RipCharts vs Elbow Reef Classic
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)
Elbow Reef Classic
This app is designed for participants of a charity fishing tournament. It provides real-time leaderboards, event schedules, fishing rules, and statistics on catches. Stay informed and organized throughout the competition.
- Live Leaderboards
- Schedule of Events
- Fishing Rules
- Catch Statistics
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The Elbow Reef Classic fishing tournament app, the ultimate tool for all anglers participating in the tournament. With intuitive features, the app helps you stay organized and informed throughout the tournament. Here are a few of the features you can expect from our app: Live Leaderboards: Keep track of the standings in real-time. Schedule of Events: Stay on up to date with all tournament events, including weigh-ins and awards ceremonies. Fishing Rules: Review the tournament rules and regulations. Catch Stats: View how many fish of each species caught!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elbow Reef Classic at none against RipCharts's 10. Elbow Reef Classic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). RipCharts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price 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. Elbow Reef Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Elbow Reef Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipCharts has 491 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RipCharts ships an update monthly, Elbow Reef Classic every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RipCharts | Elbow Reef Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (491 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 491 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RipCharts | Reel Time Apps Inc. |
Customer experience
RipCharts
Elbow Reef Classic
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
Elbow Reef Classic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Elbow Reef Classic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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