Comparison

Diamond Maps Offline vs Byte Ocean

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

Head to head
About

Diamond Maps Offline

Access and modify your Diamond Maps offline. Download maps to your device, make changes, and sync them back to the cloud when you have an internet connection. Ideal for fieldwork when connectivity is limited.

Highlights
  • Download maps for offline use
  • View and edit map features
  • Mark new points
  • Sync changes to the cloud
  • Turn map layers on and off
Features
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Diamond Maps Offline is an app that allows existing Diamond Maps users to download their maps from the cloud to their iOS device for use offline. Using this app you can view your map, turn layers on and off, make changes to any feature, and mark new points. Then when you are back at the office you can use the "Sync" button to upload your changes to the Diamond Maps cloud where they will be accessible to the rest of your team. The regular browser-based Diamond Maps application is still the flagship product where you must go to create layers, change colors, modify your field layout, draw lines, etc. The offline app is a less functional version that allows you to do basic data collection and viewing offline. How it works 1. These instructions assume you already have a Diamond Maps account. 2. Install this app on your tablet or phone. 3. Run the app and enter your Diamond Maps user name and password. 4. Select which map(s) you want to download to your phone/tablet. 5. Open your map, view it, make changes, add new points, etc. 6. When you are ready to upload your changes click Menu, then click Offline Maps, then click the 'Sync' button next to your map name. This will upload your edits and download any changes that others have made.

About

Byte Ocean

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BlueOrbit: Stop Guessing. Start Connecting. Operating satellite hardware in remote locations shouldn't rely on luck. When you are off the grid—whether navigating an offshore passage or working in challenging terrestrial environments—every percentage of battery life and every successful data transmission counts. BlueOrbit is the ultimate tactical planning tool for your Iridium satellite communications. Instead of powering on your device and hoping for a signal, BlueOrbit tells you exactly when and where the next satellite will appear in your sky, ensuring you establish a solid link on your first attempt. Why BlueOrbit is a Game-Changer: Eliminate Connection Failures: View the real-time position and trajectory of the entire Iridium constellation. Know the exact minute your connection window opens and closes. Maximize Critical Battery Life: Stop wasting power on endless signal searches. BlueOrbit allows you to keep your hardware powered down until a satellite is confirmed to be in an optimal line-of-sight. Beat the Terrain: A satellite overhead is useless if it's blocked by a mountain ridge or your vessel's superstructure. Our precise elevation calculator anticipates blockages so you can reposition your antenna before you try to connect. True Offline Independence: Designed for the most remote environments on Earth. Perform a single, ultra-low-bandwidth sync to update the orbital data, and BlueOrbit will run 100% autonomously for days—no internet required. Built for professionals, expedition leaders, and serious mariners who demand reliability, BlueOrbit ensures your communication hardware works when you need it most. Get the exact data you need to secure your uplink. Legal Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability No Affiliation: BlueOrbit is an independent software application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Iridium Communications Inc., Iridium LLC, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. "Iridium" is a registered trademark of Iridium Communications Inc. Accuracy & Warranty Disclaimer: The application and its generated data are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While the orbital calculations are based on standard mathematical models, no claim or guarantee is made regarding the absolute accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the satellite positions, connection windows, or elevation data provided. The developer assumes no liability for missed connections, hardware failures, logistical delays, or any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this application. The user assumes all responsibility and risk for relying on the calculated data.

Screenshots

Diamond Maps Offline3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Diamond Maps Offline at 3 against Byte Ocean's —. Diamond Maps Offline also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Diamond Maps Offline versus Byte Ocean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiamond Maps OfflineByte Ocean
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen HillByte Ocean Software Corp

In-app purchases

None

Diamond Maps Offline

No in-app purchases

None

Byte Ocean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diamond Maps Offline free?
Diamond Maps Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Byte Ocean free?
Byte Ocean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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