Comparison

RayView vs Navily

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

Head to head
About

RayView

View your Raymarine e, c, ES, and Axiom Multi-Functional Display on your smartphone or tablet. Requires specific software versions on your Raymarine device and compatible iOS hardware.

Highlights
  • View Raymarine MFDs on mobile
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Compatible with e, c, ES, Axiom models
  • Requires software v 3.15+
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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About Raymarine RayView RayView allows you to view your Raymarine e, c, ES and Axiom Multi-Functional Display via your smartphone or tablet. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPhone 4 or better and iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. To use this app please upgrade your Raymarine c-Series or e-Series Multi-Functional Display to software version 3.15 or later. Software upgrades are available for free at www.raymarine.com/support. If you enjoy RayView you may also be interested in the RayControl and RayRemote apps. RayControl for tablets provides full touch screen control of your c-Series or e-Series MFD, plus a handy slide out virtual MFD keypad gives you even more control options. RayRemote for smart phones provides a full screen virtual MFD keypad, transforming your phone into a full function Raymarine MFD remote control. Getting Started Download the RayView app, and install it on your device. Then connect to your Multi-Functional Display via Wi-Fi (see operators manual for Wi-Fi setup details). When the Wi-Fi connection is established, launch the app. You should now see the same image on your device as on your Multi-Functional Display.

About

Navily

This app serves as a comprehensive mobile cruising guide for boaters. It offers a vast database of marinas and anchorages, user-generated reviews and photos, and seamless berth booking across Europe. Connect with other users and marinas through in-app chat and receive real-time warnings.

Highlights
  • 35,000+ marinas and anchorages
  • 350,000+ community photos and comments
  • Easy berth booking in 700+ European marinas
  • In-app chat with users and marinas
  • Real-time anchorage warnings
  • Emergency SOS feature
Features
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With over 1.2 million boaters worldwide, Navily is the all-in-one boating and sailing app to discover safe anchorages, book marinas with ease, and cruise with confidence. Whether you're planning a day trip, a sailing holiday, a coastal cruise, or an offshore adventure, Navily gives you everything you need in one place. Trusted by sailors, cruisers, and recreational boaters around the world, Navily helps you plan routes, discover the best marinas and anchorages, and make every journey easier. Explore more than 35,000 marinas and anchorages backed by 500,000+ trusted reviews and photos from the Navily community and our marina partners. Why choose Navily? - A growing community with over 1.2 million boaters worldwide - 35,000+ marinas and anchorages - 500,000+ reviews and photos - 700+ bookable marinas - Smart route planning and distance calculations - Navily Protection Scores to find the best anchorages - Live chat with nearby boaters - Real-time anchorage alerts - Emergency SOS feature- ask the community for help! Plan smarter boating routes. Spend less time searching and more time sailing. Compare nearby marinas and anchorages, calculate distances, filter results to match your preferences, discover the best locations to anchor with Navily Weather Protection Scores, and build routes with automatic itinerary planning. Whether you're cruising the Mediterranean or exploring the Caribbean, Navily helps you make better decisions before you leave the dock Sail with confidence. - Access over 500,000 community reviews and photos to find the perfect stop, including: - Depth and seabed information - Wind and swell protection - Marina facilities and services - Local tips from experienced boaters - Real photos from fellow sailors - Every review is automatically translated, allowing you to benefit from the knowledge of our international boating community. - Stay connected through community chat, receive real-time anchorage alerts, and access essential services both ashore and at sea. When you're off the grid, Offline Mode keeps important information available whenever you need it. Unlock even more with Navily Premium. Upgrade to Navily Premium and enjoy: - View a 72-hour anchorage protection score before you drop anchor - Filters the map to your preferences and boat requirements - AI-powered summaries of all community comments - Offline-mode, no internet needed. Navily is also available in French, Spanish, German and Italian. Want to help us improve Navily? Find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and share your stories with us, we are passionate about what we do! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navilyApp Twitter: https://twitter.com/navilyapp Instagram: http://instagram.com/navilyapp Blog : http://blog.navily.com/ Website : https://www.navily.com/ Privacy policy : https://www.navily.com/privacy Terms of Use : https://www.navily.com/cgu

Screenshots

RayView3 screens
Navily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Navily at 93% against RayView's 42%. Navily also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). RayView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Navily sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per year. RayView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navily holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navily has 813 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RayView's written reviews are positive against 93% of Navily's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayView ships an update every 12 months, Navily every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RayView versus Navily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayViewNavily
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings)4.8 (813 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews93.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedThe Navigation Family

Customer experience

RayView

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%

Navily

All ratings813 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%

Bugs and requests

RayView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Navily

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Booking cancellations not working
  • Spinning icon issue with past bookings
  • Difficulty accessing messages from map view

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline map downloads
  • Improved route planning tools
  • Live chat with other users
  • Customizable notifications
  • Better integration with navigation apps

In-app purchases

None

RayView

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Navily

Subscriptions3
  • Navily Premium$9.491 Year
  • Navily Premium$18.491 Year
  • Navily Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Navily Premium 30 days$17.99

Questions

Is RayView free?
RayView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navily free?
Navily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RayView or Navily?
Navily is rated higher. RayView averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Navily averages 4.8 from 813 ratings.
Do RayView or Navily have ads?
Neither RayView nor Navily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayView or Navily?
RayView ships an update every 12 months, and Navily every 2 weeks. Most recently, RayView was updated on September 14, 2026 and Navily on September 30, 2026.

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