# iNavX vs Hawaii Ocean Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hawaii Ocean Map at 100% against iNavX's 44%. Hawaii Ocean Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). iNavX's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (22K vs 5). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hawaii Ocean 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 5, 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 Hawaii Ocean Map's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, Hawaii Ocean Map every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | Hawaii Ocean Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawaii-ocean-map/id6755807546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#44** |
| Size | 298 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [Jorma Rodieck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856490604) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Hawaii Ocean Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawaii-ocean-map/id6755807546)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore detailed seafloor topography of the Hawaiian Islands with professional-grade bathymetry data. Access maps offline, tap for instant depth queries, save locations, and navigate to waypoints. Ideal for marine activities with full island coverage and no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** High-resolution bathymetry data, Offline map access, Instant depth queries, Save and navigate to waypoints, Record and export GPS tracks, Points of interest and fishing zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is Hawaii Ocean Map free?

Hawaii Ocean Map costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNavX or Hawaii Ocean Map?

Hawaii Ocean Map is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Hawaii Ocean Map averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iNavX or Hawaii Ocean Map have ads?

iNavX shows ads; Hawaii Ocean Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNavX or Hawaii Ocean Map?

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hawaii Ocean Map every 3 days. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hawaii Ocean Map on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iNavX or Hawaii Ocean Map?

iNavX currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Hawaii Ocean Map at #44. 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.*