app4sail lite vs ai.Orthodrome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
app4sail lite
This nautical navigation application utilizes free S57 vector charts for charting. It provides essential navigation tools for mariners on iOS devices.
- S57 nautical vector charts
- Free chart usage
- Nautical navigation
- iOS compatible
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nautical navigation app. Uses free S57 nautical vector charts
ai.Orthodrome
Calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map and compare different routes. Export your route data in multiple formats or use the companion watch app for on-the-go navigation.
- Calculate orthodromes between points
- Compare orthodrome with loxodrome
- Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX
- Copy route data to clipboard
- Intuitive interface
- Watch version available
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Whether you’re a sailor, aviator, or traveler, this app is your ideal companion. Discover the reasons behind your flight’s route over Greenland with OrthoFinder! Discover OrthoFinder, the ultimate tool for quickly calculating the orthodrome (great-circle distance) on the map between selected points. Effortlessly export lists of segments with locations and desired courses in various formats, including PDF, CSV, GPX, or copy to clipboard. Compare orthodrome and loxodrome routes, and analyze the distance difference. The app also includes a watch version (excluding export options). Features: * Calculate orthodromes between points * Compare orthodrome with loxodrome and distance difference * Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard * Intuitive interface for easy navigation * Watch version available (export options not included) In-App Purchases: In the free version of the application, you initially have five available export options. Each export operation (whether to PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard) consumes one of these options. Once you reach the limit, you can purchase additional export options in increments of five or ten. Alternatively, you can opt for the full version, which eliminates all such limitations. * Free Version Export Limit: 5 exports initially available * Additional exports purchasable in increments of 5 or 10 Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ai.Orthodrome at 100% against app4sail lite's 0%. app4sail lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. ai.Orthodrome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. app4sail lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | app4sail lite | ai.Orthodrome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | anton van oosten | Narcyz Adamus |
Customer experience
app4sail lite
ai.Orthodrome
In-app purchases
app4sail lite
No in-app purchases
ai.Orthodrome
- 5 Exports$1.99
- 10 Exports$2.99
- Full$19.99
