iOptron Commander (iOS) vs Vi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iOptron Commander (iOS)
Control your iOptron telescope mount remotely using your iOS device. This utility allows for basic functions like slewing to celestial objects, syncing time and location, and managing compatible mount series.
- Remote telescope mount control
- Slew to stars and deepsky objects
- Sync time and site from iOS
- Supports HEM, HAE, HAZ, CEM, GEM series mounts
- Basic control functions
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This is an application for owner of iOptron telescope mounts to remote control their telescope mounts via iOS devices. This lite version has some basic function such as slew to famous stars, named deepsky objects, solar system, sync time and site from iOS devices, and etc. Compatible product list: All HEM series All HAE series All HAZ.series CEM120 series CEM70 series GEM45 series CEM40 series GEM28 series CEM26 series SkyHunter
Vi
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With this app, users gain full access to an array of features offered by our Vi-Cap. From advanced settings to personalized controls, this application empowers users to tailor their experience and maximize its efficacy. The user can pick and choose a wide array of vibration patterns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vi at every 2 months against iOptron Commander (iOS)'s every 6 months. Vi also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). 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.
iOptron Commander (iOS) ships an update every 6 months, Vi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iOptron Commander (iOS) | Vi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 成城 徐 | Pisharodi Medicals Inc. |
In-app purchases
iOptron Commander (iOS)
No in-app purchases
Vi
No in-app purchases
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