Comparison

uAvionix Ping Installer vs Byte Ocean

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

uAvionix Ping Installer

Features
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Owners of the uAvionix Ping line of devices can use this free application to install and configure their hardware. Supported device(s) include: pingNAV FYXNav ping2020 ping1090 ping200S Note: this application is not intended to directly configure pingBuddy or pingEFB, but does work in concert with pingBuddy to configure pingNAV and other products. See the uAvionix website for more details on supported configurations.

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Byte Ocean

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BlueOrbit: Stop Guessing. Start Connecting. Operating satellite hardware in remote locations shouldn't rely on luck. When you are off the grid—whether navigating an offshore passage or working in challenging terrestrial environments—every percentage of battery life and every successful data transmission counts. BlueOrbit is the ultimate tactical planning tool for your Iridium satellite communications. Instead of powering on your device and hoping for a signal, BlueOrbit tells you exactly when and where the next satellite will appear in your sky, ensuring you establish a solid link on your first attempt. Why BlueOrbit is a Game-Changer: Eliminate Connection Failures: View the real-time position and trajectory of the entire Iridium constellation. Know the exact minute your connection window opens and closes. Maximize Critical Battery Life: Stop wasting power on endless signal searches. BlueOrbit allows you to keep your hardware powered down until a satellite is confirmed to be in an optimal line-of-sight. Beat the Terrain: A satellite overhead is useless if it's blocked by a mountain ridge or your vessel's superstructure. Our precise elevation calculator anticipates blockages so you can reposition your antenna before you try to connect. True Offline Independence: Designed for the most remote environments on Earth. Perform a single, ultra-low-bandwidth sync to update the orbital data, and BlueOrbit will run 100% autonomously for days—no internet required. Built for professionals, expedition leaders, and serious mariners who demand reliability, BlueOrbit ensures your communication hardware works when you need it most. Get the exact data you need to secure your uplink. Legal Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability No Affiliation: BlueOrbit is an independent software application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Iridium Communications Inc., Iridium LLC, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. "Iridium" is a registered trademark of Iridium Communications Inc. Accuracy & Warranty Disclaimer: The application and its generated data are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While the orbital calculations are based on standard mathematical models, no claim or guarantee is made regarding the absolute accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the satellite positions, connection windows, or elevation data provided. The developer assumes no liability for missed connections, hardware failures, logistical delays, or any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this application. The user assumes all responsibility and risk for relying on the calculated data.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: uAvionix Ping Installer at 3 against Byte Ocean's —. uAvionix Ping Installer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
uAvionix Ping Installer versus Byte Ocean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruAvionix Ping InstallerByte Ocean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperuAvionix CorporationByte Ocean Software Corp

In-app purchases

None

uAvionix Ping Installer

No in-app purchases

None

Byte Ocean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uAvionix Ping Installer free?
uAvionix Ping Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Byte Ocean free?
Byte Ocean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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