Comparison

Neptune vs Navitime Marine

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

Head to head
About

Neptune

Prepare for USCG COLREG and OOD exams with a comprehensive study system. Features AI tutoring, interactive 3D visuals for lights and shapes, and a complete question bank with intelligent test modes and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered tutor for rule explanations
  • Interactive 3D lights and shapes trainer
  • Official USCG question bank
  • Verbatim memory trainer
  • Intelligent exam simulator modes
  • Advanced progress tracking
  • Offline study capability
Features
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PASS YOUR USCG COLREG & OOD EXAMS WITH CONFIDENCE Neptune: Navigation Rules is the only modern study system that combines the official USCG Question Bank with an AI Tutor, interactive 3D Visual Training, and verbatim cards. Whether you are an Ensign preparing for OOD Phase 1 or a Captain refreshing for a renewal, Neptune replaces heavy textbooks with a smart, pocket-sized coach. NEW: VERBATIm MEMORY TRAINER Level up recall: hide key phrases and type them back to prove you know the rule, not just the letter. Adaptive drills: auto-submit when blanks are filled, with instant feedback and retries to lock in weak spots. Inline citations: jump straight from a missed phrase to the exact rule text. 3D LIGHTS & SHAPES TRAINER Stop memorizing static flashcards. Interactive 3D Models: Rotate vessels to see lights and shapes from any angle. Quiz Mode: Answer questions based on target angle, vessel ID, cardinal direction, and rules of the road. AI-POWERED REFERENCE Don't just memorize the answer—understand the Why. Ask Neptune: Chat with an AI trained specifically on COLREGS and over 500 maritime court cases. Instant Explanations: Get plain-English breakdowns for every question with citations to the rules and cases. Legal Context: Using the court cases see how rules are adjudicated in the real world. COMPLETE USCG QUESTION BANK & BOOK Official Pool: Full access to Inland and International questions. Smart Citation: Every question is linked directly to the specific Rule it tests. Custom Tags: Add your own notes, highlights and rule references. INTELLIGENT TEST MODES Exam Simulator: Mimic the real test by creating presets with precise filters for question number, specific words to be omitted, and rules. Or enable the Smart algorithm to dish you out trouble questions. Study Mode: Filter by "Least Confident" to drill the questions you get wrong. Daily Challenges: Keep your streak alive with quick, timed quizzes to build a daily study habit. ADVANCED PROGRESS TRACKING Confidence Scores: Visualize your mastery of every Rule based on SM-2 Algorithm. Heat Maps: Instantly see if you are weak on "Steering & Sailing" or "Sound Signals." Detailed History: Review past attempts to track your improvement over time. THE MODERN STANDARD Offline Ready: Study in the SCIF or underway—no internet required. Dark Mode: Fully optimized for night watch study sessions. Cloud Sync: Start on your iPhone, finish on your iPad.

About

Navitime Marine

This app offers comprehensive study materials, interactive quizzes, and essential navigation tools for maritime professionals and students. It covers COLREGS, navigation techniques, and includes AI-powered tutoring for exam preparation. Enjoy offline access to all content and features.

Highlights
  • COLREGS Rules study (English/Arabic)
  • Navigation lights, shapes, and signals
  • Advanced Navigation library
  • AI COLREGS tutor
  • Category-based and mock exams
  • GPS Radar with AIS traffic
  • Chart Plotter practice
Features
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Navitime is the complete study, navigation and exam-prep companion for maritime Rules of the Road (COLREGS / IRPCS) — built for deck officers, cadets, sailors, and anyone preparing for a navigation exam. STUDY • Full COLREGS Rules 1–41 + Annexes, bilingual English/Arabic • Navigation lights, shapes, sound signals and flags with visual diagrams • Advanced Navigation library — 8 books, 57 chapters, with rich diagrams, worked examples and image zoom (Position & Charts, Celestial Navigation, The Instrumented Bridge, Handling the Ship, Maritime Regulations, Weather & Water, Blind Pilotage, and the core Navigation Handbook) • Naval Formations reference — 17 tactical formation topics • AI COLREGS tutor — ask any Rules of the Road question and get an instant explanation, with recommended quiz categories and study sections QUIZ • Category-based quizzes across every COLREGS topic • Timed quiz mode and a full Mock Exam covering all categories (Pro) • Flashcard study mode (Pro) • Weak-areas mode — drills the questions you get wrong most • Detailed per-answer explanations, quiz history and progress tracking NAVIGATION TOOLS • GPS Radar — live nearby vessel (AIS) and aircraft traffic on a radar display, with a combined distance-sorted traffic list • GNSS Scan Tool — satellite constellation status and interference map • Chart Plotter — dead reckoning and fix chartwork practice • VHF radio channel directory by country/port • Beaufort & Douglas sea-state scales with live marine conditions • Sun & Moon and Tide tools, with a \"show the working\" calculation mode • Morse code converter and unit converter 100% OFFLINE All study content, the rule book, and every quiz work with no internet connection. Progress, bookmarks, and history are saved locally on your device. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Full bilingual English/Arabic support with right-to-left layout • Dark and light theme, switchable anytime • No account required FREE FOR EVERYONE Every feature is fully unlocked with no account required. GROUP CHALLENGES Host or join a live group quiz session with friends or colleagues. (Requires internet.) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Neptune4 screens
Navitime Marine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neptune at none against Navitime Marine's 4. Neptune also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Navitime Marine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Neptune asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neptune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Neptune versus Navitime Marine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeptuneNavitime Marine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrice BrownKhalid Alyafei

Customer experience

Neptune

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Navitime Marine

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Neptune

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Navitime Marine

Subscriptions2
  • Navitime Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Navitime Pro Annual3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Neptune free?
Neptune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navitime Marine free?
Navitime Marine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neptune or Navitime Marine?
Neptune is rated higher. Neptune averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Navitime Marine averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Neptune or Navitime Marine have ads?
Navitime Marine shows ads; Neptune does not.
Which is updated more often, Neptune or Navitime Marine?
Neptune ships an update every 4 days, and Navitime Marine every 4 days. Most recently, Neptune was updated on November 5, 2026 and Navitime Marine on November 5, 2026.

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