KVH mini vs KBProBatchDFU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KVH mini
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The KVH TracPhone Mini-VSAT Broadband® app for your iOS devices gives you easy access to your KVH TracPhone Mini-VSAT and HTS Broadband satellite communications system. The most advanced maritime VSAT satellite communications solution available, the TracPhone system will receive voice and data traffic from KVH's world-wide satellite network service. As you travel around the world, this app enables you to monitor available satellites providing network communications coverage for your current location by accessing your TracPhone system via the WiFi-equipped, IP-enabled antenna control unit. Using the app’s easy user interface, you can view the satellite signal strength and even download and install antenna software updates. If you ever have a question about your TracPhone system’s operation, the TracPhone app also includes a wide selection of Frequently Asked Questions as well as the ability to create a diagnostic log report and send it directly to KVH Technical Support for troubleshooting and assistance. Enjoying satellite communications on your boat has never been so easy!
KBProBatchDFU
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KBProBatchDFU is a batch upgrade tool used to upgrade the firmware of the KBeacon products released by KKM. When using this tool to upgrade device firmware, you only need to scan the QR codes of multiple devices to be upgraded. Then start the upgrade, and this app will automatically perform device by device upgrades. After the APP execution is completed, you can receive a list of upgrade results. Through this tool, you can quickly upgrade multiple devices in batch, greatly improving upgrade efficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KVH mini at 8.0 against KBProBatchDFU's 14.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | KVH mini | KBProBatchDFU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KVH Industries, Inc. | KKM Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
KVH mini
No in-app purchases
KBProBatchDFU
No in-app purchases









