Comparison

VesBuddy vs RockCONNECT IoT

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

Head to head
About

VesBuddy

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VesBuddy is a robust platform for seafarers, harnessing cutting-edge technology to offer comprehensive support for seafarers' needs, addressing both personal and operational requirements. Designed and developed by a Seafarer for the Seafarer Community. VesBuddy attempts to equip Seafarers with powerful tools to make their lives a little easier. This app comes packed with exciting features that include: - Finance Manager: A collection of finance tools for seafarers to easily record and monitor their finances. - Currency Rates: A simple currency converter auto updates with the latest rates. - SeaTime Logger: Effortlessly track your sea time using this advanced digital module. - Doc Locker: Keep your documents safe and secure with our powerful locker. - Navigator: An integrated navigation system powered only by device sensors. - SeaSIM: An easy to use eSIM module tailored for Seafarer needs. This is just the beginning. I remain committed to improving VesBuddy and regularly adding new features to benefit the Seafarer Community. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for this app improvement. Privacy Policy: https://alangautham.dev/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RockCONNECT IoT

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For configuring, updating and managing your Ground Control IoT devices via Bluetooth. Including support for RockREMOTE Mini and RockBLOCK PRO.

Screenshots

VesBuddy4 screens
RockCONNECT IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RockCONNECT IoT at none against VesBuddy's 1. VesBuddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. VesBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RockCONNECT IoT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesBuddy ships an update weekly, RockCONNECT IoT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
VesBuddy versus RockCONNECT IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesBuddyRockCONNECT IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size130 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlan Rosario Gautham HGround Control Technologies UK Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VesBuddy

One-time1
  • SeaBuddy PRO$6.99
None

RockCONNECT IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesBuddy free?
VesBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RockCONNECT IoT free?
RockCONNECT IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesBuddy or RockCONNECT IoT have ads?
Neither VesBuddy nor RockCONNECT IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VesBuddy or RockCONNECT IoT?
VesBuddy ships an update weekly, and RockCONNECT IoT every 2 months. Most recently, VesBuddy was updated on October 17, 2026 and RockCONNECT IoT on October 24, 2026.

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