AIS app for IPhone

[Loco Gato]

I saw this on the app store. Supposedly picks up ais signals. Anyone use it?

http://my.pinkfroot.com/ and here

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ship-...363360636?mt=8

[capngeo]

Probably works off this system

[Loco Gato]

Just now I was comparing Live Ship with the app. pretty close except Live ships saw targets in Hawaii but the app doesn't. But for 8 bucks wadda you want? You get what you pay for! I was just thinking about for the upcoming trip from Oahu to Morro Bay,Ca.

[wristwister]

Seems to work OK here in the Seattle area. I haven't actually confirmed that all AIS ships are represented or that locations are real time. I've got the free version, not sure why I'd want to pay.

[jackdale]

Originally Posted by Loco Gato

Just now I was comparing Live Ship with the app. pretty close except Live ships saw targets in Hawaii but the app doesn't. But for 8 bucks wadda you want? You get what you pay for! I was just thinking about for the upcoming trip from Oahu to Morro Bay,Ca.

The app needs an Internet connection.

The site (Marinetraffic.com) is also run by volunteers and includes this disclaimer

Notices: Vessel positions may be up to one hour old or incomplete. Data is provided for informational reasons only and is not related by any means to the safety of navigation.

I have the Android app.

[sarita]

I came across this AIS app - Boat Beacon - which say its designed for coastal
skippers - looks interesting - anyone else tried it?