V vs PassByME Mobile ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V
This app is a dive decompression calculator for technical scuba divers, implementing the VPM decompression model. It supports various gas mixes, planning methods for open circuit and rebreathers, and includes detailed dive planning tools and a gas blending utility.
- VPM-B and VPM-B/E decompression models
- Support for nitrox and trimix gases
- OC and CCR planning
- Bailout planning for CCR
- ppO2, END, and gas consumption details
- Dive planning tools (best mix, MOD, END, EAD)
- Gas blending utility
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A dive decompression calculator for technical scuba divers. V-Planner presents the VPM decompression model and includes both VPM-B and VPM-B/E model versions. The diver can specify any combination of nitrox or trimix, and as many deco gases as required. Planning methods include both OC and Closed Circuit Rebreather. It includes planning for bailouts with SCR and OC legs in a CCR plan. Includes details of ppO2, END, and gas consumptions. This program includes many of the features from the desktop version such as conservatism adjustments, extended stops, adjustable last stops, the planning monitor system and extensive control over many other planning features. Also included is a set of dive planning tools for calculating best mix, maximum operating depth (MOD), END, EAD and other planning considerations. The Mixer utility for blending nitrox and trimix, is included too.
PassByME Mobile ID
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PassByME app works with the PassByME Mobile ID service and represents You in the online space as your digital ID. It can not be used as a stand-alone application, it may only be used as part of the PassByME service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PassByME Mobile ID at Free against V's $48.99. On update cadence, 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
PassByME Mobile ID is free to download; V costs $48.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
V ships an update every 3 months, PassByME Mobile ID every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | PassByME Mobile ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HHS Software Corp. | Microsec Zrt. |
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
PassByME Mobile ID
No in-app purchases
