Valeport Ocean vs ITO Navaids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valeport Ocean
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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)
ITO Navaids
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Valeport Ocean | ITO Navaids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valeport Limited | I.T.O. Vaarwegmarkering B.V. |
In-app purchases
Valeport Ocean
No in-app purchases
ITO Navaids
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Valeport Ocean free?
Is ITO Navaids free?
Do Valeport Ocean or ITO Navaids have ads?
Which is updated more often, Valeport Ocean or ITO Navaids?
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