# RipCharts vs Waypoint TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RipCharts | Waypoint TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripcharts/id993060891/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-tv/id1038493834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 491 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RipCharts](https://appshunter.io/developer/993060890) | [WAYPOINT COMMUNICATIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513038683) |

## What reviewers say

### RipCharts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripcharts/id993060891)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US - Gulf of Mexico | $169.99 | one-time |
| US - East Coast | $169.99 | one-time |
| US - West Coast | $169.99 | one-time |
| MX - Baja | $169.99 | one-time |
| AU - Queensland/Cairns | $169.99 | one-time |
| AU - Queensland/NSW/Brisbane | $169.99 | one-time |
| AU - NSW/Sydney | $169.99 | one-time |
| NZ - New Zealand North | $169.99 | one-time |
| NZ - New Zealand South | $169.99 | one-time |
| US / Baja Package | $229.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pinch-to-zoom functionality broken
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- 📊 Pixelated map display quality
- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage (missing regions)
- ⏰ Delayed satellite image updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Waypoint TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-tv/id1038493834)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch outdoor shows and films, Access educational courses, Read articles and tips, Listen to outdoor podcasts, Content available on any device

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Into The Blue S14:E1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into The Blue S14:E2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into The Blue S14:E3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 77 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tom Rowland's Fishing Knots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 34 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Fly (1996) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Fly (1997) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 17 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waypoint  Feed 18 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content quality
- 🚀 Convenient access to favorite shows
- 💡 Wide variety of fishing and hunting content
- 🚀 Great app for outdoor enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing on loop
- Connectivity issues and 'no internet' errors
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with certain operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TVs
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better content organization and search
- Offline viewing option
- Account/profile functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RipCharts free?

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

### Is Waypoint TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RipCharts or Waypoint TV?

Waypoint TV is rated higher. RipCharts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Waypoint TV averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do RipCharts or Waypoint TV have ads?

Waypoint TV shows ads; RipCharts does not.

### Which is updated more often, RipCharts or Waypoint TV?

RipCharts ships an update monthly, and Waypoint TV every 4 months. Most recently, RipCharts was updated on October 26, 2026 and Waypoint TV on October 20, 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.*