Comparison

AIS Explorer vs Inlaid

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

Inlaid

Digitize your physical storage with AI-powered visual analysis and NFC technology. Create a searchable inventory of your items and containers, syncing seamlessly across your iOS devices. A modern alternative to manual spreadsheets for efficient organization.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across devices
  • AI Visual Search for item identification
  • NFC Container Linking for quick access
  • NFC Writer Suite for tag programming
  • System-Level Search integration
  • Private and secure data storage
Features
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Inlaid is a comprehensive inventory management tool designed to digitize physical storage. By combining visual AI analysis with NFC technology, Inlaid creates a searchable database of your containers, boxes, and collections, accessible instantly from your iOS devices. As a modern replacement for manual spreadsheets, Inlaid leverages native iOS technologies, including CloudKit, Core NFC, and Spotlight to provide a seamless, secure, and professional organization system. Core Features: • iCloud Sync: Automatic, secure synchronization across iPhone and iPad using CloudKit. Inventory data remains consistently updated across all devices with no external accounts required. • AI Visual Search: Advanced image analysis automatically generates descriptive keywords for container contents. Retrieve items by searching for materials, object types, or colors (e.g., "Glass," "Cables," "Blue") without manual tagging. • NFC Container Linking: Link standard NTAG215 tags to physical containers. Scanning a linked tag instantly launches the specific container manifest, providing immediate access to content lists without manual searching. • NFC Writer Suite: Includes a built-in utility to program custom NFC tags. Write standardized payloads for Wi-Fi credentials, URL navigation, FaceTime calls, and SMS triggers directly from the app. • System-Level Search: Full integration with iOS Spotlight allows for item and container retrieval directly from the iPhone Home Screen. • Private & Secure: Built with a privacy-first architecture. All inventory data is stored locally on-device and in your private iCloud container. Supported Use Cases: • Relocation: Managing packing manifests and box tracking during moves. • Asset Management: Cataloging valuable collections, electronics, or equipment. • Archival Storage: Indexing long-term storage, tax documents, and files. • Home Automation: Programming functional NFC triggers for smart home utility.

Screenshots

AIS Explorer4 screens
Inlaid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AIS Explorer at 5.0 against Inlaid's 4.0. AIS Explorer also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Inlaid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Inlaid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIS Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
AIS Explorer versus Inlaid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIS ExplorerInlaid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedSPENCER WILLIAM DEARMAN

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

Inlaid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AIS Explorer free?
AIS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inlaid free?
Inlaid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AIS Explorer or Inlaid?
AIS Explorer is rated higher. AIS Explorer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Inlaid averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AIS Explorer or Inlaid have ads?
AIS Explorer shows ads; Inlaid does not.

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