Comparison

iNavX vs Argo Navigation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iNavX

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
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Marine navigation is made easy with iNavX - the world's #1 handheld Chartplotter. Access marine charts, maps, weather, AIS and more! iNavX is the only app to give you complete worldwide chart coverage, from all your favorite charts providers, including the ALL NEW iNavX Professional+ Chart series! Fully enabled with one-touch access, iNavX gives users access to the broadest set of marine charts and maps from multiple providers including: • iNavX Professional+ Charts • Blue Latitude • CHS • Explorer • Theyr Weather • Waterway Guide • … and more How does iNavX take handheld marine navigation to the next level? • Sailors - Plan sailing routes with waypoint and route management. Get proactive sail management with GRIB weather forecasts and then keep watch with AIS overlays and integration with your onboard systems. Plus, you can remember your great sailing locations by geotagging photos. • Boaters - Stay up to date on boating conditions with forecasts that include currents, winds, and swells. Manage your boating equipment with nautical instrument integration and then save great boating routes to share with the track log. • Anglers - Discover new fishing spots by scouting out holes and inlets. Locate the best fishing conditions by identifying cold fronts and save your best fishing spots with unlimited markers. Advanced features - iNavX is the most feature rich app available for all sailing and boating needs at a great price: Advanced Chart Plotter • Plot your position in real-time using your device's built-in GPS • Pan, zoom, and rotate charts (including course up) • Print detailed charts to use in combination with the app Advanced Navigation • Create waypoints and plan routes to navigate between them • Track log allows you to record your route • Import/export data in KML (Google Earth) or GPX format Advanced Instrumentation • Supports NMEA data over TCP/IP (using Wifi) • Integrates with external GPS, AIS receivers & transponders • Connect nautical instruments: Depth, Speed, Wind, Engine, Batteries, etc. Essential Toolkit • GRIB weather forecast • Tides/currents • Anchor alarm • AIS integration • Port/navaid search Download iNavX TODAY and automatically receive a complimentary copy of the official and up-to-date high-resolution NOAA RNC United States marine raster charts. REVIEWS “iNavX is the original and still one of the best navigation apps.” – Practical Sailor “The most full-featured navigation app around and viewed by many as the standard” – Sail Magazine "The #1 recommended marine charting app" - iMarineApps iNavX is Compatible with: Theyr Weather, Waterway Guide, AIS, Brookhouse, DigitalYacht, ShipModul, vYacht, Vesper Marine, NMEA 2000, Chetco and more. NEW CHART STORE Purchase all your favorite charts. Chart subscriptions vary by chart and provider from $9.99 to $199.99 annually, charged to your iTunes Account, which will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime by going to your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. MORE INFO Website: http://inavx.com/ User's Guide: http://inavx.com/help/ Terms of Use: http://inavx.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://inavx.com/privacy

About

Argo Navigation

This app provides comprehensive navigation and planning tools for boaters, offering features like chart plotting, route planning, and weather forecasts. It aims to be user-friendly for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cruisers, with a focus on safety and connectivity on the water.

Highlights
  • Web/Desktop planning with auto-sync
  • Autorouting for multi-stop trips
  • 7-day marine weather forecast
  • Unlimited nautical charts (NOAA/USEACE)
  • Record and save tracks
  • Real-time NMEA/AIS data
  • Location and route sharing with groups
Features
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Get Out on the Water with Argo – Your Ultimate Boat Navigation Sidekick Whether you’re exploring new waters, cruising with friends, or chasing sunsets, you deserve a smarter, simpler way to navigate. That’s where Argo Navigation’s charts, GPS and trip planning tools come in. Argo Navigation is an all-in-one boating app that helps you plan trips, navigate confidently, discover new places, and connect with fellow boaters. Think of Argo Navigation like your best boating buddy who always knows the best dock bars, keeps you out of nautical mishaps, and never asks for gas money. And never forgets his chart either. - Why Argo Navigation? - Let’s be honest: most marine chartplotters and other GPS software are either clunky, confusing, or so expensive you feel like you’re buying the boat all over again. And marine charts are slow to update. Not Argo Navigation. - Effortless Marine Navigation, Charts and GPS - Plot nautical routes directly on Argo Navigation’s map and enable GPS tracking with just a few taps. We include up-to-date NOAA charts and Army Corps of Engineers data covering the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including coastal areas and many inland lakes. - Plan Boat Trips with Confidence - Hidden anchorages, waterfront restaurants, or the nearest fuel dock? Argo Navigation’s boating map has it all, plus reviews and tips from other boaters. - See Marine Weather, Tides, Currents, and More - Overlay NOAA weather and wind on your boating map, and analyze marine forecasts well into the future. See tides, currents, temperature, wave height, and wave period across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. - Stay Connected to Your Boat Club or Community - Share voyages, swap boating tips, and see where fellow boaters are cruising. With Argo, the sea feels a little smaller and a lot more fun. - What’s Included with Argo Navigation: - • Unlimited Charts: Access charts for the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including coastal areas, the ICW, inland lakes, and rivers. • Interactive Nautical Map: Find marinas, anchorages, boat ramps, restaurants, dock bars, and more. • Voyage Logbook: Plan, save, and relive your voyages with detailed logs and trip memories. • Real-Time Local Knowledge: Crowdsourced hazard reports, depth updates, reviews, and insider nautical tips from boaters like you. • Community: See where fellow boaters are cruising and plan trips together. And yes, all of that is really free. - Go Beyond Free with Argo Navigation Premium - • Smart Routes: Autoroute around hazards and shallow waters. Routes are tailored to your boat’s draft and height. • Offline Charts: Download offline charts and routes before leaving the dock so you can navigate confidently when cell service disappears. • 7-Day Weather Forecasts: Tides, currents, wind, rain, lightning, temperature, wave height, and period. • Custom Depth Contours: Adjust contour depths and colors to visualize safer waters and identify ideal fishing areas. • Sync with Your Chartplotter: Import and export GPX files for easy navigation. • Multi-Vessel Support: Manage routes and logs for all your vessels. - What Boaters Are Saying - “This app is a game-changer. I absolutely love it. A must-have for every boater—and it’s FREE!” “Argo has completely changed my boating experience! It’s user-friendly, well-designed, and incredibly helpful.” - Your Next Boating Voyage Starts Here - Ready to navigate smarter and explore farther? Download Argo Navigation today and see why thousands of boaters have chosen Argo for navigation. Have you tried Navionics, Wavve Boating, or another boat navigation app? Many boaters have switched to Argo for a simpler, more modern way to navigate. Download Argo Navigation for free. Start your next voyage today. Follow Us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @argonavigation Learn more at www.argonav.io

Screenshots

iNavX4 screens
Argo Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

iNavX and Argo Navigation both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Argo Navigation's written reviews are positive against 44% of iNavX's. Argo Navigation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). iNavX's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 6.2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Argo Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iNavX against 4.9 for Argo Navigation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iNavX's written reviews are positive against 84% of Argo Navigation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Argo Navigation every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iNavX versus Argo Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNavXArgo Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)4.9 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better6.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113#74 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavX Studios LLCARGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Customer experience

iNavX

All ratings21,564 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative50.2%

Argo Navigation

All ratings6,174 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

iNavX

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Argo Navigation

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 💡 Helpful social features
  • 🔋 Good battery life
  • 🔒 Reliable app performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🗺️ Limited map coverage in some areas
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain locations

Bugs and requests

iNavX

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Argo Navigation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/account creation issues
  • Slow map loading times

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved offline map capabilities
  • Integration with marine weather data
  • Enhanced route planning tools

In-app purchases

11 purchases

iNavX

Subscriptions11
  • Theyr Premium - Mobile (Monthly) for iOS$9.991 Month
  • iNavX Professional+ USA$29.991 Year
  • Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPhone)$29.991 Year
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  • Navionics+ Caribbean (iPhone)$44.991 Year
  • Theyr Premium Weather1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • iNavX Professional+ USA Canada$59.991 Year
  • C-MAP World Chart$59.991 Year
  • Explorer Chartbooks - Bahamas$69.991 Year
  • Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPad)$79.991 Year
  • Navionics+ Caribbean (iPad)$79.991 Year
  • AIS Live$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Argo Navigation

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Canada Charts14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Argo Premium Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Argo Canada Charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Argo Premium14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is iNavX free?
iNavX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argo Navigation free?
Argo Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNavX or Argo Navigation?
Argo Navigation is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Argo Navigation averages 4.9 from 6.2K ratings.
Do iNavX or Argo Navigation have ads?
iNavX shows ads; Argo Navigation does not.
Which is updated more often, iNavX or Argo Navigation?
iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Argo Navigation every 4 days. Most recently, iNavX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Argo Navigation on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, iNavX or Argo Navigation?
iNavX currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Argo Navigation at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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