inDTSmobile vs Captayn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
inDTSmobile
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*** PLEASE NOTE: To use inDTSmobile, it is necessary to be connected to the backend of an inVTS system provided by in-innovative navigation GmbH. *** This app serves as frontend of an inVTS system. inDTSmobile provides view and management of real-time martime traffic. It displays real-time positions of vessels along river sections or coastal waters on top of a nautical chart. Additionally, it presents all available information about the vessels in a table view. This app is suited to be used by port, water police and waterway authorities. Features: * view vessels on a live map and in a table view * get extended vessel and voyage data from inVTS database * notice alarms and warnings generated by inVTS Traffic Analysis System (TAS) * request detailed information about traffic signs and other map elements * display routes, warning areas and corridors * examine depth contours and tide forecasts * use on portable pilot units (PPUs) * follow planned voyages through difficult waterway sections * discover traffic picture in 3-D view
Captayn
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Everyday, everywhere around the world, anyone looking after a yacht has to deal with the same regular issues and the occasional odd ones. This is why we help these people understanding autonomously what is really needed and report that quickly to the most appropriate and available person. Captayn allows you to receive assistance, maintenance and spare parts for your yacht anywhere in the world, at any time. You will find everything you need searching by product, category or brand. For your convenience, you can register your boat and her equipment in advance. When you'll need it, you will just need to select the desired equipment, then reply to some simple, targeted and intuitive questions that will allow Captayn to understand and technically describe your actual need. At the end of the process, Captayn will provide you with a professional and comprehensive report, which you can save and use to describe your request to anyone you like. Moreover, if you wish, Captayn will take care of everything contacting the best specialists for you, selected according to distance, expertise and availability. The after-sales history of your boat will remain available and visible to you, for any future need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inDTSmobile at none against Captayn's 1. Captayn's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Captayn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. inDTSmobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
inDTSmobile ships an update every 2 months, Captayn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | inDTSmobile | Captayn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | in-innovative-navigation GmbH | Captayn Platforms |
In-app purchases
inDTSmobile
No in-app purchases
Captayn
- Request for assistance$2.99
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