Paid app ($3.99) — only Google Play can deliver it
Turn Android into an AIS receiver. Receive ships without internet.
AIS Share - RTL SDR AIS — description
Turn your Android device into a powerful AIS receiver using an inexpensive RTL-SDR USB dongle.
AIS Share receives and decodes real-time AIS vessel transmissions directly from VHF radio signals. No internet connection is required for reception. Perfect for sailors, marine enthusiasts, hobbyists, and SDR users.
AIS Share features a highly optimized dual-channel AIS decoder specifically designed for Android devices, delivering stable reception with low CPU usage and low power consumption.
KEY FEATURES
✓ Receive live AIS vessel transmissions directly from radio signals
✓ Simultaneous dual-channel AIS reception • 161.975 MHz (AIS Channel A) • 162.025 MHz (AIS Channel B)
✓ High-performance AIS decoder optimized for Android
✓ Very stable operation with low CPU usage
✓ Decode AIS messages into standard NMEA 0183 sentences (!AIVDM)
✓ Share decoded AIS data with navigation software, chart plotters, PCs, and other applications
✓ Multiple network outputs • UDP • TCP
✓ Supports up to 3 simultaneous network clients
✓ Forward device GPS location as NMEA data
✓ GPS NMEA output includes: • GPRMC • GPGGA • GPGSA • GPGSV • GPZDA • and more
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
• Android device with USB OTG support • RTL-SDR / DVB-T USB dongle • USB OTG cable
GETTING STARTED
Before purchasing AIS Share, test your hardware compatibility using the free RTL SDR AIS Driver app.
AIS Share receives AIS radio transmissions directly from nearby vessels. Reception range depends on antenna quality, antenna height, receiver sensitivity, and local radio conditions.
DISCLAIMER
THIS APPLICATION MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION OR SAFETY-CRITICAL PURPOSES.
Always use certified marine navigation equipment for navigation decisions.
Please check your local regulations regarding the reception of AIS transmissions. Laws may vary between countries and jurisdictions.