# C vs BuoyPilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuoyPilot at 100% against C's 51%. BuoyPilot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). C's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 4) and chart position (#102 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 BuoyPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BuoyPilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 2.3K 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 BuoyPilot's.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, BuoyPilot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | BuoyPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoypilot/id6775098554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Elk Ridge Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775098556) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### BuoyPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buoypilot/id6775098554)

This app helps boaters identify and report lake hazards like stumps and shallow areas to improve water safety. It also provides fishing insights, weather information, and lake conditions. An optional subscription unlocks offline maps and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Discover and report lake hazards, Check lake conditions and weather, Access fishing insights and forecasts, View offline lake maps (Pro), Contribute to community safety map, Plan day trips with helpful tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuoyPilot Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BuoyPilot Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is BuoyPilot free?

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

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

BuoyPilot is rated higher. C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while BuoyPilot averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do C or BuoyPilot have ads?

Neither C nor BuoyPilot shows ads.

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

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and BuoyPilot fortnightly. Most recently, C was updated on October 15, 2026 and BuoyPilot on September 18, 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.*