RadarPlot vs HMS ColRegCards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RadarPlot
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Master radar plotting through practical, interactive exercises. RadarPlot is a professional training tool for maritime cadets, deck officers and navigators learning the 6-minute plotting method, relative motion, CPA calculations and collision-avoidance maneuvers. PRACTICE RADAR PLOTTING β’ Record target range and bearing observations β’ Plot multiple radar targets β’ Use a North-Up stabilized radar display β’ Adjust plotting intervals and range scales β’ Zoom and pan without affecting calculations CALCULATE CPA AND TARGET MOTION β’ Automatically construct the Relative Motion Line β’ Calculate CPA, TCPA and relative speed β’ Determine the targetβs true course and speed β’ Visualize own-ship and target-motion vectors β’ Practice the standard 6-minute plotting method PLAN COLLISION-AVOIDANCE MANEUVERS β’ Set a required minimum passing distance β’ Calculate course-only and speed-only solutions β’ Select the maneuver execution point β’ Display the Advanced Relative Motion Line β’ Compare alternative maneuvering decisions BUILT FOR MARITIME TRAINING Use built-in scenarios and answer-reveal tools to learn step by step or practise independently. Ideal for maritime academy students, deck officers preparing for examinations, navigators refreshing manual plotting skills and instructors demonstrating relative-motion geometry. Train smarter. Understand the plot. Make safer decisions.
HMS ColRegCards
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Master the visual signals of the sea with HMS ColregsCards - your essential study companion for the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS/IRPCS). WHAT YOU'LL LEARN β’ Day Shapes - Identify vessels by their daytime signals β’ Navigation Marks - Cardinal, lateral, and special buoys β’ Lights on Vessels - Recognize vessels by their navigation lights at night β’ Sound Signals - Learn manoeuvring and fog signals with synthesized audio playback TWO LEARNING MODES Reference Mode Browse through beautifully illustrated flashcards. Each card builds your knowledge layer by layer - from the essential visual to real-world application. Swipe vertically through layers, horizontally between cards. TEST MODE Put your knowledge to the test with timed multiple-choice questions. Get instant feedback, retest on mistakes, and track your progress. Adaptive testing focuses on the cards you find hardest. DESIGNED FOR MARINERS: Perfect for recreational sailors, commercial seafarers, and anyone preparing for maritime navigation examinations. Whether you're new to the water or refreshing your knowledge, ColregsCards makes learning these crucial signals engaging and effective. FEATURES β’ Dark theme optimized for night study β’ Works offline - study anywhere β’ Progress tracking across devices (with free account) β’ Interactive vessel light diagrams with 360Β° views β’ Synthesized sound signals - hear real horn, bell, and gong sounds Created by a team with over 100 years of combined Yachting and Teaching knowledge. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://slinkywill.github.io/colregscards-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://slinkywill.github.io/colregscards-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RadarPlot at none against HMS ColRegCards's shown. HMS ColRegCards's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. RadarPlot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HMS ColRegCards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RadarPlot ships an update every 4 months, HMS ColRegCards weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RadarPlot | HMS ColRegCards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paulina Praciak | Will Downing |
In-app purchases
RadarPlot
- Lifetime Access$14.99
HMS ColRegCards
- Ad-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual$5.991 Year





