# SEAiq USA vs Pilot Dispatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilot Dispatch at none against SEAiq USA's 2. Pilot Dispatch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SEAiq USA's advantage is ratings volume (501 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SEAiq USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year. Pilot Dispatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Dispatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEAiq USA has 501 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SEAiq USA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot Dispatch's.

SEAiq USA ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilot Dispatch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEAiq USA | Pilot Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-usa/id519545162/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-dispatch/id1496238884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sakhalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/517213477) | [Coe & Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496238883) |

## What reviewers say

### SEAiq USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-usa/id519545162)

Navigate US waterways with detailed NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers charts. Features include waypoints, routes, tracks, weather overlays, and an anchor alarm. Offers a 7-day evaluation period before an in-app upgrade is required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers charts, Waypoints, routes, and tracks, Night color modes, Anchor alarm, Automatic weather download, Chart measuring tools, NMEA and AIS support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $10.00 | per year |
| Upgrade for Premium Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Accurate and detailed navigation charts
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- 🆓 Free NOAA chart downloads
- 📱 Works offline after chart download
- 🚢 AIS data integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow performance on older devices
- ❌ No way to delete imported tracks
- ❌ Cannot rename imported tracks
- ⚠️ Discontinued Active Captain data support
- 🔐 Limited free version features

**Reported bugs**

- Chart download failures with error messages
- App incompatibility with iOS 8 updates causing loss of purchase
- Performance degradation on iPad 3 and older devices
- Slow zoom and pan responsiveness
- Active Captain integration not fully functional in free version

**Requested features**

- Delete and rename imported tracks functionality
- Track export as CSV spreadsheet with date, time, course, speed, location
- International chart support in free version
- Precipitation weather integration
- More prominent waypoint highlighting when route not selected


### Pilot Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-dispatch/id1496238884)

This software streamlines pilot dispatching with 24/7 reliability. It's designed with pilot input for maximum flexibility and customization, currently serving over 400 pilots across 12 organizations.

**Highlights:** 24/7/365 uptime, Streamlined dispatching process, Pilot-involved design, Flexible and customizable, Used by over 400 pilots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEAiq USA free?

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

### Is Pilot Dispatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEAiq USA or Pilot Dispatch?

Pilot Dispatch is rated higher. SEAiq USA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Pilot Dispatch averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SEAiq USA or Pilot Dispatch have ads?

Neither SEAiq USA nor Pilot Dispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEAiq USA or Pilot Dispatch?

SEAiq USA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilot Dispatch every 6 weeks. Most recently, SEAiq USA was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pilot Dispatch on June 1, 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.*