# Savvy Navvy vs FishHogs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FishHogs at 100% against Savvy Navvy's 53%. FishHogs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Savvy Navvy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Savvy Navvy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year and FishHogs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FishHogs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Savvy Navvy has 8.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Savvy Navvy's written reviews are positive against 100% of FishHogs's.

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, FishHogs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Savvy Navvy | FishHogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhogs/id6760923511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [savvy navvy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305055457) | [William Tyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886843136) |

## What reviewers say

### Savvy Navvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Navigation, #136 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

**Highlights:** Clutter-free nautical charts, Smart route planning with weather and tide integration, Real-time GPS tracking, Departure scheduler, AIS data for vessel tracking, Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current information, Marina and anchorage finder

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium (US-only charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Elite (with Denmark) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $129.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus (global charts) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 🌊 Accurate charts and data
- 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info
- 👍 Great for planning routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
- 🤔 Confusing to set up
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inaccurate weather and tide information
- Issues with syncing data across devices
- Problems with downloading charts and maps

**Requested features**

- Add more chart coverage for different regions
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Allow offline use without internet connection
- Integrate with other boating apps and devices
- Provide more customization options


### FishHogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhogs/id6760923511)

Navigate US coastal waters and the Great Lakes with official NOAA nautical charts. Track your GPS position, check tides and weather, and log your catches. Share your location and markers with your crew.

**Highlights:** Official NOAA nautical charts, Real-time GPS position and heading, Tides, currents, and weather forecasts, Catch logging with location tagging, Customizable markers and notes, Group sharing of markers and live position, Tackle box with fishing references

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FishHogs Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| FishHogs Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Savvy Navvy free?

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

### Is FishHogs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Savvy Navvy or FishHogs?

FishHogs is rated higher. Savvy Navvy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while FishHogs averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Savvy Navvy or FishHogs have ads?

FishHogs shows ads; Savvy Navvy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Savvy Navvy or FishHogs?

Savvy Navvy ships an update weekly, and FishHogs every 4 days. Most recently, Savvy Navvy was updated on November 1, 2026 and FishHogs on October 31, 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.*