# iNavX vs NAVTEXpro

The clearest difference is rating: iNavX at 4.8 against NAVTEXpro's 1.7. iNavX also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 4%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). NAVTEXpro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and NAVTEXpro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNavX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 6, 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 4% of NAVTEXpro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | NAVTEXpro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtexpro/id1237127610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #84 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


### NAVTEXpro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtexpro/id1237127610)

Access critical navigation warnings and safety-related messages for mariners. This app provides global coverage of NAVTEX transmissions and can also fetch navigation warnings from regions not using NAVTEX. It offers an optional APRS weather subscription as a backup system.

**Highlights:** Global NAVTEX message reception, Navigation warnings for non-NAVTEX regions, Transmission schedule and frequency details, APRS weather subscription, Notices to Mariners subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APRS Weather Yearly Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Navtex Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Notices to Mariners Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is NAVTEXpro free?

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

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

iNavX is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while NAVTEXpro averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do iNavX or NAVTEXpro have ads?

iNavX shows ads; NAVTEXpro does not.

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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.*