Comparison

iHoy Captain vs TradeOnSea

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 real-time weather information for a safer and more comfortable boating experience.

Highlights
  • Nautical chart access
  • Mobile autopilot control
  • Remote boat maneuvering
  • Motion-based steering
  • Dual-mode user screens
  • Real-time weather information
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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

TradeOnSea

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TradeOnSea est une application pensée pour les navigateurs, plaisanciers, capitaines, équipiers et voyageurs en mer. L’app permet de publier et consulter des annonces maritimes autour de vous : matériel nautique, services, dons, trocs, recherches, places à bord et demandes d’équipage. TradeOnSea facilite aussi les échanges entre utilisateurs grâce à une messagerie intégrée, aux profils, aux favoris et aux informations de contact choisies par chaque utilisateur. Fonctionnalités principales : • Publier des annonces maritimes géolocalisées • Rechercher du matériel, des services ou des opportunités autour de soi • Trouver un capitaine, un équipier ou une place à bord • Voir les annonces sur une carte • Contacter les utilisateurs via la messagerie intégrée • Utiliser les favoris pour retrouver facilement les annonces importantes • Signaler un problème ou une annonce inappropriée • Accéder à une fonction d’urgence pour prévenir les utilisateurs proches en cas de besoin TradeOnSea a été conçu pour aider la communauté maritime à se connecter plus facilement, partager des ressources, trouver de l’aide et créer des liens entre bateaux, ports, mouillages et équipages. L’application s’adresse aux personnes vivant, voyageant ou travaillant autour du monde maritime.

Screenshots

iHoy Captain4 screens
TradeOnSea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TradeOnSea at none against iHoy Captain's 10. 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. TradeOnSea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHoy Captain ships an update weekly, TradeOnSea every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
iHoy Captain versus TradeOnSea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHoy CaptainTradeOnSea
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 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
Size89 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperiHoyJEROME LABARTHE

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iHoy Captain

Subscriptions10
  • France Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Montenegro Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Germany Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • United States Folio14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • 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 - Pacific Ocean 314 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

TradeOnSea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHoy Captain free?
iHoy Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TradeOnSea free?
TradeOnSea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iHoy Captain or TradeOnSea have ads?
Neither iHoy Captain nor TradeOnSea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHoy Captain or TradeOnSea?
iHoy Captain ships an update weekly, and TradeOnSea every 11 days. Most recently, iHoy Captain was updated on November 4, 2026 and TradeOnSea on October 31, 2026.

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