NAVTEXpro vs Raymarine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NAVTEXpro
Access critical navigation warnings and safety-related messages for mariners. This app provides global coverage of NAVTEX transmissions and can also fetch navigation warnings from regions not using NAVTEX. It offers an optional APRS weather subscription as a backup system.
- Global NAVTEX message reception
- Navigation warnings for non-NAVTEX regions
- Transmission schedule and frequency details
- APRS weather subscription
- Notices to Mariners subscription
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Navtex should be a requirement to any mariner, hobbyist or professional, regardless the type and size of vessel as it offers important Navigation Warnings that are safety-related while at sea. Nearly 200 NAVTEX Radio Stations across the world form a global coverage network transmitting messages either in 490kHz, 518kHz, 4209.5kHz, 424kHz and 486kHz. At sea, safety is everything so our Navtex App will fetch the latest NAVTEX messages issued by the several official entities and present them to you whenever you want. You don't need to connect your iPhone/iPad to any HF Radio. Only an internet connection is required. Synchronize and within seconds you have the worldwide updated Navtex information in your pocket. You may select any of the available NAVTEX stations in the App and check their transmission schedule, frequencies, local data and latest important transmitted messages. In Brazil, Australia and New Zeeland Navigation Warnings are not broadcasted via NAVTEX. However, this App will still fetch the latest Navigation Warnings from those regions and show them to you. Additionally, you can also subscribe to APRS weather that is broadcasted by ham radio enthusiasts all over the world. It is a good backup system to gather weather information in case of failure of the vessels's primary systems. Disclaimer: This app relies on public domain information available on the internet from the NAVAREAs official co-ordinators. With such, the presented Navigational Warnings will not relieve Masters and Captains of the requirement to receive Navigational Warnings via IMO/IHO approved broadcast systems. Most common Navtex Receivers available on-board will not operate on 4209.5kHz, 424kHz and 486kHz. In those cases the Navtex App will be even more valuable. Our safety at sea is priceless! Available Subscriptions: - Title: Enable Navtex Messages (Allows to receive new Navtex messages and safety radio bulletins from different stations throughout the subscription period) - Length and price of available subscriptions: 1 year ($9.99) - Title: Enable APRS Weather (Allows to receive new Weather Information Reports from different radio ham stations and bulletins sent from meteorological hot air balloons throughout the subscription period) - Length and price of available subscriptions: 1 year ($9.99) - Title: Enable Notices to Mariners (Allows to receive Notices to Mariners issued by the official entities throughout the subscription period) - Length of subscriptions: 1 year - Price of subscriptions: APRS Weather: $4.99 Navtex: $8.99 Notices to Mariners: $8.99 - Price of subscriptions: Click on the Menu, then select "My Subscriptions" for other currencies - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - For Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of go to: http://duartebraga.com/navtex/privacy.html - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service.
Raymarine
This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.
- View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter
- Remote boat monitoring
- Manage LightHouse Charts
- Stream and control legacy chartplotters
- Connect with YachtSense Link router
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The Raymarine App is the official digital companion for Raymarine chartplotters and connected boating. Use the Raymarine App to view and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter from your Axiom chartplotter display. Connect and monitor your boat remotely with the Raymarine YachtSense Link mobile router and manage your Raymarine LightHouse Charts right from your mobile device. The Raymarine mobile app also allows streaming and control of Raymarine legacy eS and gS Series chartplotter displays. Please note that Element chartplotter displays are not compatible with the screen mirroring feature. - We no longer support Raymarine eS and gS series chart plotters. Please ensure you're using a compatible device for the best experience. Terms of Use (EULA ) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Raymarine at free with in-app purchases against NAVTEXpro's subscription. Raymarine also leads on review sentiment (12% vs 4%). NAVTEXpro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NAVTEXpro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NAVTEXpro holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of NAVTEXpro's written reviews are positive against 12% of Raymarine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | NAVTEXpro | Raymarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) — better | 1.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | 12.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | P8G Software | Raymarine UK Limited |
Customer experience
NAVTEXpro
Raymarine
Bugs and requests
NAVTEXpro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Raymarine
Reported bugs
48 issues- Connection lost message
- App closes immediately
- Fails to connect reliably
- Crashing frequently
- Disconnects and drops Wi-Fi
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- Poor connectivity
- Bad resolution
- Laggy performance
- Crashes every time
- Connects but no function
- Needs internet to connect
- Login server issues
- Owner login fails
- Pop-up never goes away
- Screen rotation not working
- Unstable connection
- Grainy display
- Ignores screen rotation
- Constantly loses connection
- Tiny text
- Screen displayed sideways
- Drops often
- Cannot log in on iPhone
- No alerts sent
- SMS alerts not working
- Support nonexistent
- Wi-Fi dropping out
- Cannot set up account
- Chart download issues
- Password incorrect message
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi
- Cannot set up boat
- Password not recognized
- Invalid login message
- Doesn't work with Element series
- Cannot interact with autopilot
- App sees connection but no access
- Frequently locks up
- Slow reaction speed
- Only read rights message
- Password symbol issues
- Account creation difficult
- Fix pinch to zoom
- Cannot create account
- Data not in correct format
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi connection
- Login issues
- Doesn't work with A series plotters
Requested features
22 requests- Improve resolution
- Simplify connection process
- Improve user-friendliness
- Allow screen rotation
- Add dark mode
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- Fix pinch to zoom
- Enable SMS alerts
- Improve alert priority settings
- Integrate with onboard network
- Improve chart download process
- Fix password symbol issues
- Allow chart updates via app
- Add demo mode
- Improve UI/UX
- Add pull-out sidebar
- Remove redundant close bar
- Improve screen real estate usage
- Improve graphics
- Make updates easier
- Support Element series mirroring
- Fix login issues
- Support A series plotters
In-app purchases
NAVTEXpro
- APRS Weather Yearly Subscription$4.491 Year
- Navtex Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
- Notices to Mariners Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
Raymarine
- One Boat Monthly6 Months trial$19.991 Month
- Two Boats Monthly6 Months trial$37.991 Month
- One Boat Six Monthly6 Months trial$109.996 Months
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- One Boat Yearly6 Months trial$199.991 Year
- Two Boats 6 Months6 Months trial$209.996 Months
- Two Boats 1 Year6 Months trial$399.991 Year








