# Coastal Explorer vs SeaVectors

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeaVectors at 100% against Coastal Explorer's 11%. Coastal Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coastal Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and SeaVectors sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coastal Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, SeaVectors weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coastal Explorer | SeaVectors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rose Point Navigation Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078421951) | [SMALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474901683) |

## What reviewers say

### Coastal Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231)

Plan and log your cruises with detailed nautical charts and weather forecasts. Enhance your experience with a subscription for offline access, real-time navigation, and integration with marine electronics.

**Highlights:** View NOAA and USACE nautical charts, Create routes and waypoints, Cloud synchronization, ActiveCaptain points of interest, US Coast Pilot information, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current predictions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### SeaVectors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seavectors-marine-navigation/id6747519514)

This app provides professional marine navigation with official ENC charts and real-time weather data. It offers advanced instrument displays, alerts for restricted areas and fishing closures, and route planning capabilities for safe and informed voyages.

**Highlights:** ECDIS-grade ENC charts, Real-time marine conditions, Customizable instrument panel, Restricted area and fishing closure alerts, Advanced weather overlays, Official tide data, Route planning and simulation, Offline chart caching

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coastal Explorer free?

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

### Is SeaVectors free?

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

### Do Coastal Explorer or SeaVectors have ads?

Neither Coastal Explorer nor SeaVectors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coastal Explorer or SeaVectors?

Coastal Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SeaVectors weekly. Most recently, Coastal Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and SeaVectors on October 30, 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.*