# WakeWatch vs AGLCA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AGLCA at 100% against WakeWatch's 29%. AGLCA also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.2). WakeWatch's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AGLCA is free to download; WakeWatch costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AGLCA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGLCA has 441 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of WakeWatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of AGLCA's.

WakeWatch ships an update every 2 months, AGLCA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WakeWatch | AGLCA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakewatch/id1061101684/reviews) | **[4.9 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aglca/id6476233488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Munson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057945839) | [Land and Sea Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447182128) |

## What reviewers say

### WakeWatch

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### AGLCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aglca/id6476233488)

Plan your Great Loop adventure with this navigation app. Discover sponsor locations, Harbor Hosts, and member-designated points of interest along the route. Members gain access to exclusive features like location-based Harbor Host finding and sponsor discounts.

**Highlights:** Great Loop route visualization, Sponsor and Harbor Host locations, Member-exclusive points of interest, Great Loop FAQs and boat information, Sample itineraries, GPX file downloads for navigation apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WakeWatch free?

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

### Is AGLCA free?

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

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

AGLCA is rated higher. WakeWatch averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while AGLCA averages 4.9 from 441 ratings.

### Do WakeWatch or AGLCA have ads?

Neither WakeWatch nor AGLCA shows ads.

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

WakeWatch ships an update every 2 months, and AGLCA every 3 months. Most recently, WakeWatch was updated on September 21, 2026 and AGLCA on September 23, 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.*