# SailPilot Greece vs ActiveCaptain®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActiveCaptain® at 56% against SailPilot Greece's 0%. ActiveCaptain® also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). SailPilot Greece's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailPilot Greece sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ActiveCaptain® sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ActiveCaptain® holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveCaptain® has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SailPilot Greece's written reviews are positive against 56% of ActiveCaptain®'s.

SailPilot Greece ships an update every 4 months, ActiveCaptain® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailPilot Greece | ActiveCaptain® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailpilot-greece/id856166018/reviews) | **[4.0 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecaptain/id1116089313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 141 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hartis](https://appshunter.io/developer/955987778) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### SailPilot Greece

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailpilot-greece/id856166018)

This app provides detailed sailing directions and navigational information for the Greek Archipelago. It includes data on coasts, ports, dangers, and essential services for safe voyages. Additionally, it offers route planning and saving features.

**Highlights:** Greek Archipelago sailing directions, Detailed port information, Navigational dangers identification, Route planner and saving, Geographical and weather data, Tourist and supplies information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corinthian Gulf Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $6.99 | one-time |
| Myrtoan Sea Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $8.99 | one-time |
| North East Aegean Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Crete Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sporades Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $10.99 | one-time |
| Dodecanese Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $13.99 | one-time |
| Ionian Islands Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $13.99 | one-time |
| Saronic Islands Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $13.99 | one-time |
| Cyclades Sailing Area of Greek Waters Pilot | $15.99 | one-time |
| Greek Waters Pilot | $54.99 | one-time |


### ActiveCaptain®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecaptain/id1116089313)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Navigation, #184 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

**Highlights:** Wireless chart and map transfer, Route and waypoint planning, ActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews, Chartplotter control via Helm feature, Easy software updates, OnDeck system monitoring, Garmin Quickdraw Community map sharing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NSUS007R-U.S. East | $74.99 | per year |
| NSUS006R-U.S. South | $74.99 | per year |
| g4 U.S. Lakes & Rivers Built-i | $99.99 | per year |
| NSUS001L-U.S. & Canada | $99.99 | per year |
| g4 Vision U.S. South | $129.99 | per year |
| g4 Vision U.S. East | $129.99 | per year |
| GN+ US & Coast Canada Built-In | $149.99 | per year |
| U.S. LakeVü Detail Map | $59.99 | one-time |
| US+Great Lakes Detail Map | $99.99 | one-time |
| BlueChart g3+LakeVu g3 Built-I | $99.99 | one-time |
| LUS100F - Download | $149.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. South | $149.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. East | $149.99 | one-time |
| VUS010R - Download | $174.99 | one-time |
| GN+ U.S. & Canada | $199.99 | one-time |
| HXUS604X - Download | $219.99 | one-time |
| GNV+ U.S. East | $249.99 | one-time |
| GNV+ U.S. South | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
- 💡 Useful for planning trips and managing waypoints
- 🚀 Convenient for updating software and charts
- 👍 Great app for Garmin users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited chart and mapping functionality compared to competitors
- 🤔 Difficult to transfer data between devices
- 🤔 Confusing and not very intuitive user interface
- 💰 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Charts and maps not loading properly
- Waypoints and routes not syncing correctly
- Constant prompts to purchase additional charts
- Compatibility issues with older Garmin devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate and edit existing routes
- Sync user data across multiple devices
- Improved chart detail and coverage
- Animated tides and currents
- Better integration with other navigation apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailPilot Greece free?

SailPilot Greece is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ActiveCaptain® free?

ActiveCaptain® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SailPilot Greece or ActiveCaptain®?

ActiveCaptain® is rated higher. SailPilot Greece averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ActiveCaptain® averages 4.0 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do SailPilot Greece or ActiveCaptain® have ads?

Neither SailPilot Greece nor ActiveCaptain® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SailPilot Greece or ActiveCaptain®?

SailPilot Greece ships an update every 4 months, and ActiveCaptain® every 3 months. Most recently, SailPilot Greece was updated on September 21, 2026 and ActiveCaptain® on October 13, 2026.

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