Comparison

OTA Programmer vs RSC Nitrox

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

Head to head
About

OTA Programmer

Features
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Turn on Bluetooth: you will be able to find Mares computers that support the new 'Over The Air' (OTA) update service and install the latest firmware on your device. You can also export dives from your logbook and share them with applications which support the Dive Organizer format. https://youtu.be/FftKOYvLpME

About

RSC Nitrox

Features
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RSC Nitrox is a fast, focused enriched-air (Nitrox) dive planner for iPhone and Apple Watch. Dial in your mix and depth and get the four numbers that matter - instantly, offline, in a clean underwater interface. CALCULATORS • MOD - Maximum Operating Depth for any EANx mix • Best Mix - the richest usable mix for a target depth • EAD - Equivalent Air Depth for a mix at depth • PPO₂ - partial pressure of oxygen, with a clear safe / caution flag BUILT FOR DIVERS • Fully offline - no account, no ads, no tracking • Metric or imperial, salt or fresh water • Adjustable max PPO₂ (1.2–1.6) and max O₂ content • Live results as you drag - or spin the Apple Watch Digital Crown • Seven languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Українська, Русский APPLE WATCH Plan on the reef without your phone - the independent watch app carries every calculator on your wrist. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Always confirm your mix with an analyzer before entering the water and dive within your training and limits. © Red Sea Creatures

Screenshots

OTA Programmer3 screens
RSC Nitrox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OTA Programmer at none against RSC Nitrox's 3. OTA Programmer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RSC Nitrox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OTA Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OTA Programmer versus RSC Nitrox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTA ProgrammerRSC Nitrox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHead Watersports S.p.A.Yevgen Sukharenko

In-app purchases

None

OTA Programmer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RSC Nitrox

One-time3
  • Reef Snack$0.99
  • Air Fill$2.99
  • Dive Buddy$4.99

Questions

Is OTA Programmer free?
OTA Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSC Nitrox free?
RSC Nitrox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OTA Programmer or RSC Nitrox have ads?
Neither OTA Programmer nor RSC Nitrox shows ads.

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