# C vs Shore Watch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shore Watch at none against C's 11. Shore Watch also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). C's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shore Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

C ships an update every 6 weeks, Shore Watch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Shore Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) | [Boat Video Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802066342) |

## 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


### Shore Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-watch/id6802066340)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Shore Watch free?

Shore Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do C or Shore Watch have ads?

Neither C nor Shore Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Shore Watch?

C ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shore Watch every 2 days. Most recently, C was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shore Watch on October 15, 2026.

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