Cortex Onboard vs On the hook app

Cortex Onboard is free with your Cortex. Use it to configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. You can also use Cortex Onboard to receive and manage alerts, view AIS information and instrument data anywhere on board your boat. View out-of-the-box sensors or NMEA 2000 networked instruments. - Setup is easy and free. - Use Cortex Onboard to configure and update your Cortex devices easily. - View AIS information and receive alerts on board direct to your device. - Manage Anchor Watch from the palm of your hand anywhere on board. - Use the Cortex Hub’s built-in sensors for battery level, barometric pressure and boat position. - Connect your Cortex Hub to NMEA 2000, or an external sensor, to add monitoring for wind, depth, bilge high water, temperature, shore power or security. - The Cortex Hub supports up to 10 WiFi devices (includes Handsets).

On the Hook puts professional nautical charts in your pocket, overlaid on an interactive map so you see the water the way a sailor does. FIND YOUR SPOT • NOAA-style nautical chart overlays with depths and hazards at a glance • Log and organize your own anchorages, marinas, and docks with the details that matter: depth, bottom type, wind protection, and your own rating • Search marinas, fuel docks, and points of interest along your route KNOW THE CONDITIONS • Hourly wind speed, gust, and direction for the next 24 hours, right on your timeline • Tide and current data so you can plan your trip around the water, not against it • High-accuracy GPS tracking that filters out drift and jitter, so your crumb trail reflects where you really went STAY SAFE ON THE WATER (Premium) • Anchor alarm alerts you the moment your boat starts to drift • Offline chart caching keeps your charts working even with no signal • Turn-by-turn routing between waypoints gets you where you're headed On the Hook is free to download, with chart viewing and spot logging always free. Premium features come with a 4-day free trial, then just $1.99/month — cancel anytime. Sign in quickly and securely with Apple or Google. Whether you're chasing the next big catch or just enjoying a sunset cruise, On the Hook keeps your charts, weather, and spots all in one place.