# Boat Beacon vs MarsEnergy

The clearest difference is price: MarsEnergy at Free against Boat Beacon's $14.99. MarsEnergy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Boat Beacon's advantage is ratings volume (871 vs 1) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MarsEnergy is free to download; Boat Beacon costs $14.99 up front. Boat Beacon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MarsEnergy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MarsEnergy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boat Beacon has 871 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat Beacon | MarsEnergy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marsenergy/id6618148713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **871** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) | [MARS ENERGY CHARGING INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761803534) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This marine navigation app provides real-time AIS data for collision avoidance and position sharing. It offers over-the-horizon warnings, background operation, and a user-friendly interface for boaters.

**Highlights:** Collision warnings with CPA calculations, Real-time AIS ship tracking, Background operation for continuous alerts, Position sharing with other users, Augmented Reality view (IAP), Man Overboard and Anchor Watch alarms (IAP)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIS Share | $5.99 | per month |
| AIS Share | $16.49 | per year |
| Anchor Watch and Man Overboard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live View Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| NOAA US Marine Charts | $9.99 | one-time |
| UK & IE Marine Charts | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🔒 Fantastic app
- 💡 Useful navigation aid
- 👍 Handy app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Clunky UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when panning or changing settings
- Phantom ships not disappearing
- Inaccurate position data
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add marine charts
- Improve search functionality
- Offline mode
- Integrate with other navigation apps


### MarsEnergy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marsenergy/id6618148713)

Find and use high-speed electric vehicle charging stations with ease. This app provides real-time availability, navigation, and session tracking. Save on charging costs with a subscription plan.

**Highlights:** Locate nearby charging stations, Check live station availability, Turn-by-turn navigation, Up to 300 kW charging speeds, Real-time charge session tracking, Subscription for discounted rates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boat Beacon free?

Boat Beacon costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MarsEnergy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boat Beacon or MarsEnergy?

MarsEnergy is rated higher. Boat Beacon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while MarsEnergy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boat Beacon or MarsEnergy have ads?

Neither Boat Beacon nor MarsEnergy shows ads.

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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.*