Comparison

iNavX vs Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iNavX

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
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Marine navigation is made easy with iNavX - the world's #1 handheld Chartplotter. Access marine charts, maps, weather, AIS and more! iNavX is the only app to give you complete worldwide chart coverage, from all your favorite charts providers, including the ALL NEW iNavX Professional+ Chart series! Fully enabled with one-touch access, iNavX gives users access to the broadest set of marine charts and maps from multiple providers including: • iNavX Professional+ Charts • Blue Latitude • CHS • Explorer • Theyr Weather • Waterway Guide • … and more How does iNavX take handheld marine navigation to the next level? • Sailors - Plan sailing routes with waypoint and route management. Get proactive sail management with GRIB weather forecasts and then keep watch with AIS overlays and integration with your onboard systems. Plus, you can remember your great sailing locations by geotagging photos. • Boaters - Stay up to date on boating conditions with forecasts that include currents, winds, and swells. Manage your boating equipment with nautical instrument integration and then save great boating routes to share with the track log. • Anglers - Discover new fishing spots by scouting out holes and inlets. Locate the best fishing conditions by identifying cold fronts and save your best fishing spots with unlimited markers. Advanced features - iNavX is the most feature rich app available for all sailing and boating needs at a great price: Advanced Chart Plotter • Plot your position in real-time using your device's built-in GPS • Pan, zoom, and rotate charts (including course up) • Print detailed charts to use in combination with the app Advanced Navigation • Create waypoints and plan routes to navigate between them • Track log allows you to record your route • Import/export data in KML (Google Earth) or GPX format Advanced Instrumentation • Supports NMEA data over TCP/IP (using Wifi) • Integrates with external GPS, AIS receivers & transponders • Connect nautical instruments: Depth, Speed, Wind, Engine, Batteries, etc. Essential Toolkit • GRIB weather forecast • Tides/currents • Anchor alarm • AIS integration • Port/navaid search Download iNavX TODAY and automatically receive a complimentary copy of the official and up-to-date high-resolution NOAA RNC United States marine raster charts. REVIEWS “iNavX is the original and still one of the best navigation apps.” – Practical Sailor “The most full-featured navigation app around and viewed by many as the standard” – Sail Magazine "The #1 recommended marine charting app" - iMarineApps iNavX is Compatible with: Theyr Weather, Waterway Guide, AIS, Brookhouse, DigitalYacht, ShipModul, vYacht, Vesper Marine, NMEA 2000, Chetco and more. NEW CHART STORE Purchase all your favorite charts. Chart subscriptions vary by chart and provider from $9.99 to $199.99 annually, charged to your iTunes Account, which will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime by going to your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. MORE INFO Website: http://inavx.com/ User's Guide: http://inavx.com/help/ Terms of Use: http://inavx.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://inavx.com/privacy

About

Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Features
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Boating Navigation GPS Offline helps you plan safe routes track your boat in real time and avoid dangerous areas using depth data and smart routing. Built for boating sailing and fishing across global waters. SAFETY NAVIGATION • Safety Score for every route before you start • Dangerous areas are blocked not just warned • Color routes for safe caution and danger zones • Depth based routing for better decisions OFFLINE MARINE CHARTS • Nautical charts from trusted data sources • Depth contours and seabed data • Buoys beacons and hazard markers • Day night and satellite map modes • Download once use offline anytime ROUTE PLANNING • Tap to create routes instantly • Automatic safe route calculation • ETA based on vessel speed • Save and reuse trips GPS TRACKING • Real time GPS tracking • Compass heading and speed • One tap re center • Works without internet SAFETY FEATURES • Anchor alarm for drift detection • Man overboard emergency navigation • Off route alerts • Depth warnings WHY THIS APP • Works fully offline after download • Built for safety not just maps • Clean simple interface • Free core features Disclaimer This app is a navigation aid only Always follow maritime regulations and use official charts. The captain is responsible for safe vessel operation at all times. • For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Terms of use: https://deeplyai.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://deeplyai.app/privacy.html • Support & Contact Need help? Rate us! Got feedback? info@deeplyai.app

Screenshots

iNavX4 screens
Boating Navigation GPS Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: iNavX at #129 against Boating Navigation GPS Offline's unranked. iNavX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iNavX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Boating Navigation GPS Offline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
iNavX versus Boating Navigation GPS Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNavXBoating Navigation GPS Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavX Studios LLCDEEPLY AI

Bugs and requests

iNavX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to remove waypoints
  • Inconsistent behavior when transitioning International Date Line
  • Disappearing or missing chart data

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

iNavX

Subscriptions11
  • Theyr Premium - Mobile (Monthly) for iOS$9.991 Month
  • iNavX Professional+ USA$29.991 Year
  • Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPhone)$29.991 Year
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  • Navionics+ Caribbean (iPhone)$44.991 Year
  • Theyr Premium Weather$49.991 Year
  • iNavX Professional+ USA Canada$59.991 Year
  • C-MAP World Chart$59.991 Year
  • Explorer Chartbooks - Bahamas$69.991 Year
  • Navionics+ USA/Canada (iPad)$79.991 Year
  • Navionics+ Caribbean (iPad)$79.991 Year
  • AIS Live$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Subscriptions3
  • Boating Navigation Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Boating Navigation Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Boating Navigation Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Boating Navigation Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is iNavX free?
iNavX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boating Navigation GPS Offline free?
Boating Navigation GPS Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNavX or Boating Navigation GPS Offline have ads?
Both iNavX and Boating Navigation GPS Offline show ads.

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