Navigation Rules vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Navigation Rules's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Navigation Rules This App	BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides Peer	CDL Test Prep 2026 New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Calculated Industries	BoatUS	Hanh Le
Category	Reference	Weather	Reference
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	382	56,016	42,805
Price	USD3.99	Free	Free
Release Date	Aug 29, 2009	Mar 7, 2017	Aug 16, 2020
Last Updated	Dec 7, 2021	Dec 11, 2025	Mar 23, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	-	excellent
Score	90/100	-	82/100
Praises	Navigation rules reference material provides essential study support for maritime certification exams	-	Exam Preparation Effectiveness Learning Methodology
Complaints	Lack of interactive testing features limits the utility of the app for self-assessment	-	Technical Bugs and Freezing Inaccurate Content
Requests	Interactive knowledge assessment tools would improve the effectiveness of the study experience	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Regulatory compliance status functions as a brand moat for professional mariners Offline-first architecture ensures utility in remote maritime environments	-	Exceptional social proof (4.9 stars, 42k+ ratings) Adaptive learning engine provides personalized UX Comprehensive endorsement coverage (Hazmat, Tanker, etc.)
Weaknesses	Static manual format lacks interactive self-assessment No feature updates beyond maintenance-mode bug fixes Paid tier lacks recurring value of subscription-based competitors	-	Critical UI freezing bugs on specific questions Reported inaccuracies in technical regulation questions Negligible presence/performance on the Android platform
Pricing	paid	free	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	Steady	-
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	-

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