# C vs iHoy Captain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iHoy Captain at 100% against C's 51%. iHoy Captain also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). C's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked). 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 iHoy Captain sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, iHoy Captain weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | iHoy Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#104** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [iHoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720531982) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### iHoy Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihoy-captain/id6474068271)

Control your boat's autopilot and navigate with nautical charts directly from your mobile device. Enjoy features like remote maneuvering, motion control, and dual screen modes for a user-friendly experience. It also provides essential weather information for your trips.

**Highlights:** Nautical chart access, Mobile autopilot control, Remote boat maneuvering, Motion-based steering, Dual screen display options, Meteo information, Multi-user functionality

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montenegro Folio | $9.99 | per year |
| Germany Folio | $9.99 | per year |
| United States Folio | $9.99 | per year |
| Brazil Folio | $19.99 | per year |
| Tonga Folio | $19.99 | per year |
| Niue Folio | $19.99 | per year |
| Tokelau Folio | $19.99 | per year |
| Samoa Folio | $19.99 | per year |
| Colombia - Caribbean Sea 2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Colombia - Pacific Ocean 1 | $39.99 | per year |
| Colombia - Caribbean Sea 3 | $39.99 | per year |
| Colombia - Pacific Ocean 2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Colombia - Pacific Ocean 3 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is iHoy Captain free?

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

### Do C or iHoy Captain have ads?

Neither C nor iHoy Captain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or iHoy Captain?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and iHoy Captain weekly. Most recently, C was updated on October 2, 2026 and iHoy Captain on September 18, 2026.

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