# OpenSeaMap vs Marinate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marinate at 100% against OpenSeaMap's 38%. Marinate also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSeaMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marinate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marinate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of OpenSeaMap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marinate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSeaMap | Marinate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openseamap/id495210783/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinate-marine-navigation/id6798662536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [appdoctors UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/961029450) | [Ofer Kamrat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789753330) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSeaMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openseamap/id495210783)

This app provides a free, worldwide nautical chart with detailed sea information, including lights, weather data, and harbor details. It offers chartplotting, waypoint management, and offline map caching for navigation. Users can mark locations, enter coordinates, and adjust chart zoom for optimal viewing.

**Highlights:** Free worldwide sea chart, Chartplotting with tracking, Waypoint creation and export, Offline map caching, Mark and search locations, Adjustable chart zoom

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenSeaMap Professional | $1.99 | one-time |


### Marinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinate-marine-navigation/id6798662536)

Navigate the seas with offline charts, depth shading, and an anchor alarm that ensures your safety. Access worldwide charts, vessel traffic, and essential marine references without an internet connection. This app provides crucial navigation tools for any boater.

**Highlights:** Offline worldwide charts, Anchor alarm with safety radius, Man overboard marker, Plain language chart symbol explanations, Global depth shading and seabed relief, GPX import/export, Offline marine reference library

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSeaMap free?

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

### Is Marinate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenSeaMap or Marinate?

Marinate is rated higher. OpenSeaMap averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marinate averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenSeaMap or Marinate have ads?

Neither OpenSeaMap nor Marinate 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.*