# 1st vs Ditch

The clearest difference is rating: 1st at 5.0 against Ditch's 4.0. 1st also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ditch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. 1st asks for nothing beyond the download.

1st holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 1st's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ditch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1st | Ditch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-mate/id1446444330/reviews)** | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mercury Marine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777822540) | [Extent Devices LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665685027) |

## What reviewers say

### 1st

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-mate/id1446444330)

Control your boat's engine and security features remotely. Receive man overboard alerts and manage access for others. Enhances safety and security for boaters.

**Highlights:** Theft Deterrent control, Man Over Board alerts, Time-limited access granting, Proximity-based engine disabling, Emergency contact notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ditch

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

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 1st free?

1st is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ditch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1st or Ditch?

1st is rated higher. 1st averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ditch averages 4.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do 1st or Ditch have ads?

Neither 1st nor Ditch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1st or Ditch?

1st ships an update monthly, and Ditch monthly. Most recently, 1st was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ditch on October 22, 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.*