Comparison

SOLAS4 vs Maritime Master

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

Head to head
About

SOLAS4

Features
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In this interactive course you will learn about all the requirements of the SOLAS convention related to radio communications on board a ship (Part IV). You will learn the types of radio equipment, the requirements of the convention, the composition of radio equipment depending on the sea area. The course includes five different visual tests that will help you strengthen your knowledge. It will be interesting and informative.

About

Maritime Master

Master maritime knowledge with this comprehensive app. Practice radar plotting, perform essential navigation and ship calculations, and review nautical regulations and procedures. Includes interactive learning tools and exam preparation features for deck cadets and officers.

Highlights
  • Radar plotting simulator
  • Navigation and ship calculation suite
  • Nautical regulations library
  • COLREGs mastery tools
  • Interactive learning games
  • OOW progress tracker
Features
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Study faster. Sail safer. Practice radar plotting, run bridge calculations, and master COLREGs, all in one app built for OOW prep and day-to-day reference. Designed for deck cadets, maritime students, and working officers (OOW, 3/O, 2/O). Radar plotting simulator: Add multiple targets with custom courses and speeds Automatic CPA/TCPA with clear high-risk warnings Relative motion vectors and target trails to visualise situations Training disclaimer: This simulator is for education only and must not be used for real-world navigation or collision-avoidance decisions. Calculation suite: Navigation: Speed–Time–Distance, ETA, Dead Reckoning, Course & Distance (Rhumb Line & Great Circle), Set & Drift & Fix Position Terrestrial & Celestial: Compass Error, Parallel Indexing, Object Distance, Advance & Transfer, Meridian Passage & LOP sight-reduction helper Stability & Ship Construction: FSE correction, Mean Draft, TPC/LCF usage, Trim & VCG Meteorology: True Wind, Barometer corrections, Beaufort scale converter & Tides and Currents Essential learning & reference library: Regulations: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM Code, ISPS Code, GMDSS (quick-reference guides) Core nautical knowledge: Passage planning; ECDIS & charts; basic stability; compass deviation Procedures: Emergency procedures; SOPEP & SMPEP; checklists for safe watchkeeping; logbook entries; equipment handover Electronic navigation: AIS data interpretation; ECDIS functions; AIS/MMSI code reference Master the Rules of the Road (COLREGs): Shapes and sound signals International Code of Signals (ICOS) IALA buoyage systems (A & B) Test yourself & prep for exams: Flashcards, ICOS Hangman, and a Buoy Night-Light game OOW progress tracker. Who is it for? Maritime students & deck cadets: build a strong foundation Officers in training: prepare confidently for OOW certification Active deck officers: quick reference, calculation practice, and knowledge refreshers Anyone who wants to learn more about maritime and OOW Download Maritime Master - OOW and advance your maritime knowledge with confidence.

Screenshots

SOLAS44 screens
Maritime Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SOLAS4 at $1.99 against Maritime Master's $9.99. SOLAS4 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On 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

SOLAS4 costs $1.99 and Maritime Master $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SOLAS4 versus Maritime Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOLAS4Maritime Master
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLEKSANDR IZERGINMARITIME MASTER LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SOLAS4

No in-app purchases

None

Maritime Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOLAS4 free?
SOLAS4 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maritime Master free?
Maritime Master costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOLAS4 or Maritime Master have ads?
Neither SOLAS4 nor Maritime Master shows ads.

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