# C vs Dhivehi Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: C at 51% against Dhivehi Maps's 0%. C also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 5). Dhivehi Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. Dhivehi Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

C holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Dhivehi Maps's.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Dhivehi Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Dhivehi Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhivehi-maps/id1549668349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Yoosuf Moosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549668351) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Dhivehi Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhivehi-maps/id1549668349)

Navigate the Maldives with this detailed map application. Find addresses, prayer times, weather, and nearby places. Offers offline support and distance measurement tools.

**Highlights:** Offline map support, Distance and area measurement, Address and place search, Prayer times and Qibla direction, Weather information, Find nearest places by category, Resort and road finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Dhivehi Maps free?

Dhivehi Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C or Dhivehi Maps?

C is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Dhivehi Maps averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do C or Dhivehi Maps have ads?

Neither C nor Dhivehi Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Dhivehi Maps?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dhivehi Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dhivehi Maps on October 21, 2026.

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