Comparison

OceanPilot vs Rivanaut

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

Head to head
About

OceanPilot

Features
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Leinen los – und alles im Griff. OceanPilot verwandelt dein Smartphone in ein vollwertiges Bord-Cockpit: navigieren, planen, Wetter checken und Logbuch führen – alles in einer App, von Seglern für Segler. Schluss mit Zettel-Chaos und fünf verschiedenen Apps. OceanPilot bringt Seekarte, Routenplanung, Wetter und Logbuch zusammen – aufgeräumt, schnell und auch offline einsatzbereit. WAS DICH AN BORD ERWARTET - Navigation & Seekarte – Position, Tiefen und Seezeichen immer im Blick - Routenplanung mit Wind-Routing – der optimale Schlag für dein Segelboot, automatisch berechnet - Wetter & Wind an Bord – Vorhersage und Windfeld auf einen Tipp - Törn-Aufzeichnung – Track, Distanz und Geschwindigkeit laufen automatisch mit - Digitales Logbuch & Meilenlog – jede Seemeile sauber dokumentiert - AIS in der Nähe – andere Schiffe rechtzeitig erkennen - Offline-Seekarten – navigieren auch ohne Empfang - Community-Spots – Ankerplätze, Häfen und Geheimtipps anderer Segler entdecken und selbst teilen - Reisebuch – deine schönsten Törn-Momente als Erinnerung FÜR JEDEN AN BORD Ob entspannter Tagestörn, Flottille oder lange Blauwasser-Etappe – OceanPilot wächst mit deinen Ansprüchen und hält dir den Rücken frei, damit du dich aufs Segeln konzentrieren kannst. Lade OceanPilot und mach dein nächstes Ablegen entspannter. Fair winds!

About

Rivanaut

This app transforms your Apple devices into a navigation system for Europe's inland waterways. Plan routes, track your journey live, and discover points of interest like marinas and fuel docks. It offers offline map downloads and vessel-specific routing to avoid obstructions.

Highlights
  • Automatic waterway routing
  • Vessel-aware route planning
  • Live navigation cockpit
  • Offline map downloads
  • Points of interest discovery
  • Anchor watch and logbook
  • Live water level data
Features
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Rivanaut turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a modern chartplotter for Europe's inland waterways. Plan a trip across rivers, canals and lakes, follow live navigation on the water, and find the marina, lock or fuel dock you need — all in one app. PLAN SMARTER ROUTES • Automatic waterway routing that follows real rivers, canals and the buoyed fairway — not straight lines across land. • Vessel-aware: enter your boat's draft, air draft, beam and length and Rivanaut avoids bridges, locks and shallows it can't pass (where data exists). • Multi-stop trips and a multi-day cruise planner with suggested overnight harbours. NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE • Live cockpit: speed, course, distance-to-go, ETA and cross-track error. • Day / dusk / night chart palettes and north-up / head-up / course-up orientation. • Voice and haptic alerts for waypoints, off-route and over-speed. • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, plus a full Apple Watch app. KNOW THE WATER • Live water levels from official gauges in Germany (PEGELONLINE), the Netherlands (Rijkswaterstaat) and France (Vigicrues). • Weather and wind forecasts along your route. • Speed limits and depth soundings overlays where mapped. POINTS OF INTEREST • Marinas, harbours, locks, slipways, moorings, fuel and waterside restaurants. • Save favourites and add them straight to your route. ANCHOR WATCH & LOGBOOK • Drop anchor, set a swing radius and get a repeating alarm if you drag — even with the screen locked. • Automatic trip recording with distance, time and speed, GPX import/export and a logbook. • Track running costs and see boating statistics. OFFLINE READY • Download whole regions — maps, POIs and routing — to navigate without a signal. SAFETY FIRST Rivanaut is a planning and information tool, not a certified navigation system. Always check water levels, closures, locks, bridge clearances and local regulations from official sources before setting out. Rivanaut Pro (auto-renewing subscription) • Monthly or yearly plans; the price is shown in the app before you buy. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://rivanaut.donner.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://rivanaut.donner.io/privacy

Screenshots

OceanPilot4 screens
Rivanaut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OceanPilot at none against Rivanaut's 4. OceanPilot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Rivanaut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. OceanPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
OceanPilot versus Rivanaut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOceanPilotRivanaut
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developersli.communication ltd liab. coDennis Donner

In-app purchases

None

OceanPilot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Rivanaut

Subscriptions4
  • Rivanaut Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Rivanaut Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Rivanaut Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Rivanaut Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is OceanPilot free?
OceanPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rivanaut free?
Rivanaut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OceanPilot or Rivanaut have ads?
Neither OceanPilot nor Rivanaut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OceanPilot or Rivanaut?
OceanPilot ships an update every 3 days, and Rivanaut every 3 days. Most recently, OceanPilot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rivanaut on November 7, 2026.

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