Comparison

Ocean Signal vs Boat Data

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

Head to head
About

Ocean Signal

Access critical information for emergency beacons and live data from Class B AIS devices. Utilize NFC for PLB, EPIRB, and MOB details, including battery status and test results. Configure settings and view live AIS targets via WiFi connection.

Highlights
  • Emergency beacon information access
  • Live Class B AIS data
  • NFC for PLB/EPIRB/MOB details
  • Battery condition and test results
  • Change MOB settings
  • WiFi connection for ATB1 AIS
  • Vessel detail configuration
Features
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The Ocean Signal App allows easy access to Emergency PLB/EPIRB/MOB information as well as live information from your Class B AIS. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows access to PLB, EPIRB and MOB details where operation time, Battery condition and test results can be easily checked and displayed on a mobile device. You can even change settings for your MOB's like adding a MMSI without turning the product on! The use of NFC ensures that maximum battery capacity can be ensured giving you confidence that a Beacon will give maximum performance when required in an emergency situation. WiFi connection to the Ocean Signal ATB1 gives access to live AIS target data along with status and performance details, as well as test and Ownership details for Distress Beacons. Initial configuration with vessel details for the ATB1 Class B AIS is also carried out via the WiFi connection.

About

Boat Data

Features
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Stay in control on the water with "Boat Data". Connect to your boat’s network and get instant access to speed, heading, depth, wind, and more. Monitor nearby vessels with AIS, and display all data from SignalK, NMEA 0183 or NMEA2000 protocols in a clean, customizable dashboard. Perfect for sailors, cruisers, and racing enthusiasts who want safer, smarter, and more connected boating. By downloading this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/")

Screenshots

Ocean Signal4 screens
Boat Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocean Signal at none against Boat Data's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boat Data sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Ocean Signal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ocean Signal versus Boat Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOcean SignalBoat Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOcean Signal LimitedFABIAN FISAHN

In-app purchases

None

Ocean Signal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Boat Data

Subscriptions1
  • Boat Data - Premium14 Days trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Ocean Signal free?
Ocean Signal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boat Data free?
Boat Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ocean Signal or Boat Data have ads?
Neither Ocean Signal nor Boat Data shows ads.

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