# Marine Navigation Lite vs SeaDrive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeaDrive at 89% against Marine Navigation Lite's 3%. SeaDrive also leads on ads (none vs shown). Marine Navigation Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marine Navigation Lite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months and SeaDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marine Navigation Lite ships an update weekly, SeaDrive fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marine Navigation Lite | SeaDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seadrive-boat-navigation/id1497056662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **263** |
| Positive reviews | 3.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Palaferri](https://appshunter.io/developer/395030821) | [SeaDrive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497054442) |

## What reviewers say

### Marine Navigation Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-navigation-lite/id609276931)

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.

**Highlights:** Lifetime map ownership, Offline GPS charting, Custom map creation from images, Global offline tides, Fish forecast, Advanced visual waypoints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads SixMonths | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (1 Year) | $1.49 | per year |
| 6 Months  Subscription | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Update to Full Version 6Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Update to Full Version 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


### SeaDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seadrive-boat-navigation/id1497056662)

This marine navigation app offers offline charting, route planning, and tide/current predictions. It provides free US charts and integrates weather forecasts and points of interest like marinas. Share your live track with others for enhanced safety and communication on the water.

**Highlights:** Offline charting and navigation, Route building and navigation, Tide and current predictions, 5-day weather forecasts, Live track sharing, Points of Interest (marinas, boat ramps)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sea Drive Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Sea Drive Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| US Charts | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Accurate navigation and depth finder
- 🌟 Great for planning routes and marking spots
- 🤝 Easy to share trips with friends
- 💨 Excellent weather and tide features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Waypoints deleted multiple times
- 🐛 Vessel location disappeared
- 🐛 App crashes when downloading charts

**Reported bugs**

- Waypoints are deleted by the app
- Vessel location disappears
- App crashes during chart download on older devices

**Requested features**

- Consider adding more advanced charting options
- Further refine waypoint saving reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marine Navigation Lite free?

Marine Navigation Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SeaDrive free?

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

### Do Marine Navigation Lite or SeaDrive have ads?

Marine Navigation Lite shows ads; SeaDrive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marine Navigation Lite or SeaDrive?

Marine Navigation Lite ships an update weekly, and SeaDrive fortnightly. Most recently, Marine Navigation Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and SeaDrive on October 24, 2026.

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