# Aqua Map Boating vs OceanFishMap

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Aqua Map Boating at 14K against OceanFishMap's 1. Aqua Map Boating also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). OceanFishMap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and OceanFishMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OceanFishMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Map Boating has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, OceanFishMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aqua Map Boating | OceanFishMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanfishmap/id6448851622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEC s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675562886) | [OceanBytes Holding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686599948) |

## What reviewers say

### Aqua Map Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

**Highlights:** Official NOAA nautical charts, Offline map downloads, GPS track recording, Tides and currents predictions, Anchor Alarm, NMEA instrument connectivity, AIS with collision detection

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Florida - NOAA Nautical chart | $4.99 | per year |
| Alabama to Texas charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts | $4.99 | per year |
| New England - Nautical charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Virginia to Georgia - Charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Midwest-Minnesota lake charts | $4.99 | per year |
| Michigan & Great Lakes chart | $4.99 | per year |
| US - Nautical & Lakes charts | $9.99 | per year |
| Canada - nautical charts | $9.99 | per year |
| US & Canada - nautical charts | $14.99 | per year |
| Caribbean South Nautical chart | $14.99 | per year |
| Bermuda - nautical charts | $14.99 | per year |
| Aqua Map Expert | $14.99 | per year |
| Aqua Map Master | $24.99 | per year |
| Bahamas - Explorer Charts | $49.99 | per year |
| US & Canada - Nautical chart | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts
- 💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality
- 🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas
- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for map downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved route planning and optimization
- Offline map caching and seamless downloads
- Tidal and wind data overlays
- Sync capabilities across devices


### OceanFishMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanfishmap/id6448851622)

This app provides fishing boats with oceanographic data and expert recommendations to optimize fishing operations. It allows users to record and share catch information, view vessel positions on a map, and send emergency messages.

**Highlights:** Oceanographic data updates, Expert fishing recommendations, Offline data viewing, Vessel position on map, Catch reporting and sharing, Emergency messaging

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coastal | $100.00 | per month |
| Coastal + AIS | $149.00 | per month |
| Pro | $200.00 | per month |
| Pro + AIS | $249.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aqua Map Boating free?

Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OceanFishMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aqua Map Boating or OceanFishMap?

OceanFishMap is rated higher. Aqua Map Boating averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while OceanFishMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Aqua Map Boating or OceanFishMap have ads?

Neither Aqua Map Boating nor OceanFishMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aqua Map Boating or OceanFishMap?

Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, and OceanFishMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aqua Map Boating was updated on October 20, 2026 and OceanFishMap on October 10, 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.*