RipCharts vs Waypoint TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RipCharts
Access industry-leading satellite fishing maps for offshore fishermen. Evaluate recent satellite imagery to find favorable fishing conditions. View, download, and navigate with detailed data layers for informed decision-making at sea.
- Satellite imagery analysis
- Near real-time data layers
- Offline map downloads
- Multi-touch map navigation
- Customizable SST color ranges
- GPS navigation
- Pre-loaded fishing hotspots
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Welcome to RipCharts, an industry leader in satellite fishing maps. This app is free to download for existing RipCharts Premium subscribers. If you are new to RipCharts, then we allow you to purchase a new RipCharts subscription via an In App Purchase. Please contact us if you have questions or would like a complementary demo The RipCharts mobile app is a powerful tool that enables offshore fishermen to evaluate recent satellite imagery in order to determine favorable fishing conditions. Search for, view, and download maps of near realtime satellite imagery onto your device to take with you offshore. View the latest imagery datasets: Raw SST orbit scans Composite SST (1day, 3day) Multi-Res/Cloud Free SST Sub-Surface SST. 0m, -25m, -50m, -100m 5 day SST forecast models Chlorophyll Chlorophyll/Cloud mashups Chlorophyll composites True Color Altimetry Currents Salinity Bathymetry Map Features: Use the multi touch map to zoom, pan, view waypoints, and overlay additional data layers to gain insight into where the most favorable fishing zones are located. Mapping Tools: Measure distances and headings between points Dynamically customize temp/color ranges on SST maps to identify subtle breaks - powerful feature! Overlay bathymetry, altimetry, currents, and Loran layers Tap the map to receive point information (lat, lon, depth, SST) Popular waypoints and fishing hotspots come pre-loaded Manage your personal waypoints (add, edit, delete) Save imagery to your device for offline/offshore use Show your position and navigate on saved imagery using GPS satellites "Go Here" navigation with bearing, ETA, and speed displays Floater oil rig positions updated twice daily (Gulf of Mexico only)
Waypoint TV
Access a comprehensive library of outdoor content, including shows, films, courses, articles, tips, and podcasts. This app aims to educate, equip, and empower outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.
- Watch outdoor shows and films
- Access educational courses
- Read articles and tips
- Listen to outdoor podcasts
- Content available on any device
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The outdoors at your fingertips. We're on a mission to educate, equip, and empower the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Join the movement. WATCH: the best outdoor shows, films, and courses. READ: articles, tips and techniques. LISTEN: to the top outdoor podcasts. Download the WAYPOINT app on any device, anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RipCharts at none against Waypoint TV's shown. RipCharts also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 57%). Waypoint TV's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 491). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RipCharts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Waypoint TV sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RipCharts against 4.8 for Waypoint TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 491 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of RipCharts's written reviews are positive against 57% of Waypoint TV's.
RipCharts ships an update monthly, Waypoint TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RipCharts | Waypoint TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (491 ratings) | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 56.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 491 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | RipCharts | WAYPOINT COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
Customer experience
RipCharts
Waypoint TV
User reviews
RipCharts
From 491 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Accurate fish location prediction
- 💰 Cost-effective compared to fuel expenses
- 🌊 Excellent water temperature and SST tracking
- 📊 Multiple daily satellite imagery updates
- 🗺️ Useful overlay and layer features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Pinch-to-zoom functionality broken
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- 📊 Pixelated map display quality
- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage (missing regions)
- ⏰ Delayed satellite image updates
Waypoint TV
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent content quality
- 🚀 Convenient access to favorite shows
- 💡 Wide variety of fishing and hunting content
- 🚀 Great app for outdoor enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Playback issues and video pausing
- 🐛 Compatibility problems across devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of features (e.g., watch history, favorites)
Bugs and requests
RipCharts
Reported bugs
7 issues- Pinch-to-zoom causes errors and app exit
- App freezes when moving around maps
- Pixelated and inaccurate display on newer devices
- Current information fails to load on selected spots
- Manual latitude/longitude input numbers not visible
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- App crashes after recent updates
- Altimetry chart fails to update for days
Requested features
8 requests- Free trial period before purchase
- Money-back guarantee within 30 days
- Expanded coverage for Western Australia
- Hawaii harbor and location data
- More frequent chart updates (real-time preferred)
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- Better resolution for close-range fishing areas
- Improved map display quality and clarity
- Faster satellite imagery delivery
Waypoint TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not loading or playing on loop
- Connectivity issues and 'no internet' errors
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with certain operating systems
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to cast to smart TVs
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better content organization and search
- Offline viewing option
- Account/profile functionality
In-app purchases
RipCharts
- US - Gulf of Mexico$169.99
- US - East Coast$169.99
- US - West Coast$169.99
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- MX - Baja$169.99
- AU - Queensland/Cairns$169.99
- AU - Queensland/NSW/Brisbane$169.99
- AU - NSW/Sydney$169.99
- NZ - New Zealand North$169.99
- NZ - New Zealand South$169.99
- US / Baja Package$229.99
Waypoint TV
- Into The Blue S14:E1$1.99
- Into The Blue S14:E2$1.99
- Into The Blue S14:E3$1.99
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- Waypoint Feed 77$1.99
- Tom Rowland's Fishing Knots$2.99
- Waypoint Feed 34$2.99
- Spanish Fly (1996)$9.99
- Spanish Fly (1997)$9.99
- Waypoint Feed 17$9.99
- Waypoint Feed 18$9.99
Questions
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