Comparison

SAMUDRA vs AP AWARE

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

Head to head
About

SAMUDRA

Features
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“SAMUDRA” (Smart Access to Marine Users for Data Resources, and ocean Advisories) is envisaged to give an easy access for users to the ocean information and advisory services provided by The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) (under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government Of India). The app empowers users with real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters such as tsunamis, high waves, swell surge alerts, and ocean current alerts etc. ensuring that individuals and communities stay informed to take necessary precautions. The app also offers invaluable services to the fishing community, providing PFZ advisories that guide fishermen to the most probable fish aggregation locations thereby maximising catch rates, and improving livelihoods. Furthermore, the mobile app provides a five-day advanced OSF, predicted tides along the coast etc. enabling mariners, fishermen, and coastal communities to plan their activities in advance, mitigating risks and optimising operations based on predicted ocean conditions. The app has interactive maps, charts, and animations that enhance comprehension of complex oceanic phenomena. The application is now available in English, Hindi and Indian coastal languages (Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Bengali).

About

AP AWARE

Features
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AWARE is an integrated platform which provides critical alerts and actionable advisories across many sectors for the state of Andhra Pradesh. Serving as a centralized knowledge hub, AWARE aggregates data across multiple domains to support timely decision-making and preparedness efforts. Powered by AI, it provides predictive forecasts and concise guidance for action. It offers district-level alerts for officials and the public. Core modules include - Rainfall, Lightning, Reservoir Advisory, Cyclone Path, MI Tanks, and Flood Warning. We are actively integrating additional modules and will release them in the application soon, further strengthening early-warning and decision support across the state.

Screenshots

SAMUDRA4 screens
AP AWARE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AP AWARE at every 2 weeks against SAMUDRA's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAMUDRA ships an update every 3 months, AP AWARE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SAMUDRA versus AP AWARE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMUDRAAP AWARE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINCOISRTGS,Govt of AP

In-app purchases

None

SAMUDRA

No in-app purchases

None

AP AWARE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMUDRA free?
SAMUDRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AP AWARE free?
AP AWARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAMUDRA or AP AWARE have ads?
Neither SAMUDRA nor AP AWARE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAMUDRA or AP AWARE?
SAMUDRA ships an update every 3 months, and AP AWARE every 2 weeks. Most recently, SAMUDRA was updated on September 18, 2026 and AP AWARE on September 18, 2026.

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