# C vs Wavve Boating

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wavve Boating at weekly against C's every 6 weeks. Wavve Boating also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#16 vs #95). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wavve Boating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavve Boating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 51% positive.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Wavve Boating weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Wavve Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **51.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#16** |
| Size | 169 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Wavve Boating INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241140494) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### Wavve Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Navigation, #119 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

**Highlights:** Simple GPS navigation, Customizable nautical charts, Community points of interest, Tide predictions, 7-day weather forecasts, Friend tracking (Fleets)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (No Data) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (No Data) | $69.99 | per year |
| Best Value - Wavve Boating | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
- 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
- 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
- 🤯 Confusing login/account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing depth data
- Logged out unexpectedly, unable to log back in
- Subscription charges despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add more inland lake and river coverage
- Improve auto-routing capabilities
- Allow editing of saved routes
- Integrate with more boat displays
- Add social features to share trips with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Wavve Boating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Wavve Boating?

Wavve Boating is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Wavve Boating averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do C or Wavve Boating have ads?

Neither C nor Wavve Boating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Wavve Boating?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wavve Boating weekly. Most recently, C was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wavve Boating on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, C or Wavve Boating?

C currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Wavve Boating at #16. 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.*