# WakeWatch vs Ditch

The clearest difference is price: Ditch at Free against WakeWatch's $1.99. Ditch also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (64% vs 29%). WakeWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Ditch is free to download; WakeWatch costs $1.99 up front. Ditch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. WakeWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ditch holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of WakeWatch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ditch's.

WakeWatch ships an update every 2 months, Ditch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WakeWatch | Ditch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakewatch/id1061101684/reviews) | **[3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | #189 |
| Size | 16 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Munson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057945839) | [Extent Devices LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665685027) |

## What reviewers say

### WakeWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakewatch/id1061101684)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides crucial boating information, including no-wake zones, speed limits, and bridge schedules. It uses GPS to alert you to upcoming hazards and features NOAA charts as a base map for enhanced navigation.

**Highlights:** No wake zone maps, Boating speed limit maps, Bridge heights and opening schedules, GPS location tracking, NOAA chart base maps, Tide station information, Coastal waters forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ditch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Enhance your boating experience with intelligent routing and accurate arrival time predictions. Visualize historical vessel traffic and customize charts for a personalized view of waterways, ensuring safer and more confident journeys on the water.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart routing, Accurate ETA predictions, Historical AIS data visualization, Customizable marine charts, Live navigation view, Up-to-date waterway information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ditch Student Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ditch Annual iOS Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WakeWatch free?

WakeWatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ditch free?

Ditch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WakeWatch or Ditch?

Ditch is rated higher. WakeWatch averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ditch averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do WakeWatch or Ditch have ads?

Neither WakeWatch nor Ditch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WakeWatch or Ditch?

WakeWatch ships an update every 2 months, and Ditch monthly. Most recently, WakeWatch was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ditch on August 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WakeWatch or Ditch?

WakeWatch currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Ditch at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*