vmsTRACK vs OceanFishMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vmsTRACK
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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.
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.
- Oceanographic data updates
- Expert fishing recommendations
- Offline data viewing
- Vessel position on map
- Catch reporting and sharing
- Emergency messaging
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. OceanFishMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per month. vmsTRACK asks for nothing beyond the download.
vmsTRACK ships an update every 41 months, OceanFishMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vmsTRACK | OceanFishMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weatherdock AG | OceanBytes Holding LLC |
In-app purchases
vmsTRACK
No in-app purchases
OceanFishMap
- 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









