# RipCharts vs Flowstate

The clearest difference is rating: RipCharts at 4.8 against Flowstate's 2.7. RipCharts also leads on ratings volume (488 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Flowstate's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 Flowstate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RipCharts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipCharts has 488 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of RipCharts's written reviews are positive against 83% of Flowstate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RipCharts ships an update monthly, Flowstate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RipCharts | Flowstate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripcharts/id993060891/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate/id6449203491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **488** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RipCharts](https://appshunter.io/developer/993060890) | [Flowstate Zone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688090747) |

## 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)


### Flowstate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate/id6449203491)

Transform your iPhone into an action sports camera to capture and analyze your performance. Automatically detect key moments in surfing, snowboarding, and skiing, then track your progress with AI-powered insights. Share highlights and connect with a global community of athletes.

**Highlights:** Action sports camera functionality, AI-powered move detection, Session performance analysis, Progress tracking dashboard, Competition management, Clip sharing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flowstate Pro monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Flowstate Pro Annual Subscription | $109.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RipCharts free?

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

### Is Flowstate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RipCharts or Flowstate?

RipCharts is rated higher. RipCharts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Flowstate averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RipCharts or Flowstate have ads?

Neither RipCharts nor Flowstate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RipCharts or Flowstate?

RipCharts ships an update monthly, and Flowstate fortnightly. Most recently, RipCharts was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flowstate on October 8, 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.*