# AngelNav vs NightPilot

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AngelNav at 15.5 against NightPilot's 18.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AngelNav sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and NightPilot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AngelNav ships an update every 5 weeks, NightPilot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AngelNav | NightPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SailTrack Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363989889) | [Navtech Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355517263) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (22)**

| 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 |
| 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 |


### NightPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightpilot/id6502569911)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solent 1 Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solent 1 Year | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AngelNav free?

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

### Is NightPilot free?

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

### Do AngelNav or NightPilot have ads?

Neither AngelNav nor NightPilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AngelNav or NightPilot?

AngelNav ships an update every 5 weeks, and NightPilot every 3 weeks. Most recently, AngelNav was updated on September 21, 2026 and NightPilot on September 15, 2026.

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