Chapka vs Ocean Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chapka
This app provides comprehensive travel insurance for various types of trips, including holidays, long-term travel, and specific programs like Working Holiday Visas. It allows users to manage their policies, contact assistance 24/7, and access medical teleconsultations.
- Emergency medical expense reimbursement
- Policy subscription and management
- 24/7 assistance contact
- Medical teleconsultation
- Claims reporting and tracking
- Coverage details access
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Chapka is the travel insurance specialist. With the Chapka app, get reimbursed for your emergency medical expenses in case of illness or accident during your trips and stays abroad. Chapka insures all types of travelers, whether they are going on holiday or planning a long trip such as a round-the-world journey. Chapka is known as the French specialist for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program, which allows young people to live abroad, particularly in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Chapka also provides insurance for international students, au pair stays, and volunteer programs. Chapka has a strong reputation in the United States, and its insurance contracts are recognized by the majority of North American universities. With the Chapka app, manage your insurance from A to Z easily and quickly. • You can subscribe to your insurance policy directly from the Chapka app. • You have access to all information related to your insurance: your contract, coverage amounts, exclusions, emergency contacts, and the status of your compensation claims. • You can contact the assistance team for free 24/7 if you have an accident abroad, in case of hospitalization for more than 24 hours, a death in your family, etc. • You can have a medical teleconsultation 7 days a week with a French-speaking doctor via the Chapka app. • You can report claims, send your invoices, and track your reimbursement requests directly through the Chapka app. In short, the Chapka app is an essential and indispensable tool if you're traveling abroad.
Ocean Buddy
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Your next trip starts with Ocean Buddy. Explore more than 700 spots for surfing, diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and other water sports. Pick an activity, browse regions and discover each destination through images (photos or, when none is available, clearly labeled illustrations), practical details and a map for each activity. Information still being verified is clearly marked. PLAN YOUR TRIP Create an itinerary, add stops, organize dates and keep your notes in one place. Save your favorites and share a copy of your trip. TAKE TIME TO EXPLORE Browse immersive galleries and get to know each spot: activities, skill level guidance, access and things to watch out for. If you like, turn on ambient sound and subtle terrain shading. Weather conditions with timestamps help you prepare when you’re online. SHARE WITH CARE When the community is available, read approved tips or sign in with your email to suggest a review, a spot or a selected copy of your trip. Contributions are checked by a person before they become visible. Your notes and other private details are shared only if you select them in the preview. MEET POULPY Poulpy joins you as you explore: it answers your questions right in the app, from Ocean Buddy’s spot pages and guides, even offline. Its tips do not replace local information. KEEP YOUR JOURNAL WITH YOU The catalog and included photos remain available offline. Your favorites, trips and notes are stored on your device. Weather, map tiles and the community require an internet connection. Ocean Buddy helps you plan an outing. Actual conditions, local guidance and your instructors or guides always take priority. The app does not book services and does not replace required qualifications or a marine navigation or diving tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ocean Buddy at every 6 days against Chapka's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chapka ships an update every 5 weeks, Ocean Buddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chapka | Ocean Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aon France | THOMAS ABEL MAXIME BREBION |
In-app purchases
Chapka
No in-app purchases
Ocean Buddy
No in-app purchases









