iAIS vs Marine Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iAIS
Visualize AIS targets relative to your device's position, displaying detailed information about each target. Overlay AIS data on Navionics charts and share your boat's live position with others. This app is intended for basic navigation reference only.
- AIS target plotting
- NMEA data instruments
- AIS target details display
- Navionics chart overlay
- Live boat position sharing
- GPS and Wind data view
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iAIS is a simple AIS target plotter and NMEA data instrument designed for use with the DigitalYacht iAIS WiFi receiver. AIS targets are plotted relative to iPhone/iPod/iPad position. Tapping on an AIS target displays details (i.e. speed, course, destination, type, length, etc.). GPS and Wind data can also be viewed on the Instrument panel. You can also display the AIS targets over your Navionics charts. With a one off In App purchase, iAIS can use all your existing Navionics charts with no additional charges for the charts. You can share your boat's live position, speed and course and be visible on other free internet based AIS apps and web sites like BoatWatch and MarineTraffic if you have a valid MMSI number for your boat. In the US you can obtain an MMSI number for your boat by visiting http://www.boatus.com/mmsi. In the UK visit https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence or email us for an internet only MMSI number. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. NOT FOR NAVIGATION iAIS should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.
Marine Radar
View and control radar images from a compatible wireless radar sensor on your iOS device. This app aids in navigation by displaying radar data, but is not a substitute for fundamental navigation skills.
- View radar images on iOS devices
- Control radar images
- Connects to Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W
- Aids in voyage
- Requires compatible Furuno hardware
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Descriptions: This Marine Radar App, in connection with the Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W, enables to view and control Radar images on iOS devices. How to use: Get the Marine Radar App installed on your device. Connect your device to the DRS4W and launch the app to view the Radar images. For detailed setup and operation procedures, see the operation manual enclosed with the DRS4W. NOTE: This application is aimed for the help of the voyage. Electronic aids are not a replacement for basic navigation principles and common sense. NOTE for use in Japan: This application can be used only in situations where GP-1x71F of FURUNO Chart Plotter is equipped at the same time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marine Radar at none against iAIS's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. iAIS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marine Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marine Radar holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 31% positive.
iAIS ships an update every 10 months, Marine Radar every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | iAIS | Marine Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 2.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DigitalYacht Ltd. | 株式会社フルノソフテック |
Customer experience
iAIS
Marine Radar
In-app purchases
iAIS
- Navionics Charts Upgrade$9.99
Marine Radar
No in-app purchases









