Marine Navigation Lite vs PinLocationPRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Marine Navigation Lite
This app offers offline GPS charting for marine use, allowing users to own their maps permanently. It provides advanced navigation tools, custom map creation from any image, and respects user privacy by not tracking or selling data.
- Lifetime map ownership
- Offline GPS charting
- Custom map creation from images
- Global offline tides
- Fish forecast
- Advanced visual waypoints
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MARINE NAVIGATION β Offline GPS Chartplotter You Own Forever Tired of apps renting your maps every year? Worried about your secret fishing spots being tracked or sold? Itβs time to take back control. Marine Navigation is the GPS chartplotter you buy once and own for life. No hidden fees, no forced subscriptions. Since 2009, sailors, fishermen, and sea lovers have trusted us for reliable, offline navigation that respects their privacy. CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO NAVIGATE - Try Free: Download Marine Navigation Lite to explore the basics. - Full Version (One-Time Purchase): Get the complete offline chartplotter thatβs yours forever. - Go PRO (Optional Subscription): Unlock professional-grade tools and navigate without limits. Your choice: own it once, or subscribe for more β total freedom. GO PRO β THE ULTIMATE NAVIGATION For the serious navigator, we built something extraordinary. The PRO version is more than just features; - PROPRIETARY S57 ENGINE: This is our masterpiece. Our custom S57 renderer brings official Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) to your device with a speed and detail once reserved for systems costing thousands. - UNLIMITED CUSTOM MAPS: Our most revolutionary feature, supercharged. Scan a paper chart, import a satellite image of a wreck, or even use a treasure map. Our powerful georeferencing tool lets you turn any image into a fully navigable, offline chart in minutes. Your knowledge, mapped. - GLOBAL OFFLINE TIDES: Accurate tidal data for any point on the map, calculated on your device. No internet needed, powered by the high-precision FES2022b global model. - ADVANCED TOOLS: Overlay multiple maps, adjust transparency, and gain a level of control that competitors simply cannot match. - FISH FORECAST (NEW): Fish Forecast helps you plan fishing trips with an Activity Score, built from Solunar, plus real fishing weather and ocean conditions. YOUR DATA IS SACRED We respect your privacy. We donβt track you. We donβt analyze your locations. We never sell your data. Everything you save stays safely on your device. Your fishing spots remain yours β always. FULL VERSION β EVERYTHING YOU NEED - RELIABLE OFFLINE MAPS: Download your charts and navigate with confidence far from shore. Our entire download system has been rebuilt from the ground up based on user feedback for total clarity and control. - COMPLETE GPS NAVIGATION: Create routes, record tracks, set a visual anchor alarm, use the compass (true/magnetic), and monitor your speed and direction. - NEW! ADVANCED VISUAL WAYPOINTS: Take total control of your map. Organize your spots with a library of custom icons and colors, then go beyond a simple pin: turn your chart into an intelligent log. Tag any location with the exact bait that worked, the type of fishing, catch details, and other crucial conditions. - WIDE CHART SELECTION: Access NOAA Raster & ENC, ESRI Satellite Imagery, OpenSeaMap, Bathymetric Maps, and more. - USEFUL TOOLS: Basic weather, moon & sun phases, GPX import/export. WHY CHOOSE MARINE NAVIGATION? - Freedom of Choice: Buy once for life, or subscribe to PRO β you decide. - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device, period. - Unmatched Control: From official S57 charts to your own custom maps. - Trusted by Navigators Worldwide: Reliable and independent since 2009. IMPORTANT NOTICE Good seamanship requires the use of official charts. Marine Navigation is for use with other charts and cannot replace official charts. Use at your own risk. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - The PRO subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or disable auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. --- Learn more on our official website: www.fishpoints.net Terms of Use: http://www.fishpoints.net/eula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.fishpoints.net/privacy-policy/ Try Marine Navigation and take the helm of your journey. The sea is yours.
PinLocationPRO
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This is a new PRO version of my free app called PinLocation. Here are few things you can do with it: 1) You can see your current location on the map. See the actual address. You will hear voice saying it if you want. 2) Store all your locations like: your favorite bars, your friends' addresses or any of your secret locations. 3) You can restore all your favorite locations on original device or any other device using your user name, email address and password 4) All of your locations will be safe and you can share them with your family or friends. 5) The most powerful feature: let you link with your friend and see (for both of you) where you are, live on the screen. You'll be able to find each other even on the crowdy beach or in the woods. 6) You can find famous places on the map and save them. You can also type the address and save the location. 7) You can find directions to your locations or distance to the destination. 8) You can organize your locations. 9) Search by distance or name. And many, many more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Marine Navigation Lite at Free against PinLocationPRO's $0.99. Marine Navigation Lite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). PinLocationPRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Marine Navigation Lite is free to download; PinLocationPRO costs $0.99 up front. Marine Navigation Lite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. PinLocationPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marine Navigation Lite ships an update weekly, PinLocationPRO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marine Navigation Lite | PinLocationPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 3.4% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Palaferri | Jaroslaw Szymczyk |
In-app purchases
Marine Navigation Lite
- Remove Ads SixMonths$0.996 Months
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads (1 Year)$1.491 Year
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- 6 Months Subscription$4.496 Months
- Update to Full Version 6Months$4.996 Months
- Pro$5.991 Year
- Update to Full Version 1 Year$6.991 Year
- 1 Year Subscription$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$2.99
- Full Version Forever$19.99
PinLocationPRO
No in-app purchases







