Comparison

Valeport Ocean vs ITO Navaids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 – uses default email client - Dropbox – requires dropbox account - Mass storage – 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

ITO Navaids

Features
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The ITO Navaids app has been designed for easy programming of the ITO Navaids beacons that support the Bluetooth functionality. The interface is quick and easy to use, the user can read and program the following parameters. • Check Battery Voltage • Check beacon settings • Set storage mode • Set custom name • Set character • Set day intensity • Set night intensity • Test beacon An ITO navaids enabled beacon and an account are required to use the app. Please contact info@itonavaids.com for more information.

Screenshots

Valeport Ocean3 screens
ITO Navaids3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ITO Navaids at every 2 months against Valeport Ocean's every 5 months. Valeport Ocean's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Valeport Ocean ships an update every 5 months, ITO Navaids every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Valeport Ocean versus ITO Navaids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValeport OceanITO Navaids
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValeport LimitedI.T.O. Vaarwegmarkering B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Valeport Ocean

No in-app purchases

None

ITO Navaids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Valeport Ocean free?
Valeport Ocean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ITO Navaids free?
ITO Navaids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Valeport Ocean or ITO Navaids have ads?
Neither Valeport Ocean nor ITO Navaids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Valeport Ocean or ITO Navaids?
Valeport Ocean ships an update every 5 months, and ITO Navaids every 2 months. Most recently, Valeport Ocean was updated on October 27, 2026 and ITO Navaids on October 24, 2026.

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