OSTConf vs DecoPlanner mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OSTConf
Configure your dive computer settings and parameters wirelessly. Update date, time, custom text, gas mixes, and deco settings. Compatible with recent Bluetooth-enabled dive computers.
- Read and modify settings
- Update date and time
- Set custom text
- Configure gas mixes
- Set deco parameters
- Upgrade firmware
- Retrieve device information
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OSTConf is an application for configuring your OSTC dive computer. It allows you to read and modify settings and parameters of dive computers manufactured by heinrichs weikamp GmbH. Using Bluetooth LE technology, you can retrieve device information, update date and time, custom text, set up your gas mixes and deco parameters as well as upgrading the firmware. OSTConf is compatible with recent Bluetooth-capable OSTC dive computers such as OSTC 2, OSTC plus, OSTC sport, OSTC TR, and OSTC 4. Note that due to the iOS hardware only OSTC devices with BLE are supported. OSTC4: The firmware file contains up to three parts. Please start the firmware update multiple times to ensure that all parts are updated.
DecoPlanner mobile
Plan complex dive profiles using advanced decompression models. Track multiple gases, manage dive buddies, and visualize dive data with detailed graphs. Choose the version that suits your diving certification level.
- Open/Closed/Passive Semi-Closed Circuit planning
- ZH-L16 / VPM-B decompression models
- Gas tracking for multiple gases and dive buddies
- Gas mixing (partial pressure & continuous blending)
- Dive profile and tissue compartment graphs
- Diving level selection (Rec 1 to Unlimited CCR)
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Features: Open Circuit / Closed Circuit / Passive Semi-Closed Circuit planning ZH-L16 / VPM-B decompression models Convenient grouping of decompression stops Gas tracking of multiple gases and dive buddies Gas mixing through partial pressure and continuous blending Multiple graphs outlining dive profiles and tissue compartment pressures Select the version fitting your current level of diving, from Rec 1 to Unlimited CCR. More information at www.gue.com/store/software/decoplanner-4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DecoPlanner mobile at every 2 months against OSTConf's every 5 months. DecoPlanner mobile also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
OSTConf ships an update every 5 months, DecoPlanner mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSTConf | DecoPlanner mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai-Uwe Sattler | Global Underwater Explorers Inc. |
Customer experience
OSTConf
DecoPlanner mobile
In-app purchases
OSTConf
No in-app purchases
DecoPlanner mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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