# iNavX vs WAVZ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WAVZ at none against iNavX's 11. WAVZ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iNavX's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). 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. WAVZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WAVZ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNavX has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, WAVZ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | WAVZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavz/id1660778558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [WAVZ L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660778560) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### WAVZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavz/id1660778558)

This navigation app allows users to mark hazards, police presence, and points of interest on a map for others. Users can record travel paths, customize map views, and set up an SOS feature to contact emergency contacts. It also facilitates connecting with friends for shared journeys.

**Highlights:** Pin hazards, police, and POIs, User-generated alerts with upvoting, Record and replay travel paths, Customizable map settings, SOS emergency contact feature, Connect with friends

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is WAVZ free?

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

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

WAVZ is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while WAVZ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iNavX or WAVZ have ads?

iNavX shows ads; WAVZ does not.

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

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and WAVZ every 6 months. Most recently, iNavX was updated on September 29, 2026 and WAVZ on June 11, 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.*