Comparison

Powerlouvre vs AMSA Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Powerlouvre

Control your Powerlouvre Windows remotely via the Apptivate Control Unit. Adjust settings for automatic opening and closing based on temperature, set timers, and manage 'Night Mode' for ambient light.

Highlights
  • Remote window control
  • Temperature sensor automation
  • Customizable timers
  • Night Mode lighting adjustment
  • Wireless connection to control unit
Features
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Remotely control the Powerlouvre Windows connected to your Apptivate Control Units. Also unlock additional features and settings of your Apptivate Control Units. Wirelessly connect to your Apptivate Control Unit to: - Remotely open and close Powerlouvre Windows connected to Apptivate Control Units. - Adjust the settings for automatic opening and closing in response to the Apptivate Control Unit’s in-built temperature sensor. - Turn automatic response to temperature sensors on and off remotely from your phone. - Set timers in the Apptivate Control Unit to automatically open and close connected Powerlouvre Windows and to enable and disable automatic response to temperatures. - Turn all timers on and off remotely from your phone. - Set and adjust ‘Night Mode’ which dims the brightness of the lights on the Apptivate Control Unit overnight to minimise ambient light. Note: The Powerlouvre App enables wireless interfacing with the Apptivate Control Unit which will be hardwired to Powerlouvre Windows. The Powerlouvre App cannot control Powerlouvre Windows without the Apptivate Control Unit.

About

AMSA Pilot

This app facilitates reporting of suspected non-compliance with maritime pilot transfer requirements to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. It also provides access to essential information resources and allows for general marine safety concerns to be reported.

Highlights
  • Report suspected non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements
  • Access SOLAS and ISO requirements information
  • View IMO Pilot Boarding Poster and Resolutions
  • Access relevant Marine Notices
  • Report general marine safety concerns
  • Access user agreement
Features
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Pilot Reporting Mobile Application (App) is primarily an information-sharing tool to help improve maritime safety. The App assists Australian marine pilots to easily notify AMSA where non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements is suspected. Suspected instances of non-compliance with the SOLAS and/or ISO requirements associated with pilot ladders and pilot transfer arrangements should be notified to AMSA as soon as possible. Many useful information resources regarding pilot transfer arrangements are contained in the App including the IMO Pilot Boarding Poster, IMO Resolutions, ISO 799, relevant Marine Notices etc. The App can also be used to report general marine safety concerns via AMSA's online Form 355.  User's must accept the 'User Agreement to gain access to the App.  For further information, or to report technical issues with the App, please contact the developers 'App Wizard' via email to info@appwizard.com.au. Climb Safe!

Screenshots

Powerlouvre4 screens
AMSA Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AMSA Pilot at 100% against Powerlouvre's 33%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Powerlouvre ships an update every 3 months, AMSA Pilot every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Powerlouvre versus AMSA Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerlouvreAMSA Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBreezway Pty LtdAustralian Maritime Safety Authority

Customer experience

Powerlouvre

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

AMSA Pilot

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Powerlouvre

No in-app purchases

None

AMSA Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powerlouvre free?
Powerlouvre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMSA Pilot free?
AMSA Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Powerlouvre or AMSA Pilot have ads?
Neither Powerlouvre nor AMSA Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Powerlouvre or AMSA Pilot?
Powerlouvre ships an update every 3 months, and AMSA Pilot every 4 months. Most recently, Powerlouvre was updated on October 10, 2026 and AMSA Pilot on October 10, 2026.

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