# iNavX vs FishHogs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FishHogs at 100% against iNavX's 44%. FishHogs also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iNavX's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 3) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and FishHogs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FishHogs 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 3, 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 FishHogs's.

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, FishHogs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNavX | FishHogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhogs/id6760923511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NavX Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286616283) | [William Tyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886843136) |

## What reviewers say

### iNavX

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### FishHogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhogs/id6760923511)

Navigate remote waters with official NOAA nautical charts and real-time GPS tracking. Mark fishing spots, track catches, and access fishing tools. Works offline with satellite signal.

**Highlights:** Official NOAA nautical charts, Real-time GPS position and heading, Mark fishing spots and track catches, Import/export GPX files, Fishing tools and reference material, Built-in NOAA chart legend

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FishHogs Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| FishHogs Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNavX free?

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

### Is FishHogs free?

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

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

FishHogs is rated higher. iNavX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while FishHogs averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iNavX or FishHogs have ads?

Both iNavX and FishHogs show ads.

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

iNavX ships an update every 5 weeks, and FishHogs every 4 days. Most recently, iNavX was updated on October 24, 2026 and FishHogs on October 23, 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.*