AMSA Pilot vs Metra Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.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!
Metra Plus
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, Metra Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMSA Pilot | Metra Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | METRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
AMSA Pilot
No in-app purchases
Metra Plus
No in-app purchases









