# ActiveCaptain® vs GEOEZ

The clearest difference is rating: GEOEZ at 5.0 against ActiveCaptain®'s 4.0. GEOEZ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). ActiveCaptain®'s advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActiveCaptain® sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. GEOEZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

GEOEZ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveCaptain® has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActiveCaptain® ships an update every 3 months, GEOEZ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveCaptain® | GEOEZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecaptain/id1116089313/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoez/id6757398302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Computer Asset Management, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/526445988) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveCaptain®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecaptain/id1116089313)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Navigation, #176 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NSUS007R-U.S. East | $74.99 | per year |
| NSUS006R-U.S. South | $74.99 | per year |
| g4 U.S. Lakes & Rivers Built-i | $99.99 | per year |
| NSUS001L-U.S. & Canada | $99.99 | per year |
| g4 Vision U.S. South | $129.99 | per year |
| g4 Vision U.S. East | $129.99 | per year |
| GN+ US & Coast Canada Built-In | $149.99 | per year |
| U.S. LakeVü Detail Map | $59.99 | one-time |
| US+Great Lakes Detail Map | $99.99 | one-time |
| BlueChart g3+LakeVu g3 Built-I | $99.99 | one-time |
| LUS100F - Download | $149.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. South | $149.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. East | $149.99 | one-time |
| VUS010R - Download | $174.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. & Canada | $199.99 | one-time |
| HXUS604X - Download | $219.99 | one-time |
| GNV+ U.S. East | $249.99 | one-time |
| GNV+ U.S. South | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
- 💡 Useful for planning trips and managing waypoints
- 🚀 Convenient for updating software and charts
- 👍 Great app for Garmin users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited chart and mapping functionality compared to competitors
- 🤔 Difficult to transfer data between devices
- 🤔 Confusing and not very intuitive user interface
- 💰 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### GEOEZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoez/id6757398302)

This navigation app helps golf course maintenance staff precisely locate daily pin placements on greens. It connects to an external GPS device to guide users to exact spots, improving setup efficiency and consistency.

**Highlights:** Precise daily hole placement location, GPS-enabled guidance, Replaces manual pacing and measurement, Improves setup efficiency, Supports communication for cup-cutting staff

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveCaptain® free?

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

### Is GEOEZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveCaptain® or GEOEZ?

GEOEZ is rated higher. ActiveCaptain® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while GEOEZ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ActiveCaptain® or GEOEZ have ads?

Neither ActiveCaptain® nor GEOEZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveCaptain® or GEOEZ?

ActiveCaptain® ships an update every 3 months, and GEOEZ every 2 weeks. Most recently, ActiveCaptain® was updated on November 1, 2026 and GEOEZ on October 13, 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.*