Comparison

Aqua Map Boating vs Trak4

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

Head to head
About

Aqua Map Boating

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
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Free 14-day trial for all subscriptions   Aqua Map offers weekly updated OFFICIAL NAUTICAL CHARTS (NOAA) for marine navigation. Purchase a chart subscription for the area of your interest, download the map areas for offline use, and connect your onboard instruments for a complete experience. ● BASIC FEATURES - Switch between manual and auto route planning modes - Record your GPS tracks - Store and share your navigation data (markers, routes, and recorded tracks) - Display tides and currents predictions and simulations - Increase your safety with Anchor Alarm - Enable Live Sharing to interact with the Aqua Map community - Display points of interest from the "ActiveCaptain" and "Waterway Guide" communities ● EXPERT SUBSCRIPTION Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - Marine forecasts (wind, waves, currents, gusts, salinity, sea surface temperature + weather information for any point on the map) - Overlay satellite images on the charts - Advanced AnchorLink with anchorage mirroring and email/telegram notifications for greater peace of mind while anchored, even if you are away from the boat - Connect your NMEA instruments via WiFi (autopilot, depth sounder, wind sensor, compass, GPS) and use their data on the app - AIS with automatic collision detection - Route Explorer for real-time information on all elements along your route ● MASTER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BEST NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - All features of the EXPERT subscription are included in the MASTER subscription. + LOCAL DATA: > US: Army Corps of Engineers surveys for safe navigation in shallow waters > US: LNMs and "List of Lights" navaids from the Coast Guard. > Canada: NAVWARNs from the Coast Guard. > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > Western Australia: temporary Notices from the Transport WA   ● PURCHASE OPTIONS To access the charts, you need to purchase a chart subscription for the area of interest. Optionally, you can add the Expert subscription or the Master subscription to unlock extra navigation features and additional data. Subscription payments will be made through your account (Apple ID). The annual subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal in the account settings section after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.aquamap.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.aquamap.app/privacy-policy

About

Trak4

This app provides real-time GPS tracking for vehicles, equipment, and assets. It offers features like geofencing, historical data logging, and event notifications. Ideal for fleet management, theft recovery, and asset monitoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Geofencing capabilities
  • Historical data logging
  • Movement and event notifications
  • Fleet management support
  • Theft recovery assistance
Features
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Trak-4 is a company offering GPS tracking devices and services. They provide hardware and software solutions for tracking vehicles, equipment, and other assets in real-time. Trak-4 devices are used for various applications, including fleet management, theft recovery, and monitoring valuable assets. The platform typically includes features such as location tracking, geofencing, historical data logging, and notifications for movement or other events. The service is aimed at both individual and business users who need reliable and easy-to-use tracking solutions.

Screenshots

Aqua Map Boating4 screens
Trak44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aqua Map Boating at 4.7 against Trak4's 2.3. Aqua Map Boating also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 6). Trak4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Trak4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aqua Map Boating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Map Boating has 14K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Aqua Map Boating's written reviews are positive against 50% of Trak4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, Trak4 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Aqua Map Boating versus Trak4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua Map BoatingTrak4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEC s.r.l.Trak-4, Incorporated

Customer experience

Aqua Map Boating

All ratings13,773 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.4%

Trak4

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Aqua Map Boating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

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

Trak4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions15
  • Florida - NOAA Nautical chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Alabama to Texas charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • New England - Nautical charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Virginia to Georgia - Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Midwest-Minnesota lake charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Michigan & Great Lakes chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • US - Nautical & Lakes charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • US & Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Caribbean South Nautical chart14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Bermuda - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Expert14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Master14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Bahamas - Explorer Charts14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
  • Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99
None

Trak4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aqua Map Boating free?
Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trak4 free?
Trak4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aqua Map Boating or Trak4?
Aqua Map Boating is rated higher. Aqua Map Boating averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Trak4 averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Aqua Map Boating or Trak4 have ads?
Neither Aqua Map Boating nor Trak4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aqua Map Boating or Trak4?
Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, and Trak4 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aqua Map Boating was updated on October 16, 2026 and Trak4 on September 27, 2026.

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