Comparison

Ventus PRO vs Radar Plotting

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

Head to head
About

Ventus PRO

Control key features of Expedition Navigation Software remotely from your device. Manage timers, set start lines, view active marks, and create new courses with precision.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Expedition Navigation Software
  • Expedition Timer control (15, 10, 5, 3 min)
  • Set Start Line ends
  • View Active Mark
  • Select Active course
  • Ping new mark by range and bearing
  • MOB Button
Features
Currently charting
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Ventus PRO, the first and only system that gives you control of key Expedition Navigation Software features from a remote device. Our new PRO version not only has all the features of the original Ventus Navigator that lets you view all the data that Expedition puts out in the palm of your hand but also gives you the ability to control the key functions of Expedition remotely. New Features Include: * - Uses the Expedition Timer 15, 10,5, or 3 minute timers * - Set the ends of the Start Line * - View the Active Mark in your current course * - Select Active course from your course list * - Select the mark you want to be Active in the current course * - Ping new mark by range and bearing to create a new active course, or to insert new mark into an existing course * - MOB Button on each page

About

Radar Plotting

This app offers advanced radar plotting for maritime navigation. It allows users to calculate critical encounter data, plan maneuvers, and analyze complex scenarios with interactive visualizations. Designed for training and decision support, it aids in understanding vessel interactions.

Highlights
  • Kinematic calculations (CPA/TCPA, aspect)
  • True and relative speed estimation
  • Evasive maneuver planning with COLREG guidance
  • Rescue and escape scenario planning
  • Double-target analysis
  • Current and drift estimation
  • Interactive radar canvas with playback
Features
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Radar Plotting provides advanced radar-plotting capabilities for iPhone and iPad. Compute CPA/TCPA, estimate true motion, plan evasive/rescue/escape manoeuvres, and analyse two-target encounters — all visualised on an interactive radar sheet. Highlights: - Precise kinematic calculations (CPA/TCPA, aspect, true & relative speed) - Evasive manoeuvres with COLREG guidance - Rescue & escape planning, including scenarios with faster vessels - Double-target handling - Current/drift estimation - Interactive canvas with adjustable scales and animated trajectory playback - Import/export via QR code and PDF report generation Safety note: This app is for training and decision support. It does not replace certified navigational equipment or official procedures. Always follow COLREG and local/company rules.

Screenshots

Ventus PRO4 screens
Radar Plotting3 screens

Verdict

The call

Ventus PRO and Radar Plotting both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ventus PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Radar Plotting's. Ventus PRO also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked). Radar Plotting's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $119.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Ventus PRO costs $119.99 and Radar Plotting $7.99 up front. Ventus PRO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Radar Plotting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ventus PRO against 5.0 for Radar Plotting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ventus PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Radar Plotting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ventus PRO ships an update every 4 months, Radar Plotting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ventus PRO versus Radar Plotting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVentus PRORadar Plotting
Price$119.99$7.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentus Navigation LLCGiacomo Gabriele

Customer experience

Ventus PRO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Radar Plotting

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ventus PRO

One-time2
  • VentusPro - Pebble Watch Link$9.99
  • VentusPro - Strip Chart$24.99
None

Radar Plotting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ventus PRO free?
Ventus PRO costs $119.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Radar Plotting free?
Radar Plotting costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ventus PRO or Radar Plotting?
Ventus PRO and Radar Plotting are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Ventus PRO or Radar Plotting have ads?
Neither Ventus PRO nor Radar Plotting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ventus PRO or Radar Plotting?
Ventus PRO ships an update every 4 months, and Radar Plotting every 5 months. Most recently, Ventus PRO was updated on August 26, 2026 and Radar Plotting on September 21, 2026.

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