlights buoys that need attention — faults, unexpected movement, poaching events, and low battery warnings are visible at a glance. OFFLINE ACCESS Smart caching keeps your buoy data available even without an internet connection. Clear the cache or force fresh data anytime from Settings. CUSTOMIZATION Choose your preferred timezone and coordinate format (decimal degrees or DMS). Settings apply throughout the entire app for a consistent experience. Built for oceanographers, marine researchers, aquaculture operators, and maritime operations teams who need reliable buoy monitoring in the field. Requirements: - Active Blue Ocean Gear account - Internet connection for real-time data - GPS permission (optional, for showing your location on the map)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blue Ocean Gear at 5.0 against SensorCheck™'s 3.8. Blue Ocean Gear also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). SensorCheck™'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blue Ocean Gear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SensorCheck™ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SensorCheck™ ships an update every 3 months, Blue Ocean Gear every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SensorCheck™ | Blue Ocean Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airmar Technology Inc. | Blue Ocean Gear, Inc. |
In-app purchases
SensorCheck™
No in-app purchases
Blue Ocean Gear
No in-app purchases
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