# iNavX vs AyeTides

The clearest difference is price: iNavX at Free against AyeTides's $7.99. iNavX also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 4.9K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). AyeTides's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

iNavX is free to download; AyeTides costs $7.99 up front. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AyeTides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iNavX against 4.8 for AyeTides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iNavX's written reviews are positive against 87% of AyeTides's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, AyeTides every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | AyeTides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | [4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#106** |
| Size | 298 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Hahn Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287316437) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### AyeTides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayetides/id287316432)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access tide and current data for over 13,400 global locations without an internet connection. Plan your coastal activities with detailed daily events, interactive graphs, and station search options.

**Highlights:** Offline tide and current data, 13,400+ global locations, Interactive tide graphs, Station search by map, name, or location, Daily events in tabular form, Regular updates with new stations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌊 Comprehensive tide and current data
- 🔍 Offline functionality
- 🌙 Includes moon and sunrise/sunset data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Issues with updating favorites or station list
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🔍 Difficulty finding some locations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on latest iOS versions
- Incorrect tide data for some locations
- Landscape mode issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed current/flow data
- Improve graphical tide charts
- Integrate with weather/marine forecasts
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is AyeTides free?

AyeTides costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

iNavX and AyeTides are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 4.9K ratings respectively.

### Do iNavX or AyeTides have ads?

iNavX shows ads; AyeTides does not.

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

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and AyeTides every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNavX was updated on September 24, 2026 and AyeTides on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iNavX or AyeTides?

iNavX currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and AyeTides at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*