Comparison

Kraken NextGen vs AOI

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

Head to head
About

Kraken NextGen

Enhance your underwater photography and track dives with AI-powered image improvements and detailed dive logging. This app works with smart housings to provide real-time data and safety timers for a superior diving experience.

Highlights
  • AI Image Enhancement
  • AI Color Correction
  • AI Image Denoise
  • Comprehensive Dive Logs
  • Real-Time Dive Tracking
  • Cool-Down Timers
  • Decompression Calculations
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Kraken NextGen is your all-in-one app for underwater photography and dive tracking, designed to pair seamlessly with Kraken Sports Smart Housing. Rebuilt from the ground up, Kraken NextGen takes your underwater experience to the next level with cutting-edge features, including: • AI Image Enhancement: Let our AI improve photo quality with intelligent adjustments. • AI Color Correction: Achieve accurate, vibrant colors in underwater shots. • AI Image Denoise: Reduce noise and maintain clarity for stunning visuals. • Comprehensive Dive Logs: Log and review all dive data, including depth and temperature. • Real-Time Dive Tracking: Keep track of critical stats during your dive. • Cool-Down Timers: Utilize fly and dive cool-down timers for safety. • Decompression Calculations: Stay informed with on-screen decompression data for each dive. • Unlock the full potential of your Kraken Smart Housing and redefine your underwater adventure with KrakenNextGen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://krakensports.ca/privacy/

About

AOI

Features
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Easily configure your ALS-01 with a wide selection of colors and lighting effects. Use the color palette or wheel to create vibrant lighting combinations and customize how the light is emitted. Save up to 10 different configurations of colours and light emitting style for each profile. No limit to the number of profiles created. Personalized the profiles and recall them effortlessly, even when underwater. The app unlocks endless possibilities to create stunning, dynamic lighting experiences.

Screenshots

Kraken NextGen4 screens
AOI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AOI at none against Kraken NextGen's 4. AOI also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kraken NextGen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kraken NextGen ships an update every 2 months, AOI every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kraken NextGen versus AOI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKraken NextGenAOI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDATS SportsAOI-UW LIMITED

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kraken NextGen

Subscriptions4
  • Kraken Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Kraken Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kraken Pro Half-Yearly7 Days trial$49.996 Months
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  • Kraken Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

AOI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kraken NextGen free?
Kraken NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AOI free?
AOI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kraken NextGen or AOI have ads?
Neither Kraken NextGen nor AOI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kraken NextGen or AOI?
Kraken NextGen ships an update every 2 months, and AOI every 10 days. Most recently, Kraken NextGen was updated on November 4, 2026 and AOI on October 30, 2026.

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