# iNavX vs Nautic Speed and Compass

The clearest difference is price: iNavX at Free against Nautic Speed and Compass's $1.99. iNavX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (22K vs 12). Nautic Speed and Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iNavX is free to download; Nautic Speed and Compass costs $1.99 up front. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nautic Speed and Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNavX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of iNavX's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nautic Speed and Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Nautic Speed and Compass every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | Nautic Speed and Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautic-speed-and-compass/id1578165239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Toni Dominik Hoffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545228558) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Nautic Speed and Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautic-speed-and-compass/id1578165239)

Track your boat's speed in various units and monitor your direction with a built-in compass. Set speed limits, view your cruise map, and log your maximum and average speeds. It also displays your heel angle for a comprehensive boating experience.

**Highlights:** Compass for direction, Speed tracking in knots, mph, km/h, Customizable speed limits, Cruise map and sharing, Maximum and average speed logging, Heel angle display

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is Nautic Speed and Compass free?

Nautic Speed and Compass costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or Nautic Speed and Compass?

iNavX is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Nautic Speed and Compass averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do iNavX or Nautic Speed and Compass have ads?

iNavX shows ads; Nautic Speed and Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or Nautic Speed and Compass?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nautic Speed and Compass every 2 days. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nautic Speed and Compass on October 30, 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.*