# SeaNav vs ICW Navigate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeaNav at 55% against ICW Navigate's 0%. SeaNav also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SeaNav sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and ICW Navigate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SeaNav holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeaNav has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SeaNav's written reviews are positive against 0% of ICW Navigate's.

SeaNav ships an update every 3 weeks, ICW Navigate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeaNav | ICW Navigate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seanav/id857841271/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icw-navigate/id6769434478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) | [BassTech Consulting Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889582603) |

## What reviewers say

### SeaNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seanav/id857841271)

This app provides high-resolution marine charts, route planning, and real-time navigation for boaters. It offers features like AIS ship tracking, tide and weather information, and offline chart access. Advanced capabilities include augmented reality views and autopilot integration.

**Highlights:** High-resolution marine charts, Autoroute planning, Real-time GPS navigation, AIS ship tracking, Tides and weather, Offline chart access, Augmented Reality View

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather charts | $4.99 | per year |
| New Zealand Charts | $5.99 | per year |
| NOAA US Raster Charts | $9.99 | per year |
| US Charts | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Features | $10.49 | per year |
| Bermuda and BVI Charts | $12.99 | per year |
| Italy, Sardinia and Sicily | $17.99 | per year |
| Norwegian Charts | $18.49 | per year |
| US Charts | $19.99 | per year |
| Portuguese Charts | $19.99 | per year |
| BE & NL Charts | $20.99 | per year |
| Spanish Charts | $24.99 | per year |
| UK & IE Charts | $24.99 | per year |
| French Charts | $24.99 | per year |
| Canadian Charts | $26.99 | per year |
| Croatian Charts | $28.49 | per year |
| Man Overboard & Anchor Watch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and great price
- 👍 Much easier to use than competitors
- 👍 UKHO Charts at a reasonable price
- 👍 Intuitive interface, clear and uncluttered
- 👍 Supports NMEA data integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frozen/locked app
- 💰 Neil and dime for everything
- ❌ Not picking up vessels or ship traffic
- ❌ Charts not good, weather not working
- ❌ Difficult to download and update charts

**Reported bugs**

- Frozen/locked app
- Not picking up vessels or ship traffic
- App does not open
- Crashes after crashes
- Sailing mode crash

**Requested features**

- Can you see water depth on Apple Watch?
- Download all purchased charts button
- Update all purchased charts button
- Legend for symbols and colors
- Brief chart reading explainer


### ICW Navigate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icw-navigate/id6769434478)

This marine navigation app is designed for Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, offering NOAA charts, tide data, weather forecasts, and a unique water safety rating. It provides essential tools for boaters to plan and execute safe journeys along the coast.

**Highlights:** NOAA nautical charts, Real-time tide intelligence, Marine weather forecasting, Exclusive Water Safety Rating, Turn-by-turn route navigation (Premium), Saved waypoints and routes (Premium), Apple Watch app and widgets (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ICW Navigate Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| ICW Navigate Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeaNav free?

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

### Is ICW Navigate free?

ICW Navigate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SeaNav or ICW Navigate?

SeaNav is rated higher. SeaNav averages 4.4 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while ICW Navigate averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SeaNav or ICW Navigate have ads?

ICW Navigate shows ads; SeaNav does not.

### Which is updated more often, SeaNav or ICW Navigate?

SeaNav ships an update every 3 weeks, and ICW Navigate fortnightly. Most recently, SeaNav was updated on October 21, 2026 and ICW Navigate on October 13, 2026.

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