# RipCharts

> RipCharts allows one to view satellite data to determine favorable fishing zones

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripcharts.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripcharts.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ripcharts.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RipCharts
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 36,667
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (212 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.121
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2015-05-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ripcharts.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.ripcharts.com](http://www.ripcharts.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ripcharts.com/privacy.aspx](http://www.ripcharts.com/privacy.aspx)

## Description

RipCharts is the leading satellite fishing map app designed for offshore fishermen. It provides access to near-real-time satellite imagery including sea surface temperature (SST) scans, chlorophyll levels, altimetry, currents, salinity, and bathymetry. Users can search, view, download, and save maps for offline use, making it ideal for planning fishing trips far from shore.

Key features include multi-touch map navigation, customizable temperature and color ranges to detect subtle fishing hotspots, overlaying multiple data layers such as bathymetry and currents, and GPS-enabled navigation tools. RipCharts also offers advanced mapping tools like distance measurement, waypoint management, and updates for popular fishing spots. The app supports both existing RipCharts Premium subscribers and new users via in-app subscriptions, providing a comprehensive and dynamic platform for improving fishing success.

## Rankings

- #341,798 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.ripcharts.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ripcharts.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

RipCharts is praised for its detailed marine charts, useful fishing data, excellent support, and offline capabilities, making it a valuable tool for serious offshore anglers. Despite this, users commonly report high and unclear pricing, recent app stability problems such as crashes and loading failures, delays in satellite data updates, and occasional issues with map region mismatches. Overall, it is a powerful app with some significant usability and transparency concerns.

### Pros

- Provides highly detailed and useful marine charts and information for offshore fishing.
- Offers valuable real-time satellite and sea surface temperature (SST) updates, aiding in fishing success.
- Includes excellent tutorial and backup support services with responsive tech support.
- Charts and data can be downloaded for offline use, beneficial for use at sea.
- User-friendly interface compared to competitors.

### Cons

- High cost with unclear pricing and in-app purchase details before download, causing user frustration.
- App stability issues including random closures, failure to open, and missing screens reported in recent months.
- Delayed satellite updates and missing features like depth readout after recent updates.
- Some users experience problems with map purchases not matching their region and loading issues during setup.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripcharts.android)