Memory vs Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memory
Transform your device into an outdoor GPS or marine chart plotter with detailed offline maps. Track your location even without a signal, plan routes on your computer, and analyze your adventures. Trusted by professionals for various outdoor activities.
- Offline Topo and Marine Charts
- GPS Location Tracking
- Route Planning & Measurement
- GPX File Import/Export
- Tracklog Recording & Analysis
- NMEA/AIS Instrument Connectivity
- Coordinate System Support
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an outdoor GPS or marine chart plotter, with the detailed Topo maps or NOAA marine charts needed for your activity. Maps are stored on the device for offline use, when you don't have any network connection. The GPS will show your location even where you have no mobile phone signal. The app can be used standalone, but the maps and overlay data may also be used on your home PC or Mac for planning, and for printing maps on paper. Then upload everything to your phone or tablet and enjoy navigating outdoors with high quality maps. When you get home you can transfer your tracklog and points of interest back onto your computer, to see where you actually went, analyze your speed and elevation profile, and so on. Whether you are fishing, paddling, backpacking, mountain biking or sailing, enjoy your time in the wilderness with Memory-Map. We have been developing mobile navigation apps since year 2000, and our products are trusted by mountain rescue teams, police and coast guard stations around the world. Features: + Fast scrolling and zooming + Import and export GPX files + Screen lock to prevent accidental screen touches while recording a track + Shows speed and direction of travel, even while walking slowly + Support for GPS and Compass sensors, where available. + Placename index, works offline + Moving map, lock GPS position and automatically scroll the map + Records tracklogs with app running in the background + Create and edit marks, which may be linked to a web URL + Plan routes, measure distance and bearings + Routes snap to roads or trails, optimized for walking, cycling, or driving + Shows Altitude + Lat/Long, UTM, British National Grid and MGRS coordinate systems + Share position marks or tracklogs with other apps using GPX files + Connect to NMEA instruments and AIS via a WiFi gateway + AIS collision alarms, Anchor alarms and proximity alarms use notifications. Battery Use Disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."
Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser
This app provides access to nautical chart data and map image tiles generated by a collaborative open-source mapping project. It serves as a browser for freely usable marine navigation information.
- Nautical chart data access
- Map image tile generation
- Open-source mapping project browser
- Freely usable marine navigation info
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Open Sea is a browser for the maps produced by the OpenSeaMap project. OpenSeaMap is a subproject of OpenStreetMap, and generates freely usable nautical chart data and map image tiles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Memory at 4.5 against Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser's 3.2. Memory also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 102 months). Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, 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. Memory sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 25% of Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser's.
Memory ships an update every 2 months, Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser every 102 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Memory | Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (52 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 102 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Memory-Map | Mobile Geographics |
Customer experience
Memory
Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser
Bugs and requests
Memory
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tracking stops when app is in background
- Map sections disappear after device upgrades
- Unresponsive UI elements on newer iOS devices
Requested features
6 requests- Automatic map updates
- Easier map licensing and management across devices
- Improved route planning and tracking features
- Compass and heading orientation
- Apple CarPlay integration
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- Ability to share routes and tracks
Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Memory
- USGS Topo NY$9.99
- USGS Topo AK$9.99
- USGS Topo Atlantic$9.99
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- USGS Topo CA$9.99
- USGS Topo New England$9.99
- USGS Topo TX$9.99
- USGS Topo WA$9.99
- USGS Topo WV$9.99
- USGS Topo AZ$9.99
- USGS Topo WY$9.99
- USGS Topo FL$9.99
- USGS Topo GA$9.99
- Import 3rd Party maps$12.99
- DeLorme Topo Map CA$19.99
- DeLorme Topo Map ME$19.99
- Professional Features$49.99
Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser
No in-app purchases
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