RipCharts vs CCG
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)
CCG
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CCG-LR is the offline-first long-range companion from Cap Coast Gunsmithing — built for Australian shooters and conditions. • Fast, validated firing solutions — elevation, wind hold, velocity, energy. • Gyroscopic stability (Sg) and your supersonic/transonic window at a glance. • Zero & group analysis from a photo — group size in MOA/mil, plus the exact scope correction to centre it. • Wind tools (W.I.N.D.), hit-probability, truing ("believe the steel"), and a printable range card you can carry when the battery dies. • Manufacturer-published bullet library; metric-first with imperial and Mil/MOA. • Works fully offline. CCG-LR is a planning aid. Always confirm your dope on steel, use only under lawful, supervised conditions, and comply with your state's firearms laws.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCG at none against RipCharts's 10. RipCharts's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. RipCharts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CCG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RipCharts | CCG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (488 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 488 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RipCharts | Cap Coast Gunsmithing PTY LTD |
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
CCG
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
CCG
No in-app purchases









