# C vs Savvy Navvy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Savvy Navvy at weekly against C's every 6 weeks. Savvy Navvy also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 2.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Savvy Navvy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for C against 4.7 for Savvy Navvy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of C's written reviews are positive against 53% of Savvy Navvy's.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Savvy Navvy weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Savvy Navvy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **53.2% 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 | #93 | **#70** |
| Size | 169 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [savvy navvy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305055457) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### Savvy Navvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Navigation, #163 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

**Highlights:** Clutter-free nautical charts, Smart route planning with weather and tide integration, Real-time GPS tracking, Departure scheduler, AIS data for vessel tracking, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current information, Marina and anchorage finder

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Elite (with Denmark) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 🌊 Accurate charts and data
- 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info
- 👍 Great for planning routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
- 🤔 Confusing to set up
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inaccurate weather and tide information
- Issues with syncing data across devices
- Problems with downloading charts and maps

**Requested features**

- Add more chart coverage for different regions
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Allow offline use without internet connection
- Integrate with other boating apps and devices
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Savvy Navvy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Savvy Navvy?

Savvy Navvy is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Savvy Navvy averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do C or Savvy Navvy have ads?

Neither C nor Savvy Navvy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Savvy Navvy?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Savvy Navvy weekly. Most recently, C was updated on November 1, 2026 and Savvy Navvy on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, C or Savvy Navvy?

C currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and Savvy Navvy at #70. 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.*