AMSA Pilot vs AMPI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AMSA Pilot
This app facilitates reporting of suspected non-compliance with maritime pilot transfer requirements to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. It also provides access to essential information resources and allows for general marine safety concerns to be reported.
- Report suspected non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements
- Access SOLAS and ISO requirements information
- View IMO Pilot Boarding Poster and Resolutions
- Access relevant Marine Notices
- Report general marine safety concerns
- Access user agreement
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Pilot Reporting Mobile Application (App) is primarily an information-sharing tool to help improve maritime safety. The App assists Australian marine pilots to easily notify AMSA where non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements is suspected. Suspected instances of non-compliance with the SOLAS and/or ISO requirements associated with pilot ladders and pilot transfer arrangements should be notified to AMSA as soon as possible. Many useful information resources regarding pilot transfer arrangements are contained in the App including the IMO Pilot Boarding Poster, IMO Resolutions, ISO 799, relevant Marine Notices etc. The App can also be used to report general marine safety concerns via AMSA's online Form 355. User's must accept the 'User Agreement to gain access to the App. For further information, or to report technical issues with the App, please contact the developers 'App Wizard' via email to info@appwizard.com.au. Climb Safe!
AMPI
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The Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) is the peak professional body representing pilots across the Australasian region. The AMPI mobile App is an information-sharing tool to help improve maritime safety and enhance engagement amongst its members and maritime industry stakeholders. The App also contains a variety of useful information resources regarding pilot transfer arrangements for operational reference purposes. The 'Next Port Report Forms' enable Australian marine pilots to notify the next port where non-compliance with the pilot transfer requirements is identified. Users must agree to the User Agreement to gain access to the App. The AMPI mobile App is another great step forward to improve maritime safety outcomes for marine pilots throughout the Australasian region - proudly developed by Australian developers 'App Wizard' (appwizard.com.au). For further information, or to report technical issues with the App, please contact the App developers via email to info@appwizard.com.au
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AMSA Pilot at every 4 months against AMPI's every 16 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AMSA Pilot ships an update every 4 months, AMPI every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMSA Pilot | AMPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | Australasian Marine Pilots Institute Limited |
In-app purchases
AMSA Pilot
No in-app purchases
AMPI
No in-app purchases
