Virtual Observer vs VSG101 Update
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Observer
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Our unique solar or boat powered camera mounts onto a fishing vessels of all shapes and sizes and works with a simple smart-phone app.
VSG101 Update
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Update the VSG101 firmware tools
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Virtual Observer at every 2 weeks against VSG101 Update's every 5 weeks. Virtual Observer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Virtual Observer ships an update every 2 weeks, VSG101 Update every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Observer | VSG101 Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shellcatch Inc | VITALSIGNS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Virtual Observer
No in-app purchases
VSG101 Update
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual Observer free?
Is VSG101 Update free?
Do Virtual Observer or VSG101 Update have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virtual Observer or VSG101 Update?
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