# TZ iBoat vs Pathr Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Pathr Navigation at 5.0 against TZ iBoat's 4.6. Pathr Navigation also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). TZ iBoat's advantage is ratings volume (880 vs 5) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TZ iBoat sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pathr Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathr Navigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TZ iBoat has 880 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of TZ iBoat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pathr Navigation's.

TZ iBoat ships an update every 8 days, Pathr Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TZ iBoat | Pathr Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tz-iboat-marine-navigation/id1312769833/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathr-navigation/id6758675708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **880** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 428 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobeltec, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312769832) | [Smart Sail Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819514720) |

## What reviewers say

### TZ iBoat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tz-iboat-marine-navigation/id1312769833)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the seas with advanced marine charts, GPS, and AIS data, even offline. This app offers detailed bathymetry, community-contributed map data, and dynamic features for safe boating, sailing, and fishing.

**Highlights:** Offline marine charts, GPS and route planning, AIS Online tracking, Community map contributions, Dynamic mooring and lighting, Advanced fishing tools, Tides and tidal currents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Great Lakes | $19.99 | per year |
| Canada East and North | $19.99 | per year |
| Canada West | $19.99 | per year |
| USA | $19.99 | per year |
| Bahamas | $30.99 | per year |
| Central America & Caribbean | $30.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Western Mediterranean | $40.99 | per year |
| Eastern Mediterranean | $61.99 | per year |
| AIS module | $8.99 | one-time |
| Radar module | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate charts
- 🚀 Useful features (weather, tides, currents, etc.)
- 🚀 Good integration with Furuno radar and AIS
- 🚀 Seamless cloud sync between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated charts in some areas
- 🐛 Anchor alarm not loud enough
- 🐛 Difficulty importing/managing routes and waypoints
- 🔋 Battery drain on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- GPS position not updating reliably while moving
- Radar overlay not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Automatic routing and trip planning
- Improved satellite imagery and overlays
- Better integration with other marine electronics
- More customization options for data displays
- Ability to mirror camera feeds as a rear-view


### Pathr Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathr-navigation/id6758675708)

This marine navigation app simplifies boating with smart routing tailored to your vessel's specifications. It offers detailed marine charts, weather and AIS overlays for enhanced awareness, and tools for discovering and sharing points of interest with a community of boaters.

**Highlights:** Smart routing based on vessel profile, High-resolution marine charts, Weather and AIS overlays, Harbor and point of interest discovery, Social sharing and trip tracking, Manual route planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathr Premium · Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pathr Premium · Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TZ iBoat free?

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

### Is Pathr Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TZ iBoat or Pathr Navigation?

Pathr Navigation is rated higher. TZ iBoat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 880 ratings, while Pathr Navigation averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TZ iBoat or Pathr Navigation have ads?

Neither TZ iBoat nor Pathr Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TZ iBoat or Pathr Navigation?

TZ iBoat ships an update every 8 days, and Pathr Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, TZ iBoat was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pathr Navigation on October 8, 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.*