# AngelNav vs Sailing Instruments

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AngelNav at 75% against Sailing Instruments's 50%. AngelNav also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). Sailing Instruments's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AngelNav sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Sailing Instruments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sailing Instruments holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of AngelNav's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sailing Instruments's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AngelNav ships an update every 5 weeks, Sailing Instruments every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AngelNav | Sailing Instruments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-instruments/id6749379625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 120 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SailTrack Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363989889) | [YAN MARK ANDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830279615) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UKHO BF1 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF8 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO AO2 | $24.99 | per year |
| SHOM FF2 | $24.99 | per year |
| Imray ID100 | $69.99 | per year |
| 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 |


### Sailing Instruments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-instruments/id6749379625)

This app provides essential sailing instruments and tactical tools for planning, racing, and navigating. It offers features like a race timer, speed tracking, bearing and compass, waypoint navigation, and route recording. Offline support ensures functionality on open water.

**Highlights:** Race Timer with auto-start, Boat Speed (SOG), Bearing & Compass, Waypoint Navigation, VMG (Velocity Made Good), Route Tracking (GPX), Offline Support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sailing Instruments Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AngelNav free?

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

### Is Sailing Instruments free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AngelNav or Sailing Instruments?

Sailing Instruments is rated higher. AngelNav averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sailing Instruments averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AngelNav or Sailing Instruments have ads?

Neither AngelNav nor Sailing Instruments shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AngelNav or Sailing Instruments?

AngelNav ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sailing Instruments every 2 weeks. Most recently, AngelNav was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sailing Instruments on November 5, 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.*