BlueROV Control vs Virtual VOR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueROV Control
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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.
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.
- Place VOR beacons anywhere
- VOR-DME gauge display
- ADF gauge display
- Customizable VOR placement
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Virtual VOR-DME, cast your VOR wherever you want, and get a VOR-DME and ADF gauges.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | BlueROV Control | Virtual VOR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deep Blue d.o.o. | Gev Simon |
In-app purchases
BlueROV Control
- Subscription Monthly$8.991 Month
- Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
Virtual VOR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BlueROV Control free?
Is Virtual VOR free?
Do BlueROV Control or Virtual VOR have ads?
Which is updated more often, BlueROV Control or Virtual VOR?
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