V vs Arcus Trimix Blender
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.
Arcus Trimix Blender
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Arcus Trimix Blender is an application that helps scuba divers calculate trimix and nitrox blends. Calculations are done with Van der Waals equations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arcus Trimix Blender at Free against V's $48.99. Arcus Trimix Blender also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
Arcus Trimix Blender 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, Arcus Trimix Blender every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | Arcus Trimix Blender |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HHS Software Corp. | Kim Taavo |
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Arcus Trimix Blender
No in-app purchases
