Comparison

IALA System vs Maritime Master

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

Head to head
About

IALA System

Learn maritime navigation with detailed illustrations and explanations of the IALA System. Features an interactive quiz to test your knowledge and track progress. Ideal for both beginners and experienced mariners seeking to deepen their understanding.

Highlights
  • Detailed IALA System explanations
  • Vivid illustrations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Interactive True/False quiz
  • Progress tracking
  • Suitable for all experience levels
Features
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through maritime navigation with our IALA System learning app. Immerse yourself in a world of vivid illustrations that bring concepts to life, accompanied by detailed and insightful descriptions. Whether you're a novice or seasoned mariner, our app caters to all levels of expertise. Navigate through the complexities of the IALA System effortlessly as you engage with our user-friendly interface and intuitive design. Dive deep into each topic, supported by clear and concise explanations that enhance your understanding of key principles. Our app doesn't just teach; it facilitates a genuine learning experience. To reinforce your knowledge, we've integrated an interactive True/False quiz feature. This ensures an active learning process, allowing you to apply what you've learned in a practical and engaging way. Track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and sail confidently towards proficiency. With a focus on fostering a deep understanding of the IALA System, our app goes beyond rote memorization, empowering users to grasp the principles and apply them in real-world scenarios. Whether you're studying for certification or simply expanding your maritime knowledge, our IALA System learning app is your reliable companion on this educational voyage.

About

Maritime Master

Features
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Stop memorising the regulations. Start mastering them. Maritime Master - COLREG is the definitive interactive guide to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs / IRPCS). Designed for deck officers, yachtmasters, and serious boaters, this app replaces dry textbooks with intuitive visual simulations. Whether you are preparing for your exams, or simply need a reliable pocket reference at sea, Maritime Master helps you learn faster and retain more. Most apps just copy-paste the rules. We bring them to life. Interactive Scenarios: Don’t just read Rule 14 (Head-on) or Rule 15 (Crossing), control the vessels on screen to see exactly who gives way. Visual Light Sectors: Build the "Mercedes" arc yourself. Finally understand exactly what 112.5Β°, 135Β°, and 225Β° look like in real life. Smart Quizzes: Test your knowledge with "Exam Trap" questions that highlight common mistakes students make in oral exams. KEY FEATURES Complete Rule Book (1-38): Full, searchable text of the Steering and Sailing Rules, perfectly formatted for mobile. Navigation Lights & Shapes: Toggle between Day, Night, and Fog modes to master Rule 20. See instantly how shapes change for RAM, CBD, NUC, and Fishing vessels. Restricted Visibility (Rule 19): A dedicated Radar Simulator helps you decide whether to turn to starboard or reduce speed in fog.Β  Sound & Distress Signals: Interactive buttons to hear blast patterns (Rule 34/35) and visualize Annex IV distress signals like Red Flares and Smoke.Β  Steering Rules Visualized: * Overtaking (Rule 13): Clearly see the overtaking sector vs. crossing. Narrow Channels (Rule 9): Master positioning and bends.Β  TSS (Rule 10): Visualize lane discipline and crossing angles.Β  Offline Ready: No internet required. Study in your bunk, on watch (if allowed!), or commuting. PERFECT FOR: Student Officers: Cadets, OOW, Chief Mate, Master 3000 (MCA / USCG / International). Yachting Pros: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Ocean, Master 200/500. Leisure Boaters: Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2, ICC Sailing Schools: A perfect visual aid for instructors teaching the Rules of the Road. INCLUDES: Part A: General Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules (Sections I, II, III) Part C: Lights and Shapes Part D: Sound and Light Signals Part E: Exemptions Annexes (Distress Signals, etc.) Download Maritime Master - COLREG today and pass your COLREGs exams with confidence.

Screenshots

IALA System4 screens
Maritime Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IALA System at $0.99 against Maritime Master's $3.99. IALA System also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

IALA System costs $0.99 and Maritime Master $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
IALA System versus Maritime Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIALA SystemMaritime Master
Price$0.99 β€” better$3.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyβ€”Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size84 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr KuzmychovMARITIME MASTER LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

IALA System

No in-app purchases

None

Maritime Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IALA System free?
IALA System costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maritime Master free?
Maritime Master costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IALA System or Maritime Master have ads?
Neither IALA System nor Maritime Master shows ads.

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