Comparison

iAIS vs Marine Radar

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AIS target plotting
  • NMEA data instruments
  • AIS target details display
  • Navionics chart overlay
  • Live boat position sharing
  • GPS and Wind data view
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • View radar images on iOS devices
  • Control radar images
  • Connects to Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W
  • Aids in voyage
  • Requires compatible Furuno hardware
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iAIS4 screens
Marine Radar3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iAIS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marine Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAIS ships an update every 10 months, Marine Radar every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iAIS versus Marine Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAISMarine Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings)2.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalYacht Ltd.株式会社フルノソフテック

Customer experience

iAIS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.5%

Marine Radar

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iAIS

One-time1
  • Navionics Charts Upgrade$9.99
None

Marine Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAIS free?
iAIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marine Radar free?
Marine Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAIS or Marine Radar?
Marine Radar is rated higher. iAIS averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Marine Radar averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.
Do iAIS or Marine Radar have ads?
Neither iAIS nor Marine Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAIS or Marine Radar?
iAIS ships an update every 10 months, and Marine Radar every 11 months. Most recently, iAIS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Marine Radar on November 1, 2026.

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