# Handy GPS vs AngelNav

The clearest difference is price: AngelNav at Free against Handy GPS's $9.99. Handy GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AngelNav is free to download; Handy GPS costs $9.99 up front. AngelNav sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Handy GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Handy GPS against 5.0 for AngelNav. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy GPS has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Handy GPS's written reviews are positive against 75% of AngelNav's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy GPS | AngelNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943) | [SailTrack Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363989889) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with this comprehensive tool. Record waypoints, track logs, and find your way home using UTM or lat/lon coordinates. Supports offline maps and data export for planning and sharing.

**Highlights:** UTM and Lat/Lon coordinate support, Waypoint recording and navigation, Track log recording, Offline map tile downloads, KML/GPX file import and export, Magnetic compass and elevation profile, Sun and moon rise/set times

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AngelNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelnav/id1583349534)

This app allows sailors to perform traditional navigation directly on their device, offering a digital alternative to paper charts and instruments. It supports various chart types and integrates with GNSS data for real-time navigation, with options for advanced features and chart subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Traditional navigation techniques on screen, Full chart plotter with raster chart support, GNSS data integration (GPS, NMEA, SignalK), AIS target display, Waypoint and route management, Track recording and display, Simulation mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UKHO BF1 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF3 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF8 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO AO2 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS2 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS1 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO MS3 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO BF7 | $24.99 | per year |
| UKHO.BN1 | $24.99 | per year |
| SHOM FF4 | $24.99 | per year |
| Imray ID100 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID40 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID70 | $69.99 | per year |
| Imray ID60 | $69.99 | per year |
| UKTides 24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| KAP files | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satellite charts | $4.99 | one-time |
| AIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instruments | $4.99 | one-time |
| GeoPDF files | $4.99 | one-time |
| GeoTIFF files | $4.99 | one-time |
| BITides 25 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handy GPS free?

Handy GPS costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AngelNav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handy GPS or AngelNav?

AngelNav is rated higher. Handy GPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while AngelNav averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handy GPS or AngelNav have ads?

Neither Handy GPS nor AngelNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handy GPS or AngelNav?

Handy GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, and AngelNav every 5 weeks. Most recently, Handy GPS was updated on September 18, 2026 and AngelNav on September 21, 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.*