Comparison

vmsTRACK vs OceanFishMap

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

Head to head
About

vmsTRACK

Features
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With this app you are able to read-out the vmsTRACK-PRO 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.

About

OceanFishMap

This app provides fishing boats with oceanographic data and expert recommendations to optimize fishing operations. It allows users to record and share catch information, view vessel positions on a map, and send emergency messages.

Highlights
  • Oceanographic data updates
  • Expert fishing recommendations
  • Offline data viewing
  • Vessel position on map
  • Catch reporting and sharing
  • Emergency messaging
Features
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OceanBytes provides fishing boats Oceanographic data including fishing recommendations created by expert Oceanographers that helps the boats save time and fuel. The app also allows the boats to record and share catch information in addition to the ability to send SOS and emergency messages. With OceanBytes you can: Get daily updates of Sea Surface Temperature, Plankton, Sea Surface Height Anomaly and Surface Currents. Get updated Fishing Recommendations twice a week. Download and View the data offline. See your vessel position on the map to find good fishing locations near you. View course and distance to a location from your vessel. Create fish catch reports for different species and share it. Send different types of emergency messages. Make your fishing operations more efficient with OceanBytes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

vmsTRACK4 screens
OceanFishMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vmsTRACK at none against OceanFishMap's 4. vmsTRACK also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). OceanFishMap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months). 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. OceanFishMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per month. vmsTRACK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vmsTRACK ships an update every 41 months, OceanFishMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
vmsTRACK versus OceanFishMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervmsTRACKOceanFishMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherdock AGOceanBytes Holding LLC

In-app purchases

None

vmsTRACK

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

OceanFishMap

Subscriptions4
  • Coastal7 Days trial$100.001 Month
  • Coastal + AIS$149.001 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$200.001 Month
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  • Pro + AIS$249.001 Month

Questions

Is vmsTRACK free?
vmsTRACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OceanFishMap free?
OceanFishMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do vmsTRACK or OceanFishMap have ads?
Neither vmsTRACK nor OceanFishMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vmsTRACK or OceanFishMap?
vmsTRACK ships an update every 41 months, and OceanFishMap fortnightly. Most recently, vmsTRACK was updated on September 12, 2026 and OceanFishMap on September 8, 2026.

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