Comparison

SEAiq Pilot vs Wind Wheel

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

Head to head
About

SEAiq Pilot

This navigation app provides advanced charting and real-time vessel data for professional marine pilots. It supports various chart formats and external NMEA/AIS devices, offering features like predicted vessel display and docking aids. A free trial is available, with an in-app purchase for permanent access.

Highlights
  • S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB/KAP chart support
  • External NMEA/AIS over WiFi
  • Predicted vessel display
  • Docking aids
  • Vessel catalog
  • NMEA/AIS record and playback
  • Mariners tools
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SEAiq Pilot is designed especially for use by river, channel, and harbor pilots. It includes support for charts in the S-57, S-63, iENC and BSB/KAP formats and use of external NMEA/AIS over WiFi. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ IMPORTANT: For non-pilots, we recommend SEAiq and SEAiq USA. This app is free to download. All features are available during a 7-day evaluation period. An in-app purchase is required to permanently upgrade the app, otherwise after the evaluation period only basic chart viewing is supported. Enterprise Subscriptions purchased through the iOS App Store are for iOS only. Access on other platforms is not included. SEAiq Pilot and SEAiq Pilot VPP are the exact same app and differ only in how they are purchased. Features unique to SEAiq Pilot include: * Support for official HO S-57/S-63 marine charts * Adheres to IHO S-52 chart display standards * Predicted vessel display (with ROT) * Docking aids displaying distance/velocity to wharf fenders * Vessel catalog * Supports WiFi based AIS plugs and Portable Pilot Units * NMEA/AIS record and playback * Waypoints, routes, ETA, XTD, speed limits * Route Meeting Point * Visual CPA * AIS "virtual boarding" * Mariners tools: VRM, EBL, Mariners Notes, Clearing Lines Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Wind Wheel

This navigation app helps sailors and maritime enthusiasts understand wind dynamics. It calculates optimal courses and speeds based on desired wind conditions and forecasts relative wind shifts. Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions for precise navigation.

Highlights
  • Desired wind calculation
  • True wind determination
  • Relative wind forecasting
  • Beaufort Wind Force Scale
  • Course and speed optimization
Features
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Navigate the vast oceans with precision and confidence using Wind Wheel, an indispensable tool for sailors and maritime enthusiasts alike. Delve into the complexities of wind dynamics with ease, allowing you to fine-tune your course and speed with unparalleled accuracy. - Desired Wind: Generate optimal course and speed solutions for your preferred relative winds - True Wind: Determine the true wind conditions based on your vessel's course, speed, and observed relative wind - Relative Wind: Forecast shifts in relative wind before making adjustments to your course or speed - Condition Determination: Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions using the Beaufort Wind Force Scale Whether a seasoned mariner or a budding sea explorer, Wind Wheel is the perfect companion to help you harness the power of the wind. Set sail with confidence, chart your course, and let Wind Wheel handle the complexities of wind dynamics for you.

Screenshots

SEAiq Pilot2 screens
Wind Wheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SEAiq Pilot at Free against Wind Wheel's $4.99. SEAiq Pilot also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (453 vs 7). Wind Wheel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

SEAiq Pilot is free to download; Wind Wheel costs $4.99 up front. SEAiq Pilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $179.99 per year. Wind Wheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SEAiq Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEAiq Pilot has 453 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SEAiq Pilot versus Wind Wheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEAiq PilotWind Wheel
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (453 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings453 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakhalinUniversal Queue LLC

Customer experience

SEAiq Pilot

All ratings453 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.4%

Wind Wheel

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

SEAiq Pilot

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 🐛 Graphics are poor
  • 🐛 Hard to see own ship AIS for boarding
  • 🐛 iOS 14 position acquisition issues with AIS pilot plug Wifi
  • 🐛 Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
  • 🐛 Chartworld map loading issues
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  • 🐛 AIS target display issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Vietnamese to language section
  • Allow waypoints to be locked
  • Make active tools (EBL, VRM) a different color than orange
  • Ability to use voice record through Bluetooth for VDR functionality
  • Dark mode option

Wind Wheel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SEAiq Pilot

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$179.991 Year
  • Enterprise Annual1 Month trial$359.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade for Premium Features$399.99
None

Wind Wheel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEAiq Pilot free?
SEAiq Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Wheel free?
Wind Wheel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SEAiq Pilot or Wind Wheel?
SEAiq Pilot is rated higher. SEAiq Pilot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while Wind Wheel averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do SEAiq Pilot or Wind Wheel have ads?
Neither SEAiq Pilot nor Wind Wheel shows ads.

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