Comparison

SEAiq vs ParkLive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SEAiq

This marine navigation app offers comprehensive charting capabilities, allowing users to load various standard chart formats and download NOAA charts. It includes essential navigation tools like waypoints, routes, and an anchor alarm, along with weather overlays and NMEA/AIS integration.

Highlights
  • Load custom S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB, KAP charts
  • Automatic NOAA chart downloads
  • Waypoints, routes, and tracks
  • Anchor alarm
  • Automatic weather downloads
  • NMEA and AIS integration
Read full description

SEAiq is a full-featured marine navigation app. It lets you load your own charts in standard formats, including S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB, and KAP. It also automatically downloads charts from NOAA for the United States. Features include: * Waypoints * Routes * Tracks * Night color modes * Anchor alarm * Automatic download and display of weather (wind & isobar) * Chart measuring tools (EBL/VRM) * Wi-Fi-based NMEA and AIS No purchase is required to view charts. Premium navigation features are enabled during a 7-day evaluation period. After that, an annual subscription is required. Existing one-time purchases retain the features they unlocked. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ParkLive

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ParkLive is a community-driven parking app that helps you find available parking spots shared by other drivers in your area. HOW IT WORKS See real-time parking departure signals from drivers leaving spots Tap "I left" when you leave a parking spot to help others Confirm parking availability to earn rewards Build your reputation and climb the leaderboard KEY FEATURES Real-time parking availability in your area Community-powered signals from real drivers Coin rewards for sharing parking information Spot confirmation system for accuracy Easy "I left" button for quick departure signals Multi-language support (English, Spanish) Location-based search for nearby parking WHY PARKLIVE? Save time circling for parking Help your community find parking faster Earn rewards for contributing Build your driver reputation Join a growing community of helpful drivers PERFECT FOR Daily commuters City drivers Anyone tired of circling for parking Drivers in busy urban areas People looking for street parking IMPORTANT NOTES Parking signals are user-generated and may not always be accurate Always verify parking availability before parking Always respect local parking regulations and restrictions Coins are virtual rewards with no cash value Location permission is required for core functionality Join the ParkLive community and never circle for parking again! Note: ParkLive is completely free to use. Our mission is to help drivers find parking faster through community cooperation.

Screenshots

SEAiq2 screens
ParkLive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParkLive at none against SEAiq's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SEAiq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per year. ParkLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEAiq ships an update every 3 weeks, ParkLive fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEAiq versus ParkLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEAiqParkLive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakhalinOleksandr Shamshyn

Bugs and requests

SEAiq

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No access to premium features after payment
  • Chart downloads fail if app is not on screen
  • App freezes when trying to delete
  • App crashes

Requested features

13 requests
  • Simplify course plotting
  • Add support for .MBTiles
  • Add VMG feature
  • Add support for .MBTiles
  • Add support for .MBTiles
Show 8 more
  • Allow selection of discreet chart areas
  • Add GPS data from TCP/IP source
  • Allow disabling internal GPS
  • Provide good integration/complement to OpenCpn
  • Provide TCP/IP support for NMEA data
  • Broadcast waypoint and NMEA data to external systems
  • Lower price for waypoints creation
  • Allow using purchased charts across devices

ParkLive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SEAiq

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$15.001 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade for Premium Features$49.99
None

ParkLive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEAiq free?
SEAiq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkLive free?
ParkLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEAiq or ParkLive have ads?
Neither SEAiq nor ParkLive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEAiq or ParkLive?
SEAiq ships an update every 3 weeks, and ParkLive fortnightly. Most recently, SEAiq was updated on October 28, 2026 and ParkLive on October 28, 2026.

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