# AIS Explorer vs Open PVT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open PVT at none against AIS Explorer's 3. Open PVT also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AIS Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Open PVT asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AIS Explorer | Open PVT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ais-explorer/id1670774413/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [BARBARA SORG INGERMANN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809951038) |

## What reviewers say

### AIS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ais-explorer/id1670774413)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIS Pro monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| AIS Pro 3 monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| AIS Pro Annual | $249.00 | per year |


### Open PVT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-pvt/id6809951036)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AIS Explorer free?

AIS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Open PVT free?

Open PVT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AIS Explorer or Open PVT have ads?

AIS Explorer shows ads; Open PVT does not.

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