# Aqua Map Boating vs C

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aqua Map Boating at every 6 days against C's every 6 weeks. Aqua Map Boating also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (64% vs 51%). 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 C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aqua Map Boating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Map Boating has 14K ratings behind it against 2.3K, 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 51% of C's.

Aqua Map Boating ships an update every 6 days, C every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aqua Map Boating | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | #90 |
| Size | 171 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEC s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675562886) | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) |

## What reviewers say

### Aqua Map Boating

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Access up-to-date nautical charts for global exploration and planning. Save points of interest and routes, record tracks, and view marine weather. Upgrade for offline maps, GPS, and advanced features like shaded relief and AIS.

**Highlights:** Free chart viewer, Autorouting, Personal waypoints, Track recording, Marine weather forecasts, Offline map downloads, High-resolution bathymetry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Embark Advanced Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Embark Offline Maps USA | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Region | $18.99 | per year |
| North America | $23.49 | per year |
| Maps Lakes South East USA | $25.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Caribbean | $32.99 | per year |
| Maps USA East Coast & Bahamas | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate maps and charts
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📍 Helpful for planning trips and routes
- 🛳️ Useful for both professionals and beginners
- ⚙️ Detailed features like shaded relief and weather info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Unreliable GPS tracking and location updates
- 🔌 Offline maps and features not working as expected
- 🤔 Confusing or missing functionality (e.g. route editing)
- 💸 Expensive subscription, not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save tracks or routes
- Offline maps fail to download or disappear
- Depth/contour data inaccurate or not displaying properly
- Login and authentication issues preventing access

**Requested features**

- Add mast height/clearance feature
- Improve AIS integration and functionality
- Allow more customization of map views and data
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aqua Map Boating free?

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

### Is C free?

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

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

Aqua Map Boating is rated higher. Aqua Map Boating averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while C averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Neither Aqua Map Boating nor C shows ads.

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

Aqua Map Boating ships an update every 6 days, and C every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aqua Map Boating was updated on September 24, 2026 and C on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aqua Map Boating or C?

Aqua Map Boating currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and C at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*