Comparison

V vs Nexxtender Installer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Nexxtender Installer

Features
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Professional configuration tool for Nexxtender charging stations. This app is designed for certified installers to configure and set up Nexxtender devices. FEATURES: - Log in with your installer account - Search and discover Nexxtender devices - Access device configuration settings - Configure Nexxtender Home devices REQUIREMENTS: - Valid installer account credentials - Nexxtender devices to configure

Screenshots

V4 screens
Nexxtender Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nexxtender Installer at Free against V's $48.99. Nexxtender Installer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nexxtender Installer is free to download; V costs $48.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
V versus Nexxtender Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVNexxtender Installer
Price$48.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHHS Software Corp.electris Luxembourg S.A.

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Nexxtender Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V costs $48.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nexxtender Installer free?
Nexxtender Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or Nexxtender Installer have ads?
Neither V nor Nexxtender Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Nexxtender Installer?
V ships an update every 3 months, and Nexxtender Installer every 3 months. Most recently, V was updated on September 21, 2026 and Nexxtender Installer on September 15, 2026.

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