eSeaGo vs Aki Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSeaGo
This app provides chart information for Hong Kong waters, allowing users to download and display it online or offline. It uses the device's positioning function to assist vessels and offers various navigational aids and weather notifications.
- Offline chart information download
- Online chart display
- Weather warning notifications
- Speed information display
- User positioning tracking
- KML file import/export
- Search harbour facilities and place names
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The "eSeaGo" is a free mobile application that offers a simple and convenient solution for displaying chart information for Hong Kong waters. Through the "eSeaGo", users can download the chart information provided by the Hydrographic Office of the Marine Department and display it online or offline. With the mobile device's positioning function, the "eSeaGo" can assist vessels sailing in Hong Kong waters. The “eSeaGo” provides content and information in raster format which should not be used as a substitute for paper charts or electronic navigational charts. The “eSeaGo” is not designed to be used for navigational purposes or as a substitute for any navigational equipment that is required under applicable regulations or laws. The “eSeaGo” includes the following main features: • Up-to-date “eSeaGo” chart information for offline display available for download. • Display of up-to-date “eSeaGo” chart information for online use. • Up-to-date “eSeaGo” chart information available notification. • Hong Kong Observatory weather warning notification. • “Portrait” or “Landscape” display orientation. • Speed information display. • True bearing and remaining distance from the mobile device to the user-defined route. • Custom layers, route points and points of interest. • User positioning tracking function and export of the track in the Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file format. • Lands Department basemap (imagery or topographic) for online display. • User-defined speed value for estimated time of arrival calculation. • Power saving mode. • Provide links to useful websites. • Provide legend. • Display weather and tidal information for online use. • Search harbour facilities and place name. • Search by latitude and longitude. • Display maritime information such as Speed Restricted Zone under offline condition. • Import and export KML files as routes, custom layers and points of interest. Note: 1. The “eSeaGo” requires Internet connection. Users are subject to Internet connection and data usage charges arising from the use of the “eSeaGo”, according to the applicable rates charged by users’ respective third-party Internet and data usage service provider as may be from time to time. 2. The positioning information obtained by the mobile device may differ from its actual position and may be inaccurate. Reliance upon or use of such position information shall be at Users' own risk. 3. Support for app versions 2.1.2 or below on iOS has ended. Older versions may no longer receive updates or function properly. We strongly encourage all users to update promptly to the latest version to enjoy more features, up-to-date chart information, the best experience and reliable service.
Aki Map
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Aki Map 是專為台灣登山愛好者設計的離線地圖 App,涵蓋全台百岳與小百岳步道地形資料。核心的離線地形圖下載、GPS 定位、軌跡記錄與安全功能完全免費,即使在深山無訊號的環境下,也能安心持續定位、記錄軌跡、查看等高線地圖。 本 App 內建之訂閱項目所適用之標準使用條款(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internal-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【免費核心功能】 ・離線地形圖:免費下載台灣山域向量地圖資料包,內建校驗機制確保資料完整;有新圖資時,圖資分頁會以「新」標籤提醒 ・地形陰影:可疊加山谷起伏陰影,並調整強度與對比,讓山形一目了然 ・GPS 軌跡記錄:全程記錄爬升、里程、時間,支援匯出/匯入 GPX 格式 ・GPS 精度徽章:首頁即時顯示定位精度,依精度分色,一眼判斷訊號好壞 ・座標系統支援:WGS84、TWD97、UTM 座標即時顯示,並顯示磁偏角;地圖上可顯示座標網格 ・自製相機:全螢幕預覽,可顯示格線與水平儀,並可在照片印上座標、海拔與方位 ・安全卡與簽到提醒:一鍵分享目前位置給緊急聯絡人,逾時自動提醒 ・行程分享:出發前建立行程並分享連結,留守人不需安裝 App,就能在網頁即時追蹤你的位置與進度、收到逾時提醒 ・縣市天氣預報:出發前掌握目的地天氣狀況 ・百岳/小百岳登頂紀錄:自動統計完成度,建立個人登頂履歷 【進階功能(完整版)】 ・疊加圖層:匯入 KML/KMZ、離線 MBTiles,或貼上線上地圖網址,把自己的資料疊在地圖上 ・路線規劃與高度剖面:載入 GPX 路線,互動式高度剖面圖掌握爬升狀況 ・離線地圖內搜尋:無網路也能搜尋地標、山屋、水源、危險路段 ・語音報讀:記錄軌跡時以語音播報里程與爬升里程碑,雙手不離開登山杖也能掌握進度 ・行前包 PDF 匯出:含分段里程、日出日落與天氣、風險撤退、裝備補給的行程摘要,可列印或分享 無論是安排百岳挑戰、郊山健行或是單純想要一份可靠的離線地圖工具,Aki Map 的離線地圖與安全功能永遠免費,陪伴你安全上山、平安下山。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aki Map at every 5 days against eSeaGo's every 4 months. eSeaGo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eSeaGo ships an update every 4 months, Aki Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSeaGo | Aki Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hydrographic Office of Marine Department of the Government of HKSAR | San-Feng Huang |
In-app purchases
eSeaGo
No in-app purchases
Aki Map
No in-app purchases









