Comparison

Valeport Ocean vs Get In Touch

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

Head to head
About

Valeport Ocean

Features
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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 โ€“ uses default email client - Dropbox โ€“ requires dropbox account - Mass storage โ€“ 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)

About

Get In Touch

Features
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Get In Touch is the official introduction of the University of Amsterdam for international Master's students and second-year international Bachelor's students. To prepare you for your student life in Amsterdam, the UvA will organise two introduction days in which you will get to know your fellow students, the UvA, and Amsterdam. The application is central to all information, events, and more. Please download it to not miss out on any of it!

Screenshots

Valeport Ocean3 screens
Get In Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Get In Touch at every 2 months against Valeport Ocean's every 5 months. Valeport Ocean's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Valeport Ocean ships an update every 5 months, Get In Touch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Valeport Ocean versus Get In Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValeport OceanGet In Touch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperValeport LimitedTactile B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Valeport Ocean

No in-app purchases

None

Get In Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Valeport Ocean free?
Valeport Ocean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Get In Touch free?
Get In Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Valeport Ocean or Get In Touch have ads?
Neither Valeport Ocean nor Get In Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Valeport Ocean or Get In Touch?
Valeport Ocean ships an update every 5 months, and Get In Touch every 2 months. Most recently, Valeport Ocean was updated on November 3, 2026 and Get In Touch on October 30, 2026.

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