# Wavve Boating vs Nibo.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nibo. at none against Wavve Boating's 5. Nibo. also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Wavve Boating's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nibo. asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavve Boating | Nibo. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) | [Nibotech, S.A.S. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809129752) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app provides detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts for boaters. It features a user-friendly GPS interface, community-shared points of interest, and the ability to track friends on the water.

**Highlights:** Seamless marine GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community boating points of interest, Tide and water level tracking, Seven-day weather forecasts, Friend location sharing (Fleets)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


### Nibo.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nibo/id6744743512)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavve Boating free?

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

### Is Nibo. free?

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

### Do Wavve Boating or Nibo. have ads?

Neither Wavve Boating nor Nibo. shows ads.

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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.*