# Ditch vs AGLCA

The clearest difference is rating: AGLCA at 4.9 against Ditch's 3.9. AGLCA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ditch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

AGLCA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AGLCA has 441 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Ditch's written reviews are positive against 100% of AGLCA's.

Ditch ships an update monthly, AGLCA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ditch | AGLCA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditch-boat-navigation/id1667064532/reviews) | **[4.9 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aglca/id6476233488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extent Devices LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665685027) | [Land and Sea Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447182128) |

## What reviewers say

### Ditch

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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 |


### AGLCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aglca/id6476233488)

Plan your Great Loop adventure with this navigation app. Discover sponsor locations, Harbor Hosts, and member-designated points of interest along the route. Members gain access to exclusive features like location-based Harbor Host finding and sponsor discounts.

**Highlights:** Great Loop route visualization, Sponsor and Harbor Host locations, Member-exclusive points of interest, Great Loop FAQs and boat information, Sample itineraries, GPX file downloads for navigation apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ditch free?

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

### Is AGLCA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ditch or AGLCA?

AGLCA is rated higher. Ditch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while AGLCA averages 4.9 from 441 ratings.

### Do Ditch or AGLCA have ads?

Neither Ditch nor AGLCA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ditch or AGLCA?

Ditch ships an update monthly, and AGLCA every 3 months. Most recently, Ditch was updated on August 4, 2026 and AGLCA on September 23, 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.*