# C vs DECKEE Boating App

The clearest difference is rating: C at 4.5 against DECKEE Boating App's 3.2. C also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 18) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). DECKEE Boating App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (64% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DECKEE Boating App asks for nothing beyond the download.

C holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of C's written reviews are positive against 64% of DECKEE Boating App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, DECKEE Boating App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | DECKEE Boating App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews)** | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckee-boating-app/id1402262696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Deckee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365244444) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### DECKEE Boating App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckee-boating-app/id1402262696)

Plan and enjoy your water adventures safely with detailed marine maps, weather forecasts tailored for boating, and essential safety information. Explore new areas with community-driven insights and automatically log your trips.

**Highlights:** Marine GPS maps with navigation aids, Boating-specific weather forecasts, Depth charts and safety alerts, Mandatory safety gear checklist, Live location sharing, Community heatmaps for routes, Automatic trip logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is DECKEE Boating App free?

DECKEE Boating App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C or DECKEE Boating App?

C is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while DECKEE Boating App averages 3.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do C or DECKEE Boating App have ads?

Neither C nor DECKEE Boating App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or DECKEE Boating App?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and DECKEE Boating App every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on October 15, 2026 and DECKEE Boating App on October 16, 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.*