KVH V30 vs Jotron PLB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KVH V30
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The KVH V30 app for your iOS devices gives you easy access to your KVH V30 TracPhone Mini-VSAT HTS Broadband satellite communications system. The most advanced maritime VSAT satellite communications solution available, the TracPhone system will receive voice and data traffic from KVH's world-wide satellite network service. As you travel around the world, this app enables you to monitor available satellites providing network communications coverage for your current location by accessing your TracPhone system via the WiFi-equipped, IP-enabled antenna control unit. Using the app’s easy user interface, you can view the satellite signal strength and even download and install antenna software updates. If you ever have a question about your TracPhone system’s operation, the TracPhone app also includes a wide selection of Frequently Asked Questions as well as the ability to create a diagnostic log report and send it directly to KVH Technical Support for troubleshooting and assistance. Enjoying satellite communications on your boat has never been so easy!
Jotron PLB
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Jotron PLB is a tool for distributors to configure the Jotron PLBs. It will also allow read back of already programmed beacons.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KVH V30 at every 2 weeks against Jotron PLB's every 8 months. 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.
KVH V30 ships an update every 2 weeks, Jotron PLB every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KVH V30 | Jotron PLB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KVH Industries, Inc. | Jotron AS |
In-app purchases
KVH V30
No in-app purchases
Jotron PLB
No in-app purchases
