Comparison

Sea Distance vs ShoreMeter

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

Head to head
About

Sea Distance

Features
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You can easily calculate the distances between ports.

About

ShoreMeter

Features
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ShoreMeter helps boaters quickly see how far they are from the nearest shore. The app shows your current distance from the coastline, your speed in knots, GPS accuracy and a clear status for slow navigation or planing based on your selected local rules. Use ShoreMeter as a simple visual aid when boating near coasts, islands, bays, marinas or shore-restricted areas. Key features: • Measure distance from the nearest coastline • Show current boat speed in knots • Display GPS accuracy • Clear planing status: slow navigation, allowed or prohibited • Visual and sound alerts when status changes • Country-based rule presets • Custom distance and speed limits • Offline coastline data packages • Simple shore map with distance line • Support for Slovenia and Croatia coastline packages • Optional ShoreMeter Pro upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited map access ShoreMeter is designed for boaters who want a quick, easy-to-read distance-from-shore reference without using a full navigation app. The app can help you understand whether you are far enough from shore for planing based on your selected settings. You can use automatic country presets or adjust the distance and speed limits manually. Supported initial coastline packages include: • Slovenia — Slovenian Coast • Croatia — Northern Adriatic: Istria, Kvarner, Krk, Cres, Lošinj • Croatia — Central Adriatic: Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Brač, Hvar • Croatia — Southern Adriatic: Makarska, Pelješac, Korčula, Dubrovnik ShoreMeter works with GPS and open coastline data. After downloading coastline packages, distance calculation can work without an internet connection. Important disclaimer: ShoreMeter is an informational aid only. It is not an official navigation app, legal instrument or replacement for nautical charts, official regulations, buoys, local notices, navigation instruments or safe boating judgment. Rules may vary by country, region, vessel type and local restrictions. Always check and follow the official rules that apply to your location.

Screenshots

Sea Distance4 screens
ShoreMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sea Distance at none against ShoreMeter's 1. Sea Distance also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ShoreMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sea Distance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sea Distance versus ShoreMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSea DistanceShoreMeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa HakyoldasSinus IKS d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Sea Distance

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShoreMeter

One-time1
  • ShoreMeter Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Sea Distance free?
Sea Distance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShoreMeter free?
ShoreMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sea Distance or ShoreMeter have ads?
ShoreMeter shows ads; Sea Distance does not.

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