Comparison

BlueROV Control vs Virtual VOR

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

Head to head
About

BlueROV Control

Features
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There is an easier way to control your BlueROV. Instead of carrying a bulky PC with QGroundControl you can use your iPad. BlueROV Control is an app with an intuitive user interface and all the features you need. You can use an on-screen joystick or connect Bluetooth Game Controller (preferred). It now supports BlueOS from Blue Robotics and also connects to Newton Gripper and Ping1D, Ping360 sonars. Please see the Help section in the app for connection setup. You can use all features of Blue Control for free except video recording. Your contribution with subscription helps develop future updates.

About

Virtual VOR

This navigation app allows users to place a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) beacon anywhere on a map. It provides VOR-DME and ADF gauges for flight simulation or training purposes.

Highlights
  • Place VOR beacons anywhere
  • VOR-DME gauge display
  • ADF gauge display
  • Customizable VOR placement
Features
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Virtual VOR-DME, cast your VOR wherever you want, and get a VOR-DME and ADF gauges.

Screenshots

Virtual VOR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual VOR at none against BlueROV Control's 2. BlueROV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BlueROV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Virtual VOR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueROV Control ships an update monthly, Virtual VOR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlueROV Control versus Virtual VOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueROV ControlVirtual VOR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep Blue d.o.o.Gev Simon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueROV Control

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
None

Virtual VOR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueROV Control free?
BlueROV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual VOR free?
Virtual VOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueROV Control or Virtual VOR have ads?
Virtual VOR shows ads; BlueROV Control does not.
Which is updated more often, BlueROV Control or Virtual VOR?
BlueROV Control ships an update monthly, and Virtual VOR every 5 months. Most recently, BlueROV Control was updated on September 22, 2026 and Virtual VOR on August 23, 2026.

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