# Earthmate vs Nav Camera

The clearest difference is price: Earthmate at Free against Nav Camera's $3.99. Earthmate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Nav Camera's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (59% vs 22%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Earthmate is free to download; Nav Camera costs $3.99 up front. Nav Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Earthmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nav Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthmate has 273 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Earthmate's written reviews are positive against 59% of Nav Camera's.

Earthmate ships an update monthly, Nav Camera every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthmate | Nav Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews) | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758)

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

**Highlights:** Send/receive text messages, Offline topographic maps, Waypoint and route navigation, Tracking and location sharing, Trip logging and planning, Cloud storage for trips, Control inReach device features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 📡 Satellite communication
- 💬 Messaging functionality
- 🗺️ Tracking and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Lacking detailed maps
- 🔑 Login/sync issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable
- 🗓️ Frequent app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible text fields
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Inability to send preset messages from app
- Incorrect wind speed display
- Broken map downloads

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable preset messages
- Improved map detail and customization
- Seamless sync between app and device
- Frequent message check intervals


### Nav Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Capture photos and videos with integrated geo-location data overlays. Add custom notes and choose from various display options and formats. Ideal for professional documentation and field use.

**Highlights:** Geo-location data overlays (date, time, position, altitude, datum, bearing), Customizable notes up to four lines, Movie recording with real-time overlay updates, Multiple reticle options, Colored lens filters, Support for various position formats (MGRS, UTM, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthmate free?

Earthmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nav Camera free?

Nav Camera costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Earthmate or Nav Camera?

Nav Camera is rated higher. Earthmate averages 2.6 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Nav Camera averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Earthmate or Nav Camera have ads?

Neither Earthmate nor Nav Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earthmate or Nav Camera?

Earthmate ships an update monthly, and Nav Camera every 12 months. Most recently, Earthmate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nav Camera on October 30, 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.*