AIS Explorer vs Silence Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time Satellite AIS
- Real-time Terrestrial AIS
- Search Vessels
- Save To Favourites
- Last Port of Call
- Advanced Weather Forecasts
- Weather Routing - ETA
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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
Silence Tap
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Take back your focus, one tap at a time. Stop letting notifications dictate your day. Whether you’re diving into deep work, heading into a meeting, or starting a meditation session, Silence Tap gives you instant, timed quiet. Set your preference, timer or alarm, and enjoy true, uninterrupted peace. Silence isn't just a setting; it’s a superpower.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silence Tap at none against AIS Explorer's 3. Silence Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown). AIS Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AIS Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Silence Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIS Explorer | Silence Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PredictWind Limited | Diana Balasa |
In-app purchases
AIS Explorer
- AIS Pro monthly$49.001 Month
- AIS Pro 3 monthly14 Days trial$99.003 Months
- AIS Pro Annual$249.001 Year
Silence Tap
No in-app purchases
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