Comparison

Aqua Map Boating vs SlipFinder

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 marine navigation app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for offline use. It offers features like route planning, GPS track recording, tide and current predictions, and anchor alarms. Advanced subscriptions unlock marine forecasts, NMEA instrument connectivity, and local data for enhanced safety and navigation.

Highlights
  • Official NOAA nautical charts
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS track recording
  • Tide and current 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. > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Italy: Ordinanze from the Italian Coast Guard > Portugal: Navigational Warnings from the IHPT for Portugal and islands > 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

SlipFinder

Features
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Find a place to dock. Know who to call. SlipFinder makes it easier for boaters to find transient boat slips at marinas and waterfront locations near you. Whether you're looking for a place to stop for lunch, spend the afternoon, meet friends, or stay overnight, SlipFinder helps you discover docking options and get the information you need to contact the marina. FIND SLIPS NEAR YOU Browse marinas and transient docking locations in your area and discover places where you can potentially tie up. KNOW WHO TO CALL Get important marina information, including contact details, so you know exactly who to call to ask about availability, pricing, and reservations. EXPLORE MARINA INFORMATION View available information about marinas, locations, amenities, and docking options before you arrive. PLAN YOUR STOP Find convenient places to dock along your trip and contact the marina ahead of time to make arrangements. DISCOVER NEW WATERFRONT DESTINATIONS Find marinas and docking locations near restaurants, shopping, attractions, and other waterfront destinations. SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. BUILT FOR BOATERS. SlipFinder takes the guesswork out of finding a place to tie up. Instead of searching the internet or calling marina after marina, find docking options in one place and know who to contact. Find a slip. Find the marina. Make the call. Enjoy the water.

Screenshots

Aqua Map Boating4 screens
SlipFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlipFinder at none against Aqua Map Boating's 10. Aqua Map Boating's advantage is chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. SlipFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Aqua Map Boating versus SlipFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua Map BoatingSlipFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEC s.r.l.gary cardono

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

SlipFinder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions8
  • 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
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  • 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

SlipFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aqua Map Boating free?
Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlipFinder free?
SlipFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aqua Map Boating or SlipFinder have ads?
Neither Aqua Map Boating nor SlipFinder shows ads.

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