# Imray Navigator vs AngelNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AngelNav at 75% against Imray Navigator's 20%. AngelNav also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Imray Navigator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Imray Navigator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $37.99 per year and AngelNav sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AngelNav holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Imray Navigator's written reviews are positive against 75% of AngelNav's.

Imray Navigator ships an update every 2 months, AngelNav every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imray Navigator | AngelNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imray-navigator/id1184853123/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 167 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871410394) | [SailTrack Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363989889) |

## What reviewers say

### Imray Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imray-navigator/id1184853123)

This marine chart plotter provides nautical charts for various sea activities. Plan passages, create routes, and share tracks. Offers GPS, tides, and AIS integration for comprehensive navigation.

**Highlights:** Nautical charts from Imray and other publishers, Passage planning and route creation, Share tracks and waypoints, GPS and instrument integration, Tides and AIS functionality, Quarterly chart updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHOM1 Biscay | $37.99 | per year |
| SHOM2 Med France & Corsica | $37.99 | per year |
| NL1800 Netherlands | $37.99 | per year |
| Imray ID10 North Sea yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID20 English Channel yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID40 Atlantic France, Iberia and Atlantic Islands yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID50 West Mediterranean yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID60 Central Mediterranean yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID70 East Mediterranean yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID100 East Caribbean yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Imray ID30 West Britain and Ireland yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| SHOM3 North France | $44.99 | per year |


### AngelNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534)

This app allows sailors to perform traditional navigation directly on their device, offering a digital alternative to paper charts and instruments. It supports various chart types and integrates with GNSS data for real-time navigation, with options for advanced features and chart subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Traditional navigation techniques on screen, Full chart plotter with raster chart support, GNSS data integration (GPS, NMEA, SignalK), AIS target display, Waypoint and route management, Track recording and display, Simulation mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UKHO BF1 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF3 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF8 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO AO2 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS2 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS1 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS3 | $24.99 | per year |
| SHOM FF2 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF7 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO.BN1 | $24.99 | per year |
| SHOM FF4 | $24.99 | per year |
| Imray ID100 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID40 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID70 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID60 | $69.99 | per year |
| UKTides 24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| KAP files | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satellite charts | $4.99 | one-time |
| AIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instruments | $4.99 | one-time |
| GeoPDF files | $4.99 | one-time |
| GeoTIFF files | $4.99 | one-time |
| BITides 25 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imray Navigator free?

Imray Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AngelNav free?

AngelNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Imray Navigator or AngelNav?

AngelNav is rated higher. Imray Navigator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AngelNav averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Imray Navigator or AngelNav have ads?

Neither Imray Navigator nor AngelNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Imray Navigator or AngelNav?

Imray Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and AngelNav every 5 weeks. Most recently, Imray Navigator was updated on October 29, 2026 and AngelNav on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*