Comparison

goTenna Pro vs PhorcysMOD

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

Head to head
About

goTenna Pro

This app enables mission-critical, off-grid communications by pairing with specialized radio devices. It allows users to send text messages, share locations, and mark maps without relying on cellular or Wi-Fi networks. It also supports interoperability with other tactical systems.

Highlights
  • Off-grid text messaging
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Customizable map markings
  • Route and geofencing tools
  • Interoperability with ATAK
  • Offline map import
Features
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The goTenna Pro app is a tactical situational awareness application that pairs with goTenna Pro and goTenna Pro X2 mesh networking radio devices to enable mission-critical communications completely independent of traditional cell, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. Users can download the goTenna Pro app to any iOS device, pair with a goTenna Pro or goTenna Pro X2 tactical radio, and then use the mobile device to communicate critical information like near real-time locations, share map markings, and send text messages while 100% off-grid. The app supports full interoperability with ATAK and the goTenna Android goTenna Pro app for seamless cross-platform mission coordination. goTenna Pro tactical radios have a 5W, tunable UHF/VHF output that can transmit critical data from your iOS device and also automatically act as relays that securely and anonymously “hop” messages across up to 6 devices to extend range. Key Features - Send & receive text-based messages - Automatic blue force tracking - Customizable map markers for emergencies, dangers, and objectives - Routes, perimeters, geofencing, and shape drawing tools - Individual & group messaging - Broadcasts to anyone within range on your network - Interoperability with iOS/Android goTenna Pro apps, ATAK plugin v2.2.50, and iTAK v2.10.1 - Ability to import offline maps (.sqlite files) to display custom maps on the field - Send/receive standard 2525B tactical markers

About

PhorcysMOD

This app quickly calculates the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) for nitrox mixes. It's designed for divers to ensure safe pre-dive planning with instant results based on oxygen percentage, PO2, and water type. The interface is clean and intuitive for easy use on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Instant MOD calculations
  • Adjustable O₂ percentage
  • Selectable PO₂ setpoints
  • Fresh vs. Salt water adjustment
  • Large, readable display
  • Accurate formula-based results
Features
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MOD Calculator provides divers with a fast, accurate way to calculate the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) for any nitrox mix. Built for both recreational and technical divers, the app delivers instant results using your selected oxygen percentage, PO₂ setting, and choice of fresh or salt water. Designed with a clean, intuitive interface, MOD Calculator makes pre-dive planning quick and reliable—right from your iPhone. Features Instant MOD calculations in both feet and meters Adjustable O₂ percentage slider for precise nitrox mixes Selectable PO₂ setpoint options from 1.2 to 1.6 (and more) Fresh vs. Salt water depth adjustment Large, readable display for quick reference on the boat or during training Accurate formula-based results matching standard dive planning tables Whether you're checking a standard 32% mix or fine-tuning a custom blend, MOD Calculator gives you the exact depth limits you need for a safe dive.

Screenshots

goTenna Pro1 screens
PhorcysMOD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhorcysMOD at 5.0 against goTenna Pro's 3.2. goTenna Pro's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhorcysMOD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: goTenna Pro has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
goTenna Pro versus PhorcysMOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergoTenna ProPhorcysMOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopergoTenna Inc.LARRY HACK

Customer experience

goTenna Pro

All ratings24 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative45.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PhorcysMOD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

goTenna Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PhorcysMOD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is goTenna Pro free?
goTenna Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhorcysMOD free?
PhorcysMOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, goTenna Pro or PhorcysMOD?
PhorcysMOD is rated higher. goTenna Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PhorcysMOD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do goTenna Pro or PhorcysMOD have ads?
Neither goTenna Pro nor PhorcysMOD shows ads.

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