IO network 2 vs Valeport Ocean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IO network 2
This app allows users to create custom control layouts for managing network-enabled relay modules. Users can design multiple pages with individually named controls, linking each to specific IO functions on supported hardware.
- Customizable control layouts
- Multi-page interface
- Individually named controls
- Link controls to IO functions
- Supports various relay modules
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With this app you can create a custom layout of controls across multiple pages and link each control to any IO on one of the robot-electronics.co.uk network enabled modules. Each page and control can be individually named. Currently supported modules are: dS1242 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/dscript/ds1242.html dS3484 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/dscript/ds3484.html dS378 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/dscript/ds378.html dS2824 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/dscript/ds378.html dS2832 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/ds2832.html dS2242 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/ds2242.html dS2408 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/ds2408.html tcp184 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/dscript/tcp184.html ETH002 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/ethernet-relay/eth002-16amp-2-channel-ethernet-relay.html ETH008 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/ethernet-relay/eth008-8-x-16a-ethernet-relay.html ETH484 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/ethernet-relay/eth484-4-x-16a-ethernet-relay.html ETH8020 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/ethernet-relay/eth8020-20-x-16a-ethernet-relay.html ETH1610 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/eth1610.html ESP32LR20 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/esp32lr20.html ESP32LR42 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/esp32lr42.html ESP32LR88 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/esp32lr88.html ESP32SR88 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/esp32sr88.html WIFI002 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/wifi002-2-x-16a-relay-module.html WIFI008 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/wifi008-8-x-16a-relay-module.html WIFI484 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/wifi484-4-x-16a-relay-module.html WIFI8020 - https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/products/relay-modules/wifi-relay/wifi8020-20-x-16a-relay-module.html Manual: https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/files/IOnetwork2_manual.pdf
Valeport Ocean
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Valeport Ocean provides the ability to configure, control, download and export data from compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled Valeport instruments. Once paired with a compatible instrument, Valeport Ocean is packed with useful features including: - Read and update instrument sampling setup parameters and site information - Download recorded data from connected instrument - View and select downloaded data via list or map view. - Filter data by geographical location, time/date & instrument serial number. - Display graphical and tabular records of downloaded data - View statistics including minimum, maximum and mean for each parameter recorded - View and compare current data with historical data - Convert data into industry standard formats and share via email & cloud services - Run in auto mode where new profiles are automatically downloaded when an instrument returns within range of the app. - Once downloaded from the instrument, data is stored in the app and can be viewed, converted and exported at any time. - Place instrument into low power sleep mode. While only one instrument can be connected to the app at a time, Valeport Ocean will remember multiple instruments. Valeport Ocean relies on Bluetooth Low Energy for communication with the instrument. - Bluetooth must be enabled for the app to communicate with the instrument - Reliable range of communication is 5-10m with direct line of sight. - Any obstruction between the instrument and connected device will reduce this range. - Bluetooth is blocked by water 100% and the connection will be lost instantly when the instrument is deployed underwater. Valeport Ocean can export data using the following methods: - Email – uses default email client - Dropbox – requires dropbox account - Mass storage – OS dependent Valeport Ocean currently supports the following output formats and supports the output of multiple files in multiple formats: - Valeport default (*.vp2) - AML (*.csv) - Caris (*.svp) - ELAC (*.sva) - Hypack (*.vel) - Kongsberg (*.asvp) - Reson Simplified Profile (*.svp) - Reson Velocity Profile (*.log) - Sonardyne Pro (*.pro) - Sonardyne SPI (*.ssp)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Valeport Ocean at 8.0 against IO network 2's 12.2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IO network 2 ships an update every 3 months, Valeport Ocean every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IO network 2 | Valeport Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devantech Ltd. | Valeport Limited |
In-app purchases
IO network 2
No in-app purchases
Valeport Ocean
No in-app purchases
Questions
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