# AIS Share - RTL SDR AIS

> Turn Android into an AIS receiver. Receive ships without internet.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.ebctech.ais\_share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.ebctech.ais_share)

## Overview

- **ID:** `eu.ebctech.ais_share`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ebcTech
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,525
- **Version:** 2.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2016-01-25
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.ebctech.ais_share)
- **Website:** [http://www.ebctech.eu/](http://www.ebctech.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ebctech.eu/privacy-policy-app/](https://www.ebctech.eu/privacy-policy-app/)

## Description

"AIS Share" is an Android app that transforms your device into an affordable AIS receiver, allowing you to receive live ship positions without an internet connection. With stable dual-channel reception and low CPU usage, it decodes AIS messages into NMEA0183 strings and can share data with multiple clients. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, it requires a USB DVB-T dongle and an OTG cable. Note: Always check local laws before usage.

## Rankings

- #801,011 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `eu.ebctech.ais_share.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.ebctech.ais_share)