Jotron PLB vs vmsTRACK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jotron PLB
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Jotron PLB is a tool for distributors to configure the Jotron PLBs. It will also allow read back of already programmed beacons.
vmsTRACK
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With this app you are able to read-out the vmsTRACK-PRO 2.Generation transmitter. You can check the battery status and static data. vmsTRACK-PRO is an AIS transmitter used for small vessel tracking (e.g. fishing vessels). The GPS track is transmitted and additionally stored in its internal flash memory. With this app you can read-out this track via Bluetooth and the track is shown on the map view of your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: vmsTRACK at every 3 weeks against Jotron PLB's every 8 months. vmsTRACK also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 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.
Jotron PLB ships an update every 8 months, vmsTRACK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jotron PLB | vmsTRACK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jotron AS | Weatherdock AG |
In-app purchases
Jotron PLB
No in-app purchases
vmsTRACK
No in-app purchases
