Comparison

RipCharts vs NZ4WD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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)

About

NZ4WD

Features
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NZ4WD is for people interested in 4WD vehicles and the lifestyle activities associated with them. It covers a range of topics of interest to the 4WD vehicle buyer and driver. It aims to provide a wide range of information covering vehicle selection (new and used), 4WD destinations both New Zealand and International, accessories and upgrading, 4WD clubs and 4WD sport, lifestyle activities associated with 4WD, adventure and track stories and technical articles. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue = NZ$6.99 • 3 months subscription = NZ$16.99, automatically renewed until cancelled • 6 months subscription = NZ$30.99, automatically renewed until cancelled • 1 year subscription = NZ$59.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://adrenalin.co.nz/content/privacy Terms of service: https://adrenalin.co.nz/content/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

RipCharts4 screens
NZ4WD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RipCharts at monthly against NZ4WD's every 6 months. RipCharts also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RipCharts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NZ4WD sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RipCharts ships an update monthly, NZ4WD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RipCharts versus NZ4WD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipChartsNZ4WD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (488 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings488 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRipChartsZinio Pro

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

NZ4WD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RipCharts

One-time10
  • 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
23 purchases

NZ4WD

One-time23
  • Dec-17$3.99
  • Annual 2024$3.99
  • 2023 May$3.99
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  • 2023 August$3.99
  • Sepetmebr 2023$3.99
  • 2023 October$3.99
  • 2024 February$3.99
  • 2023 December$3.99
  • 2023 June$3.99
  • 2023 November$3.99
  • March 2024$3.99
  • September 2025$3.99
  • July 2025$3.99
  • Annual 2025$3.99
  • May 2024$3.99
  • December 2024$3.99
  • March 2025$3.99
  • February 2025$3.99
  • July 2024$3.99
  • November 2024$3.99
  • Ute Buyers Guide 2026$3.99
  • May 2025$3.99
  • October 2024$3.99

Questions

Is RipCharts free?
RipCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NZ4WD free?
NZ4WD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RipCharts or NZ4WD have ads?
Neither RipCharts nor NZ4WD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RipCharts or NZ4WD?
RipCharts ships an update monthly, and NZ4WD every 6 months. Most recently, RipCharts was updated on October 20, 2026 and NZ4WD on October 8, 2026.

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