# C vs Raymarine

The clearest difference is rating: C at 4.5 against Raymarine's 1.5. C also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 12%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 17). 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 Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.3K ratings behind it against 17, 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 12% of Raymarine's.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Raymarine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Raymarine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews)** | [1.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raymarine/id1502278726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Raymarine UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456592425) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Raymarine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raymarine/id1502278726)

This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.

**Highlights:** View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter, Remote boat monitoring, Manage LightHouse Charts, Stream and control legacy chartplotters, Connect with YachtSense Link router

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Boat Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Two Boats Monthly | $37.99 | per month |
| One Boat Six Monthly | $109.99 | per 6 months |
| One Boat Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Two Boats 6 Months | $209.99 | per 6 months |
| Two Boats 1 Year | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Raymarine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Raymarine?

C is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Raymarine averages 1.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do C or Raymarine have ads?

Neither C nor Raymarine shows ads.

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

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Raymarine every 4 months. Most recently, C was updated on September 23, 2026 and Raymarine on September 25, 2026.

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