# iNavX vs Binnacle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Binnacle at 100% against iNavX's 44%. Binnacle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). iNavX's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Binnacle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Binnacle 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 1, 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 Binnacle's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Binnacle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | Binnacle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binnacle-nautical-calculator/id6523426668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Danylo Budylkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778012130) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Binnacle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binnacle-nautical-calculator/id6523426668)

This navigation app provides tools for maritime professionals and sailing enthusiasts. It offers features like true wind calculation, celestial navigation, ETA estimation, logbook management, and port search. Stay informed with real-time NavArea warnings for safer voyages.

**Highlights:** True Wind Calculation, Celestial Navigation Tools, ETA Estimation, LogBook Management, UNLOCODE Search, NavArea Warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is Binnacle free?

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

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

Binnacle is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Binnacle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iNavX or Binnacle have ads?

iNavX shows ads; Binnacle does not.

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

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Binnacle every 2 weeks. Most recently, iNavX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Binnacle 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.*