# CMonster vs Waypoint TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waypoint TV at 57% against CMonster's 13%. Waypoint TV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 101). CMonster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waypoint TV sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CMonster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waypoint TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waypoint TV has 2.2K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of CMonster's written reviews are positive against 57% of Waypoint TV's.

CMonster ships an update every 3 months, Waypoint TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMonster | Waypoint TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmonster/id938407650/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-tv/id1038493834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JL Marine Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/938407649) | [WAYPOINT COMMUNICATIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513038683) |

## What reviewers say

### CMonster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmonster/id938407650)

Control your Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor with this app via Bluetooth LE. It offers advanced boat control for sport fishing. Requires ownership of compatible Power-Pole devices.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LE control, Power-Pole device operation, Advanced boat control, Sport fishing enhancement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app control
- 👍 Useful for battery management
- 👍 Emergency start function
- 👍 Good customer service (mentioned once)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Incompatible with Micro anchor
- 🐛 Does not work with iOS devices (specifically Micro)
- 🐛 Battery balancing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to server
- App crashes constantly
- App does not find the micro anchor
- App does not work with micro power pole on IOS
- App will not stay linked up with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- App compatibility for Micro anchor
- Fix ISO version issues
- Add battery information settings
- Improve app compatibility for iOS


### Waypoint TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-tv/id1038493834)

Access a comprehensive library of outdoor content, including shows, films, courses, articles, tips, and podcasts. This app aims to educate, equip, and empower outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

**Highlights:** Watch outdoor shows and films, Access educational courses, Read articles and tips, Listen to outdoor podcasts, Content available on any device

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Into The Blue S14:E1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into The Blue S14:E2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into The Blue S14:E3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 77 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tom Rowland's Fishing Knots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 34 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Fly (1996) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Fly (1997) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 17 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 18 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content quality
- 🚀 Convenient access to favorite shows
- 💡 Wide variety of fishing and hunting content
- 🚀 Great app for outdoor enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Playback issues and video pausing
- 🐛 Compatibility problems across devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of features (e.g., watch history, favorites)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing on loop
- Connectivity issues and 'no internet' errors
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with certain operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TVs
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better content organization and search
- Offline viewing option
- Account/profile functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMonster free?

CMonster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waypoint TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CMonster or Waypoint TV?

Waypoint TV is rated higher. CMonster averages 2.1 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Waypoint TV averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do CMonster or Waypoint TV have ads?

Waypoint TV shows ads; CMonster does not.

### Which is updated more often, CMonster or Waypoint TV?

CMonster ships an update every 3 months, and Waypoint TV every 4 months. Most recently, CMonster was updated on October 24, 2026 and Waypoint TV on October 20, 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.*