Comparison

AIS Explorer vs Sena Marine

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

Head to head
About

AIS Explorer

Track ships and yachts globally in real-time with advanced satellite and terrestrial AIS receivers. Offers vessel search, favorites, port of call details, and integrated weather forecasts with routing for ETAs. Provides comprehensive satellite AIS data.

Highlights
  • Real-time Satellite AIS
  • Real-time Terrestrial AIS
  • Search Vessels
  • Save To Favourites
  • Last Port of Call
  • Advanced Weather Forecasts
  • Weather Routing - ETA
Features
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AIS Explorer displays real-time positions and movement of Ships and Yachts anywhere in the world, using the most advanced satellite and terrestrial receivers. The best pricing for the most comprehensive Satellite AIS available. Try it Now! - Search Vessels - Save To Favourites - Real-Time Satellite AIS - Real-Time Terrestrial AIS - Vessel Types - Last Port of Call - Advanced Weather Forecasts From PredictWind - Weather Routing - ETA Terms & Conditions: https://www.aisexplorerapp.com/en/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.aisexplorerapp.com/en/privacy-policy

About

Sena Marine

Features
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*Note: The Sena Marine App works with selected Sena products. ---------------------------------------------------- Introducing the Sena Marine App The key features of the Sena Marine App are as follows. * Remote Control for Mesh Intercom and phone * Manage pairing list * Individual volume management * Get notifications of the latest firmware * Download and view the User's Guide or Quick Start Guide * Basic device settings * Set up speed dials To use the Sena Marine App, download the app and pair/connect your Sena headset to your mobile phone in the Bluetooth settings menu. List of supported products - NAUTITALK BOSUN, NAUTITALK CREW, NAUTITALK OPEN, NAUTITALK EASY, NAUTITALK N2R. Exact list of features may vary with individual products. Please contact us for support at sena.com. About Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of Bluetooth communication devices, including Bluetooth motorcycle intercom. Since its first and flagship product, the SMH10 Bluetooth intercom/headset for Motorcycle helmets, Sena has been a leading provider of Bluetooth communication systems for power sports and other outdoor activities. Sena offers its products worldwide through its global network of distributors, retailers and OEM partners. For more information on Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. and its products, please visit www.sena.com.

Screenshots

AIS Explorer4 screens
Sena Marine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sena Marine at none against AIS Explorer's 3. Sena Marine also leads on ads (none vs shown). AIS Explorer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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. AIS Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Sena Marine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AIS Explorer ships an update monthly, Sena Marine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AIS Explorer versus Sena Marine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIS ExplorerSena Marine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedSena Technologies

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AIS Explorer

Subscriptions3
  • AIS Pro monthly$49.001 Month
  • AIS Pro 3 monthly14 Days trial$99.003 Months
  • AIS Pro Annual$249.001 Year
None

Sena Marine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AIS Explorer free?
AIS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sena Marine free?
Sena Marine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AIS Explorer or Sena Marine have ads?
AIS Explorer shows ads; Sena Marine does not.
Which is updated more often, AIS Explorer or Sena Marine?
AIS Explorer ships an update monthly, and Sena Marine every 3 months. Most recently, AIS Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sena Marine on October 26, 2026.

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