V vs Barefoot 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.
Barefoot Blender
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Barefoot Blender is a gas blending and dive planning toolkit for trained scuba divers, technical divers, and fill station operators. Use it to plan Nitrox and Trimix fills, estimate top-off outcomes, compare gas sources, calculate fill costs, and check MOD, EAD, END, best mix, and gas density. Safety. Barefoot Blender is for trained divers and fill operators only. It is not a substitute for formal training, agency procedures, shop policy, or calibrated gas analysis. Always verify final oxygen and helium content with calibrated analyzers before diving or labeling cylinders. Incorrect gas blending can cause serious injury or death. Subscription. Barefoot Blender Pro is an annual subscription. Payment is charged through your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://trimix-blender.com/terms/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barefoot Blender at Free against V's $48.99. Barefoot Blender also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). V's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
Barefoot Blender is free to download; V costs $48.99 up front. Barefoot Blender sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. V asks for nothing beyond the download.
V ships an update every 3 months, Barefoot Blender monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | Barefoot 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HHS Software Corp. | Jonah Kowall |
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Barefoot Blender
- Barefoot Blender Pro$4.991 Year





