# C vs BoatOn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoatOn at 81% against C's 51%. BoatOn also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). C's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BoatOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, BoatOn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | BoatOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [BOATON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268005693) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### BoatOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boaton/id1268005694)

This app helps you manage your boat from start to finish. It offers intelligent maintenance tracking, insurance comparison, and storage space search. Simplify your boating life and save money with comprehensive tools.

**Highlights:** Intelligent maintenance tracking, Automatic maintenance alerts, Task management for crew, Equipment and spare parts inventory, Document storage, Storage space search, Insurance quote comparison

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mousse | $6.99 | per month |
| Mousse | $79.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is BoatOn free?

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

### Do C or BoatOn have ads?

Neither C nor BoatOn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or BoatOn?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and BoatOn every 8 days. Most recently, C was updated on October 15, 2026 and BoatOn on October 6, 2026.

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