# iNavX vs AIS Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AIS Live at 86% against iNavX's 44%. AIS Live also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). iNavX's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

AIS Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iNavX's written reviews are positive against 86% of AIS Live's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, AIS Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | AIS Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ais-live/id1108657025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Automotive Integration](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160120604) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### AIS Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ais-live/id1108657025)

Monitor the real-time location of your assets with this GPS tracking application. Access historical playback and modify asset information directly from your account.

**Highlights:** Real-time asset tracking, Historical playback, Asset information modification, GPS tracking account login, View asset location

**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 AIS Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or AIS Live?

AIS Live is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while AIS Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iNavX or AIS Live have ads?

iNavX shows ads; AIS Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or AIS Live?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and AIS Live monthly. Most recently, iNavX was updated on November 1, 2026 and AIS Live on October 29, 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.*