BlueROV Control vs Location Tracker
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.
Location Tracker
Record your travels and activities with unlimited GPX traces. View your route on a map, pause or resume tracking, and export your data in various formats including PNG, GPX, CSV, JSON, and GeoJSON. Supports dark mode.
- Unlimited GPX trace creation
- Map view of tracking routes
- Pause/resume tracking functionality
- Export tracks as PNG, GPX, CSV, JSON, GeoJSON
- Dark mode support
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This app has no ads and no in-app-purchases. Create unlimited GPX traces. Requires iOS 14.5 or above. Main Features * Track your location of your activity. * Displays tracking rout in a map. * Pause / resume tracking. * Displays current location. * Export track as PNG image. * Export track as GPX file. * Export track as CSV file. * Export track as JSON file. * Export track as GeoJSON file. * Dark mode support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Location Tracker at none against BlueROV Control's 2. Location Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Location Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueROV Control ships an update monthly, Location Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueROV Control | Location Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deep Blue d.o.o. | Kasika, Inc. |
In-app purchases
BlueROV Control
- Subscription Monthly$8.991 Month
- Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
Location Tracker
No in-app purchases
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