Comparison

AMSA Pilot vs Metra Plus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.ย  User's must accept the 'User Agreement to gain access to the App.ย  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!

About

Metra Plus

Features
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Metra Plus gives mobile flexibility to smart locker users allowing you to hire, open, manage and share your lockers at your convenience. When you locate your facility from a drop-down menu in the app โ€“ this could be your gym, pool, or workplace smart locker โ€“ you will be presented with the smart locker reservation options available to you. Select the location and size of your locker and use your device to open it. Depending on the location parameters these may be free, have time restrictions or have a hire charge which can all be seen and paid through the app.

Screenshots

AMSA Pilot4 screens
Metra Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metra Plus at every 5 weeks against AMSA Pilot's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMSA Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Metra Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
AMSA Pilot versus Metra Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMSA PilotMetra Plus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAustralian Maritime Safety AuthorityMETRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

AMSA Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

Metra Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMSA Pilot free?
AMSA Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metra Plus free?
Metra Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AMSA Pilot or Metra Plus have ads?
Neither AMSA Pilot nor Metra Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AMSA Pilot or Metra Plus?
AMSA Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Metra Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, AMSA Pilot was updated on June 11, 2026 and Metra Plus on June 12, 2026.

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