# PRO CHARTS vs Pathr Navigation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pathr Navigation at 100% against PRO CHARTS's 17%. Pathr Navigation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PRO CHARTS's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRO CHARTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pathr Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathr Navigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRO CHARTS has 8.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PRO CHARTS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pathr Navigation's.

PRO CHARTS ships an update every 2 months, Pathr Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRO CHARTS | Pathr Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-charts-marine-navigation/id451093694/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathr-navigation/id6758675708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MiraTrex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814855898) | [Smart Sail Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819514720) |

## What reviewers say

### PRO CHARTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-charts-marine-navigation/id451093694)

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** High-resolution NOAA nautical charts, Offline chart access, Waypoint and route creation, Buddy tracking, Float plan sharing, Point-and-steer navigation, Track recording

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Auto Renewing Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Auto Renewing Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Brazil - Nautical Charts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for navigation
- 🗺️ Helpful for coastal areas
- 👍 Useful app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Subscription issues and hidden costs
- 🌐 Lacks coverage for non-US regions
- 🔒 Poor account management and support

**Reported bugs**

- Charts not loading or disappearing
- Subscription not recognized
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- Depth and hazard data
- Better route planning tools


### Pathr Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathr-navigation/id6758675708)

This marine navigation app simplifies boating with smart routing tailored to your vessel's specifications. It offers detailed marine charts, weather and AIS overlays for enhanced awareness, and tools for discovering and sharing points of interest with a community of boaters.

**Highlights:** Smart routing based on vessel profile, High-resolution marine charts, Weather and AIS overlays, Harbor and point of interest discovery, Social sharing and trip tracking, Manual route planning

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathr Premium · Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pathr Premium · Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRO CHARTS free?

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

### Is Pathr Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PRO CHARTS or Pathr Navigation?

Pathr Navigation is rated higher. PRO CHARTS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Pathr Navigation averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PRO CHARTS or Pathr Navigation have ads?

Neither PRO CHARTS nor Pathr Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRO CHARTS or Pathr Navigation?

PRO CHARTS ships an update every 2 months, and Pathr Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, PRO CHARTS was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pathr Navigation on October 8, 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.*