Ixio Decoder vs Virtual Loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ixio Decoder
Instantly decode sensor "ZIP codes" from your device's LCD menu. Access a complete list of active parameters and their values without needing a live connection to your sensor.
- Decode sensor ZIP codes
- View active parameters
- Access parameter values
- No live connection required
- Simple sensor configuration access
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The IXIO Decoder app allows you to decode the “ZIP code” displayed in the LCD menu of your IXIO sensor and instantly generate a complete list of all active parameters and values. It provides a simple way to access your sensor configuration without needing a live connection.
Virtual Loop
This utility app allows users to configure and monitor vehicle detection sensors. It enables exporting and importing sensor settings and provides visual and auditory feedback on sensor status.
- Configure vehicle detection sensors
- Export and import sensor settings
- Monitor sensor status visually
- Receive auditory alerts for sensor conditions
- Check sensor condition
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"Virtual Loop" is an App for setting and checking of the vehicle detection sensor OVS-02 series manufactured by OPTEX CO., LTD. It is possible to export the setting information of the sensor and import it with other units. The condition of the sensor could be checked by the color and sound on the App display. For details, please refer to the installation manual of OVS-02 series at the following link. URL:https://navi.optex.net/manual/09247/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ixio Decoder at 5.0 against Virtual Loop's 4.0. Virtual Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Ixio Decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Ixio Decoder ships an update every 32 months, Virtual Loop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ixio Decoder | Virtual Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BEA S.A. | OPTEX CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Ixio Decoder
Virtual Loop
In-app purchases
Ixio Decoder
No in-app purchases
Virtual Loop
No in-app purchases
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