Comparison

KVH TracVision® vs BlueDimmer

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

Head to head
About

KVH TracVision®

This application offers mobile control for KVH TracVision satellite antenna systems. It facilitates easy setup, software updates, and system diagnostics. Users can monitor antenna status, switch satellites, and access help resources for a seamless satellite TV experience.

Highlights
  • Easy installation wizard
  • Software and satellite library updates
  • Antenna status and signal strength monitoring
  • Satellite switching (automatic/manual)
  • System diagnostics
  • Access FAQs and help
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The KVH TracVision app for TracVision TV1, TV3, TV5, TV6, TV8, UHD7, RV1, and A9 provides easy access from your mobile device to your TracVision satellite Antenna system. With the TracVision app you can: • Access a wizard for easy installation and setup of your TracVision system • Update your system’s software, including updates to the satellite library • View antenna status, signal strength, and satellite being tracked • Switch satellites, or choose automatic or manual satellite switching (subject to service and antenna type) • Select your Master Receiver (TV-series/RV1/A9) • Access FAQs and Help feature • Perform system diagnostics that are sent directly to KVH Tech Support for fast troubleshooting Enjoying satellite TV at sea or on land has never been so easy!

About

BlueDimmer

Control your DALCNet Bluetooth Low Energy dimmers remotely. Adjust lighting settings and manage your connected devices with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote control for DALCNet dimmers
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
  • Adjust lighting settings
  • Manage connected devices
Features
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Remote App for DALCNet Blue Tooth Low Energy Dimmers

Screenshots

KVH TracVision®4 screens
BlueDimmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KVH TracVision® at 5.0 against BlueDimmer's 1.0. KVH TracVision® also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). BlueDimmer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KVH TracVision® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of KVH TracVision®'s written reviews are positive against 25% of BlueDimmer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KVH TracVision® ships an update every 5 months, BlueDimmer every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KVH TracVision® versus BlueDimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKVH TracVision®BlueDimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKVH Industries, Inc.DALCNET SRL

Customer experience

KVH TracVision®

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BlueDimmer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

KVH TracVision®

No in-app purchases

None

BlueDimmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KVH TracVision® free?
KVH TracVision® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueDimmer free?
BlueDimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KVH TracVision® or BlueDimmer?
KVH TracVision® is rated higher. KVH TracVision® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BlueDimmer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KVH TracVision® or BlueDimmer have ads?
Neither KVH TracVision® nor BlueDimmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KVH TracVision® or BlueDimmer?
KVH TracVision® ships an update every 5 months, and BlueDimmer every 3 months. Most recently, KVH TracVision® was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlueDimmer on November 1, 2026.

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