High confidence · Latest 120 of 136 total reviews analyzed · Based on 136 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Upset

Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate detailed depth contours and coastal mapping provide reliable navigation for small craft in shallow waters, but report subscription model aggressively wipes access to previously purchased charts and offline data after expiration and subscription loop bugs prevent users from accessing paid content despite active payment status.

Rating: 2.8

Reviews: 136

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
2.8/ 5
(50K)
Current version
2.9/ 5
+0.1 vs overall
(2.2K)
Main signal post-update: detailed depth contours and coastal mapping provide reliable navigation for small craft in shallow waters.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

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Releases:MajorMinorPatch1 release in range

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Detailed depth contours and coastal mapping provide reliable navigation for small craft in shallow waters
    • Users highlight the accuracy of coastal creek and watershed mapping for small boat navigation
    • The detailed chart data is cited as a primary reason for initial subscription
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Subscription model aggressively wipes access to previously purchased charts and offline data after expiration
    • Users report that charts disappear immediately upon subscription expiration
    • Long-term users feel misled by the transition from one-time purchases to mandatory annual renewals
  • Subscription loop bugs prevent users from accessing paid content despite active payment status
    • Users describe being stuck in a cycle where the app prompts for subscription despite active status
    • Difficulty in downloading maps due to persistent verification errors
Request

Most requested

  • Integration of AIS and Loran data to improve situational awareness for offshore navigation
    • Users request additional data overlays to support more advanced navigation needs

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