AMSA Pilot vs iThrottle BTX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.Β User's must accept the 'User Agreement to gain access to the App.Β 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!
iThrottle BTX
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iThrottle Controller App β Take full control of your vehicleβs throttle response straight from your smartphone. Personalise your experience by selecting from three unique interface layouts and a range of colour themes to match your vehicleβs interior. Instantly switch between driving modes including Boost, Towing, Crawl, Winch, Sand/Mud, Economy, and more. Fine-tune every mode to create the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and style for any driving condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iThrottle BTX at every 2 months against AMSA Pilot's every 4 months. AMSA Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, iThrottle BTX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMSA Pilot | iThrottle BTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | iThrottle Australia Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
AMSA Pilot
No in-app purchases
iThrottle BTX
No in-app purchases








