Raymarine vs Current Charts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raymarine
This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.
- View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter
- Remote boat monitoring
- Manage LightHouse Charts
- Stream and control legacy chartplotters
- Connect with YachtSense Link router
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The Raymarine App is the official digital companion for Raymarine chartplotters and connected boating. Use the Raymarine App to view and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter from your Axiom chartplotter display. Connect and monitor your boat remotely with the Raymarine YachtSense Link mobile router and manage your Raymarine LightHouse Charts right from your mobile device. The Raymarine mobile app also allows streaming and control of Raymarine legacy eS and gS Series chartplotter displays. Please note that Element chartplotter displays are not compatible with the screen mirroring feature. - We no longer support Raymarine eS and gS series chart plotters. Please ensure you're using a compatible device for the best experience. Terms of Use (EULA ) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Current Charts
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Current Charts brings the current atlas to life: NOAA's tidal-current forecast for the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea, animated on one seamless, zoomable chart. Watch flood and ebb sweep through the San Juan Islands, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Gulf Islands — and scrub up to 48 hours ahead. Coverage: San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca — the Salish Sea waters with official NOAA/CHS current predictions. SEE THE WATER MOVE Flowing trails show speed and direction everywhere at once. Eddies, races, and back-channels read at a glance — calm water looks calm, moving water moves. TAP ANYWHERE FOR A READING Tap any spot of water for its predicted speed and direction. Tap a station pin for the full flood/ebb curve, slack markers, and the next maximum — the tide-table workflow, without the tables. ANCHORED TO OFFICIAL PREDICTIONS Model currents (NOAA's SSCOFS forecast) are blended toward official NOAA current stations, and fresh predictions download automatically about twice a day. Saved predictions keep working offline — on the water, in the islands, out of cell service. PLAN AHEAD Scrub the 48-hour timeline to time a crossing, a pass, or slack at the dock. Press play and watch the day's currents unfold. PAY FOR A WEEKEND, A SEASON, OR THE YEAR Current Charts Pro is $4.99/week, $12.99/month, or $99.99/year. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. Every plan auto-renews until cancelled in your App Store settings. Family Sharing is on. No ads, ever. No tracking — your location never leaves your device. FOR PLANNING ONLY Current Charts shows model predictions, not measurements. Wind and weather change everything — never use Current Charts as your only source for navigation decisions. Made for Salish Sea boaters, paddlers, anglers, and racers. Privacy Policy: https://sedricbenson.github.io/disclosures/currentcharts/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://sedricbenson.github.io/disclosures/currentcharts/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Current Charts at every 4 days against Raymarine's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Current Charts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Raymarine ships an update every 4 months, Current Charts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raymarine | Current Charts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymarine UK Limited | Sedric Benson |
Bugs and requests
Raymarine
Reported bugs
48 issues- Connection lost message
- App closes immediately
- Fails to connect reliably
- Crashing frequently
- Disconnects and drops Wi-Fi
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- Poor connectivity
- Bad resolution
- Laggy performance
- Crashes every time
- Connects but no function
- Needs internet to connect
- Login server issues
- Owner login fails
- Pop-up never goes away
- Screen rotation not working
- Unstable connection
- Grainy display
- Ignores screen rotation
- Constantly loses connection
- Tiny text
- Screen displayed sideways
- Drops often
- Cannot log in on iPhone
- No alerts sent
- SMS alerts not working
- Support nonexistent
- Wi-Fi dropping out
- Cannot set up account
- Chart download issues
- Password incorrect message
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi
- Cannot set up boat
- Password not recognized
- Invalid login message
- Doesn't work with Element series
- Cannot interact with autopilot
- App sees connection but no access
- Frequently locks up
- Slow reaction speed
- Only read rights message
- Password symbol issues
- Account creation difficult
- Fix pinch to zoom
- Cannot create account
- Data not in correct format
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi connection
- Login issues
- Doesn't work with A series plotters
Requested features
22 requests- Improve resolution
- Simplify connection process
- Improve user-friendliness
- Allow screen rotation
- Add dark mode
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- Fix pinch to zoom
- Enable SMS alerts
- Improve alert priority settings
- Integrate with onboard network
- Improve chart download process
- Fix password symbol issues
- Allow chart updates via app
- Add demo mode
- Improve UI/UX
- Add pull-out sidebar
- Remove redundant close bar
- Improve screen real estate usage
- Improve graphics
- Make updates easier
- Support Element series mirroring
- Fix login issues
- Support A series plotters
Current Charts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Raymarine
- One Boat Monthly6 Months trial$19.991 Month
- Two Boats Monthly6 Months trial$37.991 Month
- One Boat Six Monthly6 Months trial$109.996 Months
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- One Boat Yearly6 Months trial$199.991 Year
- Two Boats 6 Months6 Months trial$209.996 Months
- Two Boats 1 Year6 Months trial$399.991 Year
Current Charts
- Current Charts Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Current Charts Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- Current Charts Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year








