# SEAiq Pilot vs Seapilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SEAiq Pilot at 93% against Seapilot's 38%. SEAiq Pilot also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (451 vs 15). Seapilot's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SEAiq Pilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $179.99 per year and Seapilot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SEAiq Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEAiq Pilot has 451 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of SEAiq Pilot's written reviews are positive against 38% of Seapilot's.

SEAiq Pilot ships an update every 2 months, Seapilot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEAiq Pilot | Seapilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seapilot/id915818783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sakhalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/517213477) | [Seapilot](https://appshunter.io/developer/449148590) |

## What reviewers say

### SEAiq Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Annual | $359.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Premium Features | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 🌟 Comprehensive functionalities
- 💡 Innovative features
- ✅ Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Increasing cost
- ❓ Chart loading can be tedious
- ⚠️ Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
- 🤔 Difficulty in purchasing subscriptions
- 🎨 Graphics could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Seapilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seapilot/id915818783)

Navigate like a professional with this marine navigation app. It offers vectorized chart data, AIS, and weather forecasts, bringing merchant shipping technology to your mobile device. Plan trips, track your vessel, and access advanced navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Vectorized S-57 chart data, Automatic Identification System (AIS), Built-in weather forecasts, Positioning and background positioning via GPS, Man Overboard function, Premium features like Weather Routing

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swedish charts with automatic updates | $8.99 | per year |
| East Canadian charts | $14.49 | per year |
| West Canadian | $14.49 | per year |
| Spanish charts with automatic updates | $17.49 | per year |
| Finnish charts | $19.49 | per year |
| Dutch charts | $19.49 | per year |
| Irish charts | $19.49 | per year |
| British charts | $19.49 | per year |
| German charts | $23.49 | per year |
| Croatian charts with automatic updates | $26.49 | per year |
| Portuguese charts with automatic updates | $26.49 | per year |
| Greek charts with automatic updates | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| French charts | $50.99 | per year |
| US East | Free | one-time |
| US West | Free | one-time |
| US-Great Lakes. One year subscription. | $11.99 | one-time |
| US-West. One year subscription. | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEAiq Pilot free?

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

### Is Seapilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEAiq Pilot or Seapilot?

SEAiq Pilot is rated higher. SEAiq Pilot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while Seapilot averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do SEAiq Pilot or Seapilot have ads?

Neither SEAiq Pilot nor Seapilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEAiq Pilot or Seapilot?

SEAiq Pilot ships an update every 2 months, and Seapilot every 3 months. Most recently, SEAiq Pilot was updated on September 15, 2026 and Seapilot on September 11, 2026.

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