OSTConf vs IDDA
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.
IDDA
This platform offers e-learning content and certifications to enhance diving knowledge and prepare for exams. It's designed to make learning and exam preparation more accessible for divers. Future updates promise even more features to support your diving journey.
- E-learning content
- Brevet platform
- Diving knowledge enhancement
- Exam preparation
- Accessible learning
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The IDDA App is a learning and brevet platform that provides e-learning content and brevets. With the app, users can deepen their diving knowledge and prepare for exams. The next updates of the app will include many new features that will make learning and preparing for exams even easier and more accessible. The IDDA app is a valuable tool for all divers who want to expand their diving knowledge and start their diving adventure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IDDA at every 2 weeks against OSTConf's every 5 months. OSTConf's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 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, IDDA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSTConf | IDDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kai-Uwe Sattler | IDDA GmbH |
Customer experience
OSTConf
IDDA
In-app purchases
OSTConf
No in-app purchases
IDDA
No in-app purchases
