Comparison

Dash IoT vs BlueOcean Controller

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

Head to head
About

Dash IoT

Features
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Dash IoT Dashboard is a professional IoT and IIoT monitoring and control platform for connecting, visualizing and managing connected equipment and devices โ€” from a single installation to distributed device fleets. Libraries are available for seamless integration into many IoT device technologies including Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone and other Linux devices. The drag and drop design environment allows you to create beautiful dashboards without the need to write code. With highly customizable controls (widgets) you can design your dashboard to have your own โ€œlook and feelโ€. With a Dash account and a subscription, you can access the Dash cloud IoT platform, which includes the Dash MQTT broker, to allow the Dash IoT Dashboard to monitor and control your devices from anywhere. The Dash cloud IoT platform also provides many benefits such as push notifications, IoT device data storage, automated device discovery, device sharing and backups. The Dash IoT app can be used without an account, but will only be able to connect to IoT devices through BLE and TCP connections. The dash protocol is open, providing transparency, continuous improvement, and so you can implement your device code any way and anywhere you wish. - Connect to electronic devices with one or more BLE, TCP and Dash MQTT connections - Dash manages seamless transition between the different connection types - Share devices with other users - Provision TCP or MQTT credentials through BLE or SoftAP and even re-provision through TCP or MQTT once they are connected - Device discovery using any connection type - Highly customizable controls (colors, style, icons etc.) - Configure the Dash IoT Dashboard layout from the connected devices - Free to use for up to five BLE and TCP connections without an account - Store device data on the Dash server - Manage groups of users within an organization

About

BlueOcean Controller

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Application for Blue Ocean Public Pool Controller. The application allows you to access your pool data remotely, eg. temperature, chemical levels. You can modify the controller settings and view the historical data of your pool. Supported features: Filtration system, heating, chemical dosing, auxiliaries (eg. light, massage).

Screenshots

Dash IoT4 screens
BlueOcean Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueOcean Controller at none against Dash IoT's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. BlueOcean Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Dash IoT versus BlueOcean Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash IoTBlueOcean Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDashIO ConnectWellnessTech Kft.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dash IoT

Subscriptions7
  • Gemini 25$14.491 Month
  • Mercury 5$24.991 Year
  • Gemini 50$26.901 Month
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  • Gemini 100$51.991 Month
  • Gemini 10$58.001 Year
  • Mercury 15$68.001 Year
  • Gemini 25$134.991 Year
None

BlueOcean Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash IoT free?
Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueOcean Controller free?
BlueOcean Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dash IoT or BlueOcean Controller have ads?
Neither Dash IoT nor BlueOcean Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash IoT or BlueOcean Controller?
Dash IoT ships an update every 2 months, and BlueOcean Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Dash IoT was updated on September 14, 2026 and BlueOcean Controller on September 23, 2026.

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