RipCharts vs Kelpulator

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)

Kelpulator helps offshore anglers track kelp and fish, predict drift, and share intel with their crew. Currently covering Point Conception to Ensenada, with more regions coming soon. Mark kelp by dropping a pin or drifting alongside it, then let wind and current forecasts predict where it moves so you can navigate back and find the same paddy hours or days later. Key features: - Kelp drift prediction with land-masking and adjustable windage per paddy - Fish & kelp tracking with distance and bearing from your current position - Ocean data overlays: SST, chlorophyll, wind forecasts (48h + 7-day), surface currents, swell, and bathymetry - Spot forecasts: tap any location to see 1-3 hour interval wind and swell conditions out to 7 days - Tides & moon phases: on-device tidal predictions and scrollable moon phase calendar - Crews: share marks and reports with private or public groups - Reports: rich text, up to 10 photos, 90-second voice memos, and emoji reactions - Direct messaging with crew members - Offline maps: downloadable region packs for Southern California and Baja - Measurement tool: tap the map to measure distance and bearing between points - Time slider: scrub forward through wind and current forecasts - Guided tutorial with demo items for new users - Filtering & sorting by status, type, distance, or date - Metric / Imperial units - Light & dark themes Kelpulator Pro is an auto-renewing annual subscription ($29.99/year) that unlocks wind, current, swell, and bathymetry layers, higher mark limits, and direct messaging. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kelpulator.com/privacy