Boat Fix Pro vs Ditch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boat Fix Pro
Monitor your boat's vital information and track its GPS location in real-time. Review historical routes with playback features. Keep tabs on your vessel remotely.
- Remote boat monitoring
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Historical route playback
- Vital information monitoring
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Boat Fix GPS tracker allows clients to remotely monitor vital information on their boat and GPS track both in real time and also with historical playback.
Ditch
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.
- AI-powered smart routing
- Accurate ETA predictions
- Historical AIS data visualization
- Customizable marine charts
- Live navigation view
- Up-to-date waterway information
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Ditch: Boat Navigation Reimagined. Ditch empowers captains with smarter, safer routes and unparalleled confidence on the water. Try it free for two weeks! SMART PATH™ Our unique routing algorithm analyzes billions of data points, including historical AIS data, to create the safest, most efficient path for your boat. It's like having years of local knowledge distilled into every journey. SMART ETA No more guessing arrival times. Ditch factors in the slower no-wake zones, and your cruising speed, to provide more accurate ETAs, taking the guesswork out of your journey. Ditch is not designed to replace your existing navigation tools, but to enhance them. Think of it as your trusted second opinion, providing an extra layer of confidence so you can focus on enjoying your time on the water. Additional Key Features AIS DATA See where other boats have traveled. Visualize historical AIS data directly on your charts to identify popular and safe routes. CUSTOMIZABLE CHARTS Tailor your charts to your needs. Filter data based on local captains, recency, and boat length, to get a personalized view of the waterways. LIVE NAVIGATION VIEW See real-time updates on route distance, time to arrival, and SOG while underway. UP-TO-DATE DATA We prioritize the freshest most recent information. CONSTANTLY EVOLVING Our routing AI algorithm is always learning and improving. UNPARALLELED DETAIL Combining NOAA charts, USACE surveys, and historical AIS. AI POWERED Our cutting-edge technology analyzes millions of miles of real-world boating data. SIMPLE & INTUITIVE Our uncluttered interface puts the focus on your route, making navigation effortless and enjoyable. EFFORTLESS EXPLORATION Focus on the joy of boating, not just navigation. After your free trial, enjoy a full year of Ditch for only $29.99. Download Ditch today and experience the boat navigation reimagined! Terms of Use: https://ditchnavigation.com/ditch-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://ditchnavigation.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boat Fix Pro at 100% against Ditch's 64%. Boat Fix Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Ditch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Ditch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Boat Fix Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boat Fix Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Boat Fix Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ditch's.
Boat Fix Pro ships an update every 4 months, Ditch monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Boat Fix Pro | Ditch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | 4.0 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 64.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Crawford | Extent Devices LLC |
Customer experience
Boat Fix Pro
Ditch
In-app purchases
Boat Fix Pro
No in-app purchases
Ditch
- Ditch Student Subscription14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Ditch Annual iOS Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
