Safe vs ActiveCaptain®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe
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Unpleasant to mention - Statistics sad and published each year / month / week / day by the Central Bureau of Statistics talking about the amount of dead and many wounded, without a thing as minor accidents. Besides the loss of life and injuries unnecessary, consider the economic aspect has involved the loss of a considerable fortune from the state budget designed to treat and compensate accident victims, evacuate the wounded, run hauling as well as fire engines and police cars and work to repair certain damages not to mention the loss of working hours, wasted fuel and air pollution in standing traffic (the list is long and endless). The total amount of costs is over 12 billion a year! this method does not provide an estimate of the distance between the actual vehicles or how far should maintain, in addition to and important to know that this method distracting the driver from the road which means that the method of counting may cause more harm than good. Currently there are no research data regarding the benefit / harm caused system. So what is the source of the real problem? Today presented data on the fastest driver that does not actually say anything to him. The concept mph is an abstract idea from the average driver and provides comparative data speed limit only, this figure does not provide information on the impact of speed or ads significance of speed. Tools available today are technological systems these and other expensive ones in the development and ongoing maintenance but still insufficient the right information that will enhance significantly the ads. In theory I can say how far will the vehicle for an hour at a constant speed in units of miles. In practice I do not remember when I could not ever go for an hour at a constant speed, and if I still do not have any concrete and relevant information on what is happening in terms of speed and distances in short terms and sellers where we have the information - for example Distance comment. By using these measurement units distances can understand the passing vehicle response time and at any other time - and to stimulate awareness of driver safety. The real distance method raises the level of awareness of driver safety by illustration and understanding and not by threats and thus greatly reduces the chances of involvement in a car accident. The real distance method, what is it? The method offers over the use of measurement units meter / second. When using the measurement units of meters / second is obtained at any given time a detailed presentation of the distance the vehicle passes every second units and sell real well. Initially, the new units will be added and will appear near the sustainability (mph), and then replace the existing brand. It is important to note that the change, the system offers, is performed in the perception on the part effortlessly driver - just figure appears on the scale familiar to him before. Understanding the distance - the transition to display new data is received at any time information about the vehicle speed goes tangible measurement units and sell. That is, the degree of distance that the vehicle will pass every second and which results in understanding how far will the vehicle until the start of the reaction. Most accidents are caused at a certain level due to lack of knowledge and understanding about what is happening. The combination of speed and understanding the concept of real distancing, automatically lead to the driver to stop and think before making distracting activities such as lighting a cigarette in the car, because the radio, etc ... Practice on Mobile
ActiveCaptain®
This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.
- Wireless chart and map transfer
- Route and waypoint planning
- ActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews
- Chartplotter control via Helm feature
- Easy software updates
- OnDeck system monitoring
- Garmin Quickdraw Community map sharing
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The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps. - PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints. - USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app. - ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device. - CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5). - EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly. - ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates. - GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data. - SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry. FOOTNOTES 1)OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan 2)Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3)NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app 4)Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters 5)Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/ End User License Agreement: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/marine-mobile-eula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safe at none against ActiveCaptain®'s 18. Safe also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.5). ActiveCaptain®'s advantage is chart position (#26 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. ActiveCaptain® sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Safe | ActiveCaptain® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (5.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5.2K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shimon Rubin | Garmin |
Bugs and requests
Safe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ActiveCaptain®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Charts and maps not loading properly
- Waypoints and routes not syncing correctly
- Constant prompts to purchase additional charts
- Compatibility issues with older Garmin devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to duplicate and edit existing routes
- Sync user data across multiple devices
- Improved chart detail and coverage
- Animated tides and currents
- Better integration with other navigation apps
In-app purchases
Safe
No in-app purchases
ActiveCaptain®
- NSUS007R-U.S. East$74.991 Year
- NSUS006R-U.S. South$74.991 Year
- g4 U.S. Lakes & Rivers Built-i$99.991 Year
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- NSUS001L-U.S. & Canada$99.991 Year
- g4 Vision U.S. South$129.991 Year
- g4 Vision U.S. East$129.991 Year
- GN+ US & Coast Canada Built-In$149.991 Year
- U.S. LakeVü Detail Map$59.99
- US+Great Lakes Detail Map$99.99
- BlueChart g3+LakeVu g3 Built-I$99.99
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- LUS100F - Download$149.99
- GN+ U.S. South$149.99
- GN+ U.S. East$149.99
- VUS010R - Download$174.99
- GN+ U.S. & Canada$199.99
- HXUS604X - Download$219.99
- GNV+ U.S. East$249.99
- GNV+ U.S. South$249.99








