Comparison

Nautics Sailmate Classic vs Riptide GPS

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

Head to head
About

Nautics Sailmate Classic

Features
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Sailmate is a Finnish navigation app for leisure boaters with the most reliable nautical charts on the market, provided by the Finnish Transport Agency. Sailmate offers unmatched usability and a great user experience for leisure boaters. You can download Sailmate application free of charge. With Sailmate Free you can - Browse and zoom unprocessed copies of the official Finnish nautical charts - See your approximate location on the chart - See comprehensive database of the Finnish guest marinas linked to the map - Create 5 personal POIΒ΄s (points of interest) - Buy a separate content service "Scout harbours and routes" The Sailmate Premium -service provides additional features, which are useful when using Sailmate in a boat. In addition to Sailmate Free, Sailmate Premium includes - Exact gps-location display, course indication line, speedometer, heading in degrees - Download the charts to your mobile device (can be used offline without internet) - Marina maps - Unlimited personal POIΒ΄s - Route planning using web-browser at address www.sailmate.fi - Routes shown in App, you can navigate along your personal routes. You can buy the Sailmate Premium-service either at the setting page of the App or at the web page www.sailmate.fi. The Sailmate charts are exact unprocessed raster copies of the printed official nautical paper charts. The charts cover all sea- and freshwater areas in Finland. The only minor exceptions are the series S: Saimaan kanava (Saimaa channel) and some freshwater charts in the Kymi river area (446, 447, 452). Do you like our product and want to keep up to date with updates and news on latest features from us? Please rate our product and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Sailmate). Have anything to ask from us? Drop a line at our Facebook page or send e-mail to us at tuki@nautics.fi. Finnish Transport Agency's licence no. 1908/1024/2013 WARNING: The Finnish Transport Agency has not verified the information within this service and hence does not accept responsibility or liability for its accuracy, nor for any changes made to the product after completion.

About

Riptide GPS

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RIPTIDE GPS is a boating navigation app built for coastal skippers, day sailors, and weekend adventurers. Core GPS safety tools are free β€” no trial tricks, no paywall on essentials. FREE β€” INCLUDED NOW β€’ Live GPS navigation with speed, heading & distance β€’ Return to Launch β€” find your way back to where you started β€’ Trip tracking β€” record where you’ve been β€’ Safety screen β€” quick access to key safety info at sea β€’ Marine conditions β€” tides & weather when you need them β€’ Voice guidance for Return to Launch β€’ 1 boat profile, last 10 trips & 3 saved spots PREMIUM β€” MORE FOR SERIOUS DAYS AFLOAT β€’ Coastal navigation & saved-spot routing β€’ Anchor alarm β€” background alerts if you drift off the hook β€’ Unlimited trips, saved spots & photos β€’ Multiple boats & maintenance log β€’ Offline maps & GPX export β€’ Full voice guidance on all navigation BUILT FOR REAL BOATING β€’ Dark, readable interface β€” easy to see on deck, day or night β€’ Works offline for GPS, trips & safety when signal is patchy β€’ Optional account to sync your data and manage your profile RIPTIDE GPS is designed as a practical companion on the water β€” not a replacement for official charts, qualified navigation, or good seamanship. Always follow local regulations and use your own judgement at sea. Premium subscriptions are managed on the RIPTIDE GPS website (riptide.lynaria.com). The iOS app does not process in-app purchases. Privacy: riptide.lynaria.com/#/privacy Support: riptide.lynaria.com/#/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://riptide.lynaria.com/#/terms Privacy Policy: https://riptide.lynaria.com/#/privacy

Screenshots

Nautics Sailmate Classic4 screens
Riptide GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nautics Sailmate Classic at 13.0 against Riptide GPS's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Nautics Sailmate Classic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year and Riptide GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Nautics Sailmate Classic versus Riptide GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNautics Sailmate ClassicRiptide GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNauticsMY WEBSITE BUILDER LTD

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Nautics Sailmate Classic

Subscriptions2
  • Partiolaisten reitit$17.991 Year
  • Sailmate Premium3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time4
  • Sailmate Premium 2016$17.99
  • Partiolaisten reitit$17.99
  • Sailmate Premium$19.99
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  • Scout Harbours and Routes$19.99
2 purchases

Riptide GPS

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Nautics Sailmate Classic free?
Nautics Sailmate Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Riptide GPS free?
Riptide GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nautics Sailmate Classic or Riptide GPS have ads?
Neither Nautics Sailmate Classic nor Riptide GPS shows ads.

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