Comparison

RadarPlot vs The OOW Bible

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

Head to head
About

RadarPlot

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Master radar plotting through practical, interactive exercises. RadarPlot is a professional training tool for maritime cadets, deck officers and navigators learning the 6-minute plotting method, relative motion, CPA calculations and collision-avoidance maneuvers. PRACTICE RADAR PLOTTING β€’ Record target range and bearing observations β€’ Plot multiple radar targets β€’ Use a North-Up stabilized radar display β€’ Adjust plotting intervals and range scales β€’ Zoom and pan without affecting calculations CALCULATE CPA AND TARGET MOTION β€’ Automatically construct the Relative Motion Line β€’ Calculate CPA, TCPA and relative speed β€’ Determine the target’s true course and speed β€’ Visualize own-ship and target-motion vectors β€’ Practice the standard 6-minute plotting method PLAN COLLISION-AVOIDANCE MANEUVERS β€’ Set a required minimum passing distance β€’ Calculate course-only and speed-only solutions β€’ Select the maneuver execution point β€’ Display the Advanced Relative Motion Line β€’ Compare alternative maneuvering decisions BUILT FOR MARITIME TRAINING Use built-in scenarios and answer-reveal tools to learn step by step or practise independently. Ideal for maritime academy students, deck officers preparing for examinations, navigators refreshing manual plotting skills and instructors demonstrating relative-motion geometry. Train smarter. Understand the plot. Make safer decisions.

About

The OOW Bible

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**The Bible for all present & future OOWs.** **The complete reference for every Officer of the Watch β€” from exam prep to bridge watch.** The OOW Bible covers every topic on the MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) syllabus in a single app. Whether you're sitting Part A and Part B for the first time, or you're a qualified OOW refreshing your knowledge before stepping back on the bridge, this is the reference you'll reach for. **START WITH A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL** Try every Premium feature free for 7 days β€” no charge until day 8. Cancel any time during the trial and you won't pay a thing. **PART A EXAM SIMULATOR** Replicate the real My Know exam experience with all five question types: β€’ Multiple choice β€’ True/False β€’ Matching β€’ Fill in the blank β€’ Drag and drop 15 questions. 40 minutes. No returning to previous questions β€” just like the real thing. Per-topic pass threshold tracking (COLREGs & Buoyage 90%, Nav Procedures 80%, Overall 70%) so you always know where you stand. **AI ORAL EXAM SIMULATOR** Practice your Part B oral with an AI examiner powered by Claude (Anthropic). Two modes: β€’ **Session Mode** β€” A full multi-turn oral examination on a scenario. The AI asks follow-up questions, challenges your answers, and rates each exchange. β€’ **Quick Assessment** β€” Submit a free-text answer and get a structured grading report: verdict (PASS / BORDERLINE / FAIL), score, key points checklist, missed topics, and examiner commentary. **SPACED REPETITION FLASHCARDS** Over 1,400 flashcards across all 10 modules, powered by the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm. The app learns what you know and what you don't β€” surfacing the right cards at exactly the right time to build lasting knowledge, not just short-term memory. **10 COMPLETE MODULES** Navigation Β· COLREGs & Buoyage Β· Radar & ARPA Β· Meteorology Β· Watchkeeping & BRM Β· Ship Stability Β· Cargo Operations Β· Safety & Legislation Β· Emergency Response Β· Ship Handling All mapped to MIN 653 (Amendment 1, November 2024). **QUICK REFERENCE LIBRARY** 10 instant-access reference topics β€” not buried in lesson content, just the rules and data you need: IALA buoyage Β· COLREGs lights & shapes Β· Sound signals Β· VHF channels Β· Beaufort scale Β· Douglas sea scale Β· Distress signals Β· IAMSAR SAR patterns Β· Day shapes Β· Light characteristics Useful for exam candidates drilling topics. Just as useful for the OOW heading back to sea after a rotation ashore who needs a fast, reliable refresher before stepping onto the bridge. **GAMIFICATION** XP, levels, streaks, and daily challenges keep you consistent through months of exam prep. **WORKS OFFLINE** Everything β€” flashcards, lessons, quick reference, exam simulator β€” works completely offline. Whether you're studying at sea or on a long-haul flight. --- *The OOW Bible is an educational study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Always verify content against current official publications.* Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RadarPlot4 screens
The OOW Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The OOW Bible at every 6 days against RadarPlot's every 4 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. RadarPlot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The OOW Bible sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadarPlot ships an update every 4 months, The OOW Bible every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RadarPlot versus The OOW Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadarPlotThe OOW Bible
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulina PraciakAzimuth Systems Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RadarPlot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
5 purchases

The OOW Bible

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2 Oral Exam Sessions$0.99
  • 10 Oral Exam Sessions$3.99

Questions

Is RadarPlot free?
RadarPlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The OOW Bible free?
The OOW Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RadarPlot or The OOW Bible have ads?
Neither RadarPlot nor The OOW Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadarPlot or The OOW Bible?
RadarPlot ships an update every 4 months, and The OOW Bible every 6 days. Most recently, RadarPlot was updated on September 18, 2026 and The OOW Bible on September 7, 2026.

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