Comparison

iHoy Captain vs Nautical Buddy

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

Head to head
About

iHoy Captain

Control your boat's autopilot and navigate with nautical charts directly from your mobile device. Enjoy features like remote maneuvering, motion control, and dual screen modes for a user-friendly experience. It also provides essential weather information for your trips.

Highlights
  • Nautical chart access
  • Mobile autopilot control
  • Remote boat maneuvering
  • Motion-based steering
  • Dual screen display options
  • Meteo information
  • Multi-user functionality
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We'd be happy to tell you about iHoy Captain: - iHoy Map You can easily access nautical charts. (iHoy Captain device is not required.) - Quick Installation iHoyCaptain can be installed in minutes by yourself. No need to pay for extra service fees. - Autopilot A true autopilot experience using your mobile phone that provides fuel efficiency, safety and extra comfort. User firendly dual mode screens for ease of use. - Remote Just use you phone to maneuver your boat from anywhere on board. No need to interrupt joy to go back to kokpit. - Motion mode: Just tilt your phone right and left and see your boat turns port/starboard accordingly. Yes, it is doable by iHoy. - Dual Screen You like more user friendly screens, you have it. You like machine-like screens, you have it too. Just tilt your phone 90 degrees. - Compatibility iHoy Captain is compatible with most boats 15 meters and below. Just chek you steering wheel shaft being 0,75”. - Information Check out iHoy Captain’s info page before your trip. iHoy Captain provides you main meteo information such as wind, wave, humidity, temperature. - Multiuser Buy iHoy Captain only once, then not only you but whoever you authorised can use full functionality by simply downloading iHoy Captain free of charge. - Safe iHoy Captain can be engaged/disangaged by a simple mechanical move. You can get manuel control instantly anytime. Note: iHoy Captain device required. Terms Of Use: https://ihoycaptain.com/assets/docs/terms_of_use_en.pdf

About

Nautical Buddy

Features
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Nautical Buddy, denizde güvenlik ve iletişimi tek bir yerde toplayan pratik bir denizcilik yardım uygulamasıdır. Çevrendeki denizcilerle sohbet edebilir, konumunu haritada görebilir, acil durumlarda hızlıca yardım çağrısı gönderebilir ve yapay zekâ destekli asistanla anında destek alabilirsin. Öne çıkan özellikler • Sohbet & Topluluk: Yakındaki denizcilerle iletişim kur, tecrübe paylaş. • Acil Yardım (SOS): Acil durumlarda tek dokunuşla konumunla birlikte yardım çağrısı gönder. • Harita & Konum: Offline kaydedilmiş konum desteğiyle nerede olduğunu gör ve rotanı takip et. • Yapay Zekâ Asistanı: Hava, rota planlama, donanım ve güvenlik konularında rehberlik al. • Bildirimler: Yakındaki uyarılar ve mesajlar için anında bildirim al. • Çıpa alarmı: Alarmı açtığında belirlediğin güvenli bölgenin dışına çıkış için konum takibi ve cihaz bildirimi kullan. Alarmı kapattığında takip durur. Nasıl çalışır? 1. Uygulamayı aç ve profilini oluştur. 2. Harita üzerinden konumunu gör, istersen çevrimdışı kaydet. 3. Sohbetten diğer denizcilerle bağlantı kur. 4. Gerekirse SOS butonu ile acil çağrı gönder. Güvenlik & Gizlilik • Konum verilerin izin verdiğin sürece alınır ve amaca uygun kullanılır. • Kullanıcı içerikleri topluluk kurallarına ve moderasyona tabidir. • Uygulama, resmî acil durum kanallarının yerine geçmez; gerektiğinde 112/155/… gibi resmî hatları kullan.

Screenshots

iHoy Captain4 screens
Nautical Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nautical Buddy at none against iHoy Captain's 13. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iHoy Captain sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Nautical Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHoy Captain ships an update weekly, Nautical Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
iHoy Captain versus Nautical Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHoy CaptainNautical Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB32 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperiHoyEmin Kartc

In-app purchases

13 purchases

iHoy Captain

Subscriptions13
  • Montenegro Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Germany Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • United States Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Brazil Folio$19.991 Year
  • Tonga Folio14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Niue Folio14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Tokelau Folio14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Samoa Folio14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Colombia - Caribbean Sea 214 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Colombia - Pacific Ocean 114 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Colombia - Caribbean Sea 314 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Colombia - Pacific Ocean 214 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Colombia - Pacific Ocean 314 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Nautical Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHoy Captain free?
iHoy Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nautical Buddy free?
Nautical Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iHoy Captain or Nautical Buddy have ads?
Neither iHoy Captain nor Nautical Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHoy Captain or Nautical Buddy?
iHoy Captain ships an update weekly, and Nautical Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, iHoy Captain was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nautical Buddy on October 19, 2026.

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