# iNavX vs STE WildTracks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNavX at 44% against STE WildTracks's 0%. iNavX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). STE WildTracks'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. STE WildTracks asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNavX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of STE WildTracks's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, STE WildTracks every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | STE WildTracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ste-wildtracks/id1486884207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Save the Elephants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486884206) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### STE WildTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ste-wildtracks/id1486884207)

This research tool visualizes wildlife movement patterns over 16 days, offering insights into daily and nightly activity. It's designed for conservation groups partnering with wildlife organizations.

**Highlights:** Movement visualization, 16-day data history, Day and night activity tracking, Conservation research tool, Invite-only access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is STE WildTracks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or STE WildTracks?

iNavX is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while STE WildTracks averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do iNavX or STE WildTracks have ads?

iNavX shows ads; STE WildTracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or STE WildTracks?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and STE WildTracks every 12 months. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 18, 2026 and STE WildTracks on October 17, 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.*