Comparison

AR Island Map vs Aisea

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

Head to head
About

AR Island Map

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When you start the application and hold it over the island or coast, the name will be displayed in AR ・ The name of the island and the distance to the island are displayed. ・ It is displayed using 3D coordinates and a gyro sensor, so even if you look down from the sky or tilt the camera, the name will be displayed on the island so it is easy to check. ・ AR display works even if you are not connected to the Internet ・ You can check the AR display from any location specified on the map. ・ You can take a photo with the island name and share it by email. ・ The display position can be corrected by swiping the AR display up / down / left / right. ・ It is possible to correct the display position even after taking a picture. ・ All functions can be used for free * If the direction is not correct because the display is always north, remove the case or cover and try again. Metal or magnets on the case or cover may interfere with each other and cause malfunction. β–  Notes ・ Position may not be displayed correctly due to errors in GPS, gyro sensor, and electronic compass. -When used inside buildings, in trains, cars, near electric wires, metal fences, etc., correct information may not be obtained from GPS or electronic compass and may not be displayed correctly. β– Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aisea

This navigation app enhances maritime safety by displaying nearby vessel movements and potential collision risks. It also allows users to report hazards, review past voyages, and manage fleets. Communicate with nearby users directly through the app.

Highlights
  • AIS vessel tracking and collision alerts
  • Map editor for reporting hazards
  • Voyage playback and analysis
  • Fleet management tools
  • In-app Push-To-Talk communication
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β—¦ Radar mode Aisea App's Radar mode displays the movement of vessels in the vicinity equipped with AIS or using the App on a scalable chart. When it detects a risk of collision, the App will warn you minutes ahead. Aisea brings you peace of mind on the sea. β—¦ Map editor and reporting tool Users can report dangerous floating objects from Aisea App, and Map Editors with business accounts can set various areas that require the nearby sailors' attention. Those reported markers may be public and visible on the chart for others or private and hidden. β—¦ Voyage playback Playback the past voyages on the web anytime with videos and other voyage data since Aisea automatically saves them as your vessels navigate. These playbacks help investigate in case of accidents and are useful for optimizing navigation courses. β—¦ Fleet management The Fleet Management interface is available for affordable Business accounts, letting you keep tabs on your fleet, clues, operators, and anyone you need to communicate for your everyday tasks. You and your operators can access the interface from your PC, smart device from anywhere anytime. β—¦ Vessel tracking Aisea monitors vessel locations through Aisea App and AIS stations on the shore and ships. Vessels will be appropriately represented by vessel-shaped icons in scale rather than dots or triangles so that you can grasp the situation intuitively. β—¦ In App Push-To-Talk Communicate with nearby users without radio equipment. UX is carefully designed to resemble the Marine VHF radio with plenty of guidance, so the learning curve will be shallow for everyone. Business users can talk within their business or projects.

Screenshots

AR Island Map4 screens
Aisea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aisea at none against AR Island Map's 6. Aisea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Island Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Aisea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Island Map ships an update every 2 months, Aisea every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
AR Island Map versus Aisea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Island MapAisea
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”14.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size118 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerγ«γ‚ƒγ‚“γ“γ‚½γƒ•γƒˆγ‚¦γ‚§γ‚’Aidea Inc.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AR Island Map

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free2 variants$0.992 Months
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free$3.991 Year
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  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$6.99
None

Aisea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Island Map free?
AR Island Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aisea free?
Aisea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Island Map or Aisea have ads?
AR Island Map shows ads; Aisea does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Island Map or Aisea?
AR Island Map ships an update every 2 months, and Aisea every 3 weeks. Most recently, AR Island Map was updated on September 21, 2026 and Aisea on September 10, 2026.

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