# Argo Navigation vs WallyMate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Argo Navigation at 6.2K against WallyMate's 6. Argo Navigation also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). WallyMate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Argo Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WallyMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Argo Navigation against 4.8 for WallyMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argo Navigation has 6.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Argo Navigation's written reviews are positive against 100% of WallyMate's.

Argo Navigation ships an update every 4 days, WallyMate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Argo Navigation | WallyMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argo-navigation-boat-gps-map/id1463869636/reviews)** | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallymate/id6778614704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463869635) | [CoreBit Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776284264) |

## What reviewers say

### Argo Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argo-navigation-boat-gps-map/id1463869636)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive navigation and planning tools for boaters, offering features like chart plotting, route planning, and weather forecasts. It aims to be user-friendly for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cruisers, with a focus on safety and connectivity on the water.

**Highlights:** Web/Desktop planning with auto-sync, Autorouting for multi-stop trips, 7-day marine weather forecast, Unlimited nautical charts (NOAA/USEACE), Record and save tracks, Real-time NMEA/AIS data, Location and route sharing with groups

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Canada Charts | $2.99 | per month |
| Argo Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Argo Canada Charts | $9.99 | per year |
| Argo Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 💡 Helpful social features
- 🔋 Good battery life
- 🔒 Reliable app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🗺️ Limited map coverage in some areas
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain locations

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account creation issues
- Slow map loading times

**Requested features**

- Improved offline map capabilities
- Integration with marine weather data
- Enhanced route planning tools


### WallyMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallymate/id6778614704)

This navigation app provides an interactive map of Lake Wallenpaupack with points of interest, an AI assistant for lake-related questions, and real-time weather and community reports. Save favorite spots and get essential information for boating and fishing.

**Highlights:** Interactive lake map with points of interest, AI assistant for lake information, Save custom spots, Live weather and conditions, Community hazard reports, Pro features like anchor alarms

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WallyMate Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| WallyMate Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Argo Navigation free?

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

### Is WallyMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Argo Navigation or WallyMate?

Argo Navigation is rated higher. Argo Navigation averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while WallyMate averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Argo Navigation or WallyMate have ads?

Neither Argo Navigation nor WallyMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Argo Navigation or WallyMate?

Argo Navigation ships an update every 4 days, and WallyMate every 10 days. Most recently, Argo Navigation was updated on October 26, 2026 and WallyMate on October 24, 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.*