# iNavX vs Squam Lake Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squam Lake Map at 100% against iNavX's 44%. Squam Lake Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). iNavX's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (22K vs 4). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

iNavX is free to download; Squam Lake Map costs $4.99 up front. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Squam Lake Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squam Lake Map 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 4, 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 100% of Squam Lake Map's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Squam Lake Map daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | Squam Lake Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squam-lake-map/id6450390773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | #167 |
| Size | 298 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Lioneye Aerials, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781408745) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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


### Squam Lake Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squam-lake-map/id6450390773)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Squam Lake with offline maps and a built-in compass. Find buoys and access a list of important phone numbers. Ideal for boaters and visitors to the area.

**Highlights:** Offline map functionality, Buoy locations displayed, Integrated compass, List of helpful phone numbers, Current position tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is Squam Lake Map free?

Squam Lake Map costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or Squam Lake Map?

Squam Lake Map is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Squam Lake Map averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iNavX or Squam Lake Map have ads?

iNavX shows ads; Squam Lake Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or Squam Lake Map?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squam Lake Map daily. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Squam Lake Map on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iNavX or Squam Lake Map?

iNavX currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Squam Lake Map at #167. 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.*