V vs OTA Programmer
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.
OTA Programmer
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OTA Programmer at Free against V's $48.99. OTA Programmer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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
OTA Programmer 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, OTA Programmer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | OTA Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HHS Software Corp. | Head Watersports S.p.A. |
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
OTA Programmer
No in-app purchases
