# POIViewer vs Coastal Explorer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POIViewer at 82% against Coastal Explorer's 11%. POIViewer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Coastal Explorer's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Coastal Explorer is free to download; POIViewer costs $4.99 up front. Coastal Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. POIViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

POIViewer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of POIViewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Coastal Explorer's.

POIViewer ships an update every 4 weeks, Coastal Explorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POIViewer | Coastal Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poiviewer/id364906423/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FrenchKiss Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/364906426) | [Rose Point Navigation Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078421951) |

## What reviewers say

### POIViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poiviewer/id364906423)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to import, manage, and display points of interest on maps. It supports various file formats for import and can launch external navigation apps. Users can also edit POI details, organize them into lists, and monitor nearby points.

**Highlights:** Import POIs from various file formats, Display POIs as pins or custom icons on maps, Organize POIs into editable lists, Launch favorite GPS navigation apps, Monitor nearby POIs, Edit POI titles, comments, and coordinates, Export POIs in KML/KMZ format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Coastal Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-explorer/id1452017231)

Plan and log your cruises with detailed nautical charts and weather forecasts. Enhance your experience with a subscription for offline access, real-time navigation, and integration with marine electronics.

**Highlights:** View NOAA and USACE nautical charts, Create routes and waypoints, Cloud synchronization, ActiveCaptain points of interest, US Coast Pilot information, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current predictions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POIViewer free?

POIViewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coastal Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POIViewer or Coastal Explorer?

POIViewer is rated higher. POIViewer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Coastal Explorer averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do POIViewer or Coastal Explorer have ads?

Neither POIViewer nor Coastal Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POIViewer or Coastal Explorer?

POIViewer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Coastal Explorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, POIViewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Coastal Explorer on October 24, 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.*