# iNavX vs hiFleet

The clearest difference is rating: iNavX at 4.8 against hiFleet's 4.0. iNavX also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 2) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). hiFleet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. hiFleet asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNavX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of iNavX's written reviews are positive against 57% of hiFleet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, hiFleet weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | hiFleet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifleet/id1029307439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Shanghai Maili Marine Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029307438) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

**Highlights:** Worldwide marine chart access, Real-time GPS plotting, Waypoint and route management, GRIB weather forecasts, AIS integration, Nautical instrument connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theyr Premium - Mobile (Monthly) for iOS | $9.99 | per month |
| iNavX Professional+ USA | $29.99 | per year |
| Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPhone) | $29.99 | per year |
| Navionics+ Caribbean (iPhone) | $44.99 | per year |
| Theyr Premium Weather | $49.99 | per year |
| iNavX Professional+ USA Canada | $59.99 | per year |
| C-MAP World Chart | $59.99 | per year |
| Explorer Chartbooks - Bahamas | $69.99 | per year |
| Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPad) | $79.99 | per year |
| Navionics+ Caribbean (iPad) | $79.99 | per year |
| AIS Live | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and precise navigation
- 📊 Comprehensive charting and navigation features
- 🛠️ Customizable instrument settings
- 🔄 Redundancy across devices
- 💨 Reliable performance over many years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 🗺️ Cumbersome chart management and downloading
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model for charts
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove waypoints
- Inconsistent behavior when transitioning International Date Line
- Disappearing or missing chart data

**Requested features**

- Seamless chart switching and panning
- Integrated tidal and current data
- Support for more chart types and providers
- Improved route planning and editing tools
- Automatic chart updates and management


### hiFleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifleet/id1029307439)

Track over a million ships globally with real-time AIS positioning and daily updates. Access nautical charts, replay ship trajectories, and view detailed ship information. Plan routes, simulate voyages, and receive alerts for fleet management.

**Highlights:** Global ship AIS positioning, Weekly updated nautical charts, 3-month ship trajectory replay, Ship particulars and route prediction, Fleet management and alerts, Marine weather forecast, Geo fence drawing and alert rules

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is hiFleet free?

hiFleet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or hiFleet?

iNavX is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while hiFleet averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iNavX or hiFleet have ads?

iNavX shows ads; hiFleet does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or hiFleet?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and hiFleet weekly. Most recently, iNavX was updated on September 25, 2026 and hiFleet on September 13, 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.*