# iNavX vs In The Clear

The clearest difference is price: iNavX at Free against In The Clear's $1.99. iNavX also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). In The Clear's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iNavX is free to download; In The Clear costs $1.99 up front. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and In The Clear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, In The Clear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | In The Clear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Josh Sauder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458058091) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### In The Clear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-clear/id1458058092)

Plan your trips to avoid severe weather conditions. View real-time weather along your route, set custom stops and departure times, and see expected conditions for each city. Ensure safer and happier travels by being prepared.

**Highlights:** Route weather visualization, Custom trip stops and departure times, City weather and temperature tables, Trip distance and time estimation, Export trip to Google Maps, Trip history access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $10.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is In The Clear free?

In The Clear costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do iNavX or In The Clear have ads?

iNavX shows ads; In The Clear does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or In The Clear?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and In The Clear every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 26, 2026 and In The Clear on June 4, 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.*