Comparison

Maps.lt vs Shorewise

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

Head to head
About

Maps.lt

This app provides detailed digital maps of Lithuania, offering precise data for searching addresses, locations, measuring distances, and planning routes. Access continuously updated geographic information and report any inaccuracies.

Highlights
  • Topographic, terrain, and orthophoto maps
  • Address and location search
  • Distance and area measurement
  • Route planning
  • Coordinate system support
  • Report inaccuracies
Features
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Maps.lt: skaitmeniniai Lietuvos žemėlapiai nuo 2001 m. Maps.lt yra žemėlapių aplikacija, pasak naudojančių, turinti tiksliausius Lietuvos duomenis. Maps.lt skirta adresų, geografinių vietų paieškai, matavimams ir maršrutų sudarymui. Atsisiuntę Maps.lt turėsite prieigą prie nuolat atnaujinamų bei tikslinamų Lietuvos geografinių duomenų. Pagrindinės funkcijos: - Topografinis, reljefo ir ortofotografinis Lietuvos žemėlapiai - Adresų ir geografinių objektų Lietuvoje paieška, dalinimasis vieta - Atstumo ir/ar ploto matavimai - Maršrutų sudarymas - WGS, LKS ir laipsninės koordinatės - Galimybė pranešti apie netikslumus Naudotojų sąveika: Turite idėjų, kaip Maps.lt galėtų būti naudinga jūsų veikloje Lietuvoje? Mes visada atviri bendradarbiavimui! Pasidalinkite savo mintimis, siųsdami pasiūlymus el. paštu maps@hnit-baltic.lt. Teisinė informacija: Visos Maps.lt aplikacijos ir interneto svetainės teisės priklauso UAB „HNIT-BALTIC“. Aplikacijoje pateikta informacija yra apsaugota autorių teisėmis ir negali būti naudojama be savininko leidimo. Aplikacija sukurta naudojant ArcGIS technologiją. Kontaktai: UAB "HNIT-BALTIC", S. Konarskio g. 28A, LT-03127 Vilnius Tel. +370 5 215 0575 El. paštas: maps@hnit-baltic.lt Atsisiųskite Maps.lt dabar!

About

Shorewise

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Shorewise brings shore-distance awareness, speed guidance, marine weather, route planning, anchor monitoring, and useful boating places together in one clear map for the Croatian Adriatic. Built for tourists, charter guests, skippers, and local boaters who want a clearer picture of what is happening around their boat. KEY FEATURES • See your live position, speed, and heading • Monitor distance from the nearest coastline • Receive visual, sound, and vibration alerts in near-shore zones • Choose your vessel type for relevant distance and speed references • Check current marine weather, wind, waves, and sea conditions • Explore 24–48 hour wind, gust, and wave forecasts • Identify calmer departure windows and changing conditions • Plan routes and follow journey progress with Trip Mode • Monitor movement around your anchor position with Anchor Alarm • Find nearby fuel stations, harbors, marinas, anchorages, and mooring spots • View services, contact details, VHF information, opening hours, and other destination data when available • Download regional packs for offline coastline awareness • Continue supported monitoring while the app is in the background TRIP MODE Plan a destination and follow your journey with remaining distance, estimated arrival time, elapsed time, distance traveled, and route progress displayed on the map. ANCHOR ALARM Set your anchor position and choose an allowed movement radius. Shorewise monitors your position and alerts you if the boat moves outside the selected area. SMARTER MARINE WEATHER Review current conditions and hourly wind, gust, and wave forecasts. Shorewise helps you understand how conditions may develop before departure and during your expected journey. USEFUL BOATING PLACES Explore marinas, harbors, fuel stations, anchorages, and mooring spots. Available information may include services, fuel types, VHF channels, phone numbers, websites, opening hours, distance, and estimated arrival time. MADE FOR THE ADRIATIC Shorewise focuses on Croatia’s coastline, islands, bays, marinas, harbors, fuel stops, and near-shore boating conditions. It is useful whether you are renting a boat for a day, spending several weeks on charter, or boating regularly throughout the season. FREE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Live position, speed, and heading • Shore-distance awareness • Basic near-shore alerts • Current marine weather • Map and boating-place exploration • Basic offline regional coastline packs PREMIUM ACCESS INCLUDES: • Vessel-specific distance and speed references • Background monitoring • Anchor Alarm • Trip Mode and route planning • Detailed marine forecasts and charts • Departure-window and changing-condition guidance • Nearby boating-place tools and richer destination details • Advanced map overlays • Alert customization • Offline access to the most recently loaded forecast Premium is available as a 3-Day Pass, Monthly plan, or Season Pass. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Shorewise is a boating awareness and planning tool. It is not a certified marine navigation system, official nautical chart, weather or legal authority, or replacement for local regulations, official notices, safe seamanship, or your own judgment. Routes, forecasts, distances, references, destination details, and alerts may be incomplete, delayed, or inaccurate. Always follow posted rules, official maritime and weather information, local restrictions, and instructions from relevant authorities. Terms of Use: https://shorewise.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://shorewise.app/privacy

Screenshots

Maps.lt4 screens
Shorewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maps.lt at none against Shorewise's 2. Shorewise's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Shorewise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Maps.lt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps.lt ships an update every 3 weeks, Shorewise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Maps.lt versus Shorewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps.ltShorewise
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size498 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUAB Hnit-BalticAdis Hadzic

In-app purchases

None

Maps.lt

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shorewise

Subscriptions2
  • Shorewise Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Season Pass$29.993 Months

Questions

Is Maps.lt free?
Maps.lt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shorewise free?
Shorewise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maps.lt or Shorewise have ads?
Neither Maps.lt nor Shorewise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps.lt or Shorewise?
Maps.lt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shorewise every 9 days. Most recently, Maps.lt was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shorewise on September 9, 2026.

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