Aqua Map Boating vs Mirror Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Official NOAA nautical charts
- Offline map downloads
- GPS track recording
- Tides and currents predictions
- Anchor Alarm
- NMEA instrument connectivity
- AIS with collision detection
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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
Mirror Control
Remotely view and control compatible marine and farm navigation displays from your iOS device. Access charts, radar, fish finder, and autopilot functions, or manage field maps and section control. Offers full-featured touch synchronization for seamless operation.
- Mirror MFD display on iOS device
- Full remote touch control
- View charts, radar, fish finder
- Manage autopilot and navigation
- Monitor alarms and safety data
- Capture MFD screenshots
- Control farm section control
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Get away from the navigation screen and move around… But stay in control! Mirror and Control your compatible* Multi-Function Display (MFD) from your iOS device: * Connect to your MFD with Mirror Control via WiFi; * View your MFD screen from anywhere onboard; * User your device as a full-featured remote control of your MFD. Mirror Control connects to compatible* MFDs and streams the display directly to your tablet or smartphone. A second display… at NO COST! Use the fully integrated touch synchronization for remote control of your MFD from the screen of your device. No reduced functions or limited menus… 100% CONTROL! MARINE MFDs: - View and Manage all your MFD pages from Mirror Control: * Charts; * Radar; * Fish Finder; * Engines; * Instruments. - Supervise route navigation with autopilot and make adjustments or change destination on the fly. - Receive alarms and monitor status for AIS, DSC, anti-grounding and other safety/navigation data. - Quickly activate Man-OverBoard functionality and monitor status even without being in front of your MFD. - Quickly capture MFD screenshots using your iOS device commands and save them to your photo library. FARM MFD: - User Mirror Control to view and manage Field Maps, the Jobs Database and implement profiles for Section Control. - Monitor operations in real-time from field-side. - Oversee Auto-Steering for automated Section Control. Simply enable WiFi connectivity on your MFD and pair it to your iOS device with a simple PIN confirmation. Synchronization is fully automatic, with immediate access and control of all menus and settings. Mirror Control app is Compatible with the following navigation systems: * Alphatron (FF-901) * AvMap (G7 Farmnavigator) * Furuno (GP1871F GP1971F) * JMC (NP-90MAX, NP-120MAX, V-90PMAX, V-120PMAX, SPMAXIIIWiFi) * Lorenz (Atom9/Plus, Atom12/Plus, MagProHDWiFi) * Navstation (N9/Fish, N12/Fish, ControllerC1) * Polar (PPC-202WiFi) * Radio Ocean (7T) * Seiwa (SWX900W/CW, SWX1200W/CW, EXP23WiFi, FT70) * Si-Tex (NavPro900C/F, NavPro1200C/F, EXPNavProWiFi) * Suzuki (SMD7, SMD9)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aqua Map Boating at 4.7 against Mirror Control's 1.3. Aqua Map Boating also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 29%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). Mirror Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 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
Both are free to download. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Mirror Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aqua Map Boating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Map Boating has 14K ratings behind it against 3, 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 29% of Mirror Control's.
Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, Mirror Control every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aqua Map Boating | Mirror Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEC s.r.l. | AvMap |
Customer experience
Aqua Map Boating
Mirror Control
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
Mirror Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aqua Map Boating
- 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
- US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
- Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99
Mirror Control
No in-app purchases









