MapFly vs Starlink Ocean Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MapFly
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Discover the Ultimate Outdoor Companion App! Navigate your adventures with precision using MapFly, the app designed for explorers, adventurers, and nature lovers. Whether youβre hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or just exploring scenic trails, our app provides everything you need to make your experience unforgettable. Key Features: High-Resolution 3D Maps: Visualize every peak, valley, and trail in stunning detail. Advanced Route Planning: Create and customize your routes with ease. Offline Maps: Download maps and access them anytime, even without an internet connection. Real-Time Adventure Tools: Track your progress, monitor elevation changes, and stay updated on weather conditions. Community-Driven Recommendations: Discover popular routes, hidden gems, and tips shared by other explorers. Multisport Support: Perfect for hiking, skiing, biking, climbing, and more! Why Choose MapFly? Seamlessly plan, track, and enjoy your adventures with tools trusted by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Stay safe with real-time weather updates and terrain analysis. Join a growing community of adventurers and contribute your discoveries. Your Adventure Starts Here! Download MapFly today and elevate your outdoor experiences. Whether you're conquering mountains or exploring local trails, weβve got you covered! You can also find our web app here : https://mapfly-app.com
Starlink Ocean Mode
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Starlink Maritime requires Ocean Mode beyond 12 nautical miles offshore. Forget to switch it on and your connection goes dark exactly when you need it. Starlink Ocean Mode tracks your distance to the territorial-waters line in real time and alerts you the moment you cross. WHAT IT DOES β’ Live distance to the 12 NM territorial waters line β’ ETA to crossing based on your current heading and speed β’ Push alerts when you're approaching, when you cross outside, and when you re-enter β’ Speed, heading, distance-to-nearest-coast, and exact position β’ Background GPS monitoring β works with the screen off and the app closed HOW IT WORKS Your device's GPS feeds a local boundary calculator that uses a high-resolution coastline dataset to figure out how far you are from the nearest shore. Subtract 12 NM and you have your distance to the territorial waters line. Everything runs on-device β your position is never transmitted to a server. A small foreground notification stays active while monitoring is on, so the OS keeps the GPS service alive. When you're within minutes of crossing, you get a push alert reminding you to switch Starlink to Ocean Mode. Same on the way back in. WHO IT'S FOR Cruisers, sportfishermen, deliveries, and any boat that uses Starlink Maritime and crosses the 12 NM line. Built by sailors who got tired of forgetting. PRICING One-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges. Includes a 7-day free trial β full functionality on first launch, paywall after the trial. IMPORTANT This app uses simplified coastline data and approximate distance calculations. Treat it as a convenience reminder, not a legal compliance tool. Always consult official charts and your vessel's navigation systems for territorial waters compliance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapFly at none against Starlink Ocean Mode's 1. Starlink Ocean Mode's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Starlink Ocean Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapFly asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapFly ships an update every 2 months, Starlink Ocean Mode daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapFly | Starlink Ocean Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arnaud Pfundstein | Fred Bret-Mounet |
In-app purchases
MapFly
No in-app purchases
Starlink Ocean Mode
- Ocean Mode Lifetime License$39.99
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