# iNavX vs Raymarine

The clearest difference is rating: iNavX at 4.8 against Raymarine's 1.5. iNavX also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 12%) and ratings volume (22K vs 17). Raymarine's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNavX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 17, 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 12% of Raymarine's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Raymarine every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | Raymarine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | [1.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raymarine/id1502278726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Raymarine UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456592425) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### Raymarine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raymarine/id1502278726)

This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.

**Highlights:** View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter, Remote boat monitoring, Manage LightHouse Charts, Stream and control legacy chartplotters, Connect with YachtSense Link router

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Boat Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Two Boats Monthly | $37.99 | per month |
| One Boat Six Monthly | $109.99 | per 6 months |
| One Boat Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Two Boats 6 Months | $209.99 | per 6 months |
| Two Boats 1 Year | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is Raymarine free?

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

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

iNavX is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Raymarine averages 1.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do iNavX or Raymarine have ads?

iNavX shows ads; Raymarine does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or Raymarine?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Raymarine every 4 months. Most recently, iNavX was updated on September 25, 2026 and Raymarine on September 25, 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.*