# DataOTA vs OTA Programmer

The clearest difference is update cadence: DataOTA at every 3 weeks against OTA Programmer's every 5 months. DataOTA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DataOTA ships an update every 3 weeks, OTA Programmer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataOTA | OTA Programmer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airoha Technology Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097005482) | [Head Watersports S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193522423) |

## What reviewers say

### DataOTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataota/id1149191495)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OTA Programmer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ota-programmer/id1600090033)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataOTA free?

DataOTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OTA Programmer free?

OTA Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DataOTA or OTA Programmer have ads?

Neither DataOTA nor OTA Programmer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DataOTA or OTA Programmer?

DataOTA ships an update every 3 weeks, and OTA Programmer every 5 months. Most recently, DataOTA was updated on September 14, 2026 and OTA Programmer on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
