# C vs Pilot Dispatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot Dispatch at 100% against C's 51%. Pilot Dispatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). C's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 4) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pilot Dispatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Dispatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of C's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot Dispatch's.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Pilot Dispatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Pilot Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-dispatch/id1496238884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#112** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Coe & Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496238883) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Pilot Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-dispatch/id1496238884)

This software streamlines pilot dispatching with 24/7 reliability. It's designed with pilot input for maximum flexibility and customization, currently serving over 400 pilots across 12 organizations.

**Highlights:** 24/7/365 uptime, Streamlined dispatching process, Pilot-involved design, Flexible and customizable, Used by over 400 pilots

**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 Pilot Dispatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Pilot Dispatch?

Pilot Dispatch is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Pilot Dispatch averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do C or Pilot Dispatch have ads?

Neither C nor Pilot Dispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Pilot Dispatch?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pilot Dispatch every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pilot Dispatch on November 3, 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.*