# Seaways vs UK

The clearest difference is device support: Seaways at 3 against UK's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Seaways ships an update every 16 months, UK every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seaways | UK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Nautical Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/897137351) | [UNITED KINGDOM MARITIME PILOTS' ASSOCIATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475629320) |

## What reviewers say

### Seaways

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaways/id1051261101)

Access the latest maritime industry insights, technical journals, and webinar recordings. Stay updated with news, events, and job opportunities, and inspire young navigators with a dedicated magazine.

**Highlights:** Technical journal access, Webinar recordings, Continuing professional development tracking, Free maritime magazine, Jobs board, Industry news and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-mpa/id1478618744)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seaways free?

Seaways is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UK free?

UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Seaways or UK have ads?

Neither Seaways nor UK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seaways or UK?

Seaways ships an update every 16 months, and UK every 9 months. Most recently, Seaways was updated on November 2, 2026 and UK on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*