AIS-catcher
Turns your android phone with a cheap DVB-T dongle into a portable AIS receiver.
- Developer
- Jasper
- License
- GPL-3.0-only
- Package
com.jvdegithub.aiscatcher- Category
- Connectivity
- Latest version
- 1.24 · Oct 18, 2026
- Minimum Android
- Android 6
Screenshots
Description
AIS-catcher turns your Android device into a portable dual channel AIS receiver with a RTL SDR dongle and an OTG cable. With these inexpensive dongles you can pick up AIS signals broadcasted by nearby vessels, even if offline! The App directly accesses the USB device and does not need additional drivers. Output can be send via UDP to plotting Apps like Boat Beacon or OpenCPN. A lightweight AIS receiver system when travelling. For a short manual see github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher-for-Android.
AIS-catcher is compatible with DVB-T dongles and AirSpy devices connected with an OTG cable.
AIS-catcher is compatible with DVB-T dongles and AirSpy devices connected with an OTG cable.
All versions
| Version | Released | Minimum Android | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Oct 18, 2026 | Android 6 | 15.6 MB |
| 1.21 | Aug 20, 2026 | Android 6 | 31 MB |
How to install an older version of an Android app · How to install an APK file on Android
From the developer (GitHub)
APK files published by the developer on GitHub. They are signed by the developer and may not install over the other builds on this page (different signature). Links open github.com.
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