# SeaNav vs Seapilot

The clearest difference is rating: SeaNav at 4.4 against Seapilot's 2.9. SeaNav also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 38%). Seapilot's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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 Seapilot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SeaNav holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeaNav has 247 ratings behind it against 15, 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 38% of Seapilot's.

SeaNav ships an update every 3 weeks, Seapilot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeaNav | Seapilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seanav/id857841271/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seapilot/id915818783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) | [Seapilot](https://appshunter.io/developer/449148590) |

## 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


### Seapilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seapilot/id915818783)

Navigate like a professional with this marine navigation app. It offers vectorized chart data, AIS, and weather forecasts, bringing merchant shipping technology to your mobile device. Plan trips, track your vessel, and access advanced navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Vectorized S-57 chart data, Automatic Identification System (AIS), Built-in weather forecasts, Positioning and background positioning via GPS, Man Overboard function, Premium features like Weather Routing

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swedish charts with automatic updates | $8.99 | per year |
| East Canadian charts | $14.49 | per year |
| West Canadian | $14.49 | per year |
| Spanish charts with automatic updates | $17.49 | per year |
| Finnish charts | $19.49 | per year |
| Dutch charts | $19.49 | per year |
| Irish charts | $19.49 | per year |
| British charts | $19.49 | per year |
| German charts | $23.49 | per year |
| Croatian charts with automatic updates | $26.49 | per year |
| Portuguese charts with automatic updates | $26.49 | per year |
| Greek charts with automatic updates | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| French charts | $50.99 | per year |
| US East | Free | one-time |
| US West | Free | one-time |
| US-Great Lakes. One year subscription. | $11.99 | one-time |
| US-West. One year subscription. | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeaNav free?

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

### Is Seapilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SeaNav or Seapilot?

SeaNav is rated higher. SeaNav averages 4.4 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Seapilot averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do SeaNav or Seapilot have ads?

Neither SeaNav nor Seapilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeaNav or Seapilot?

SeaNav ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seapilot every 3 months. Most recently, SeaNav was updated on September 22, 2026 and Seapilot on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*