Device MI vs Virtual Observer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Device MI
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Testing for triage and grading of devices made easy, quick and accurate.
Virtual Observer
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Our unique solar or boat powered camera mounts onto a fishing vessels of all shapes and sizes and works with a simple smart-phone app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Device MI at every 2 days against Virtual Observer's every 2 weeks. Device MI also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Device MI ships an update every 2 days, Virtual Observer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Device MI | Virtual Observer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FutureDial Inc. | Shellcatch Inc |
In-app purchases
Device MI
No in-app purchases
Virtual Observer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Device MI free?
Is Virtual Observer free?
Do Device MI or Virtual Observer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Device MI or Virtual Observer?
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