# True vs Cruise Nav

The clearest difference is price: True at Free against Cruise Nav's $1.99. Cruise Nav's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 41 months). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

True is free to download; Cruise Nav costs $1.99 up front. True sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cruise Nav asks for nothing beyond the download.

True ships an update every 41 months, Cruise Nav monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True | Cruise Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-nav/id1092067489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nejc Landeker](https://appshunter.io/developer/712909616) | [Emidio Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671) |

## What reviewers say

### True

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-wind-calculator/id712909613)

Calculate true wind direction and speed for sailing. Input vessel speed, apparent wind, and angle to determine accurate wind data.

**Highlights:** True-wind calculation, Vessel speed input, Apparent wind speed input, Apparent wind angle input, Vessel heading input

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cruise Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-nav/id1092067489)

This app provides real-time nautical navigation data, including your position, speed, and estimated time to destination. It works offline using GPS and allows you to search for ports or create custom routes. View your journey on satellite or map views, with flexible unit options.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS tracking, Live position and speed, Estimated time to destination, Searchable port database, Custom route creation, Satellite and map views, Flexible distance units

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True free?

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

### Is Cruise Nav free?

Cruise Nav costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do True or Cruise Nav have ads?

Neither True nor Cruise Nav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True or Cruise Nav?

True ships an update every 41 months, and Cruise Nav monthly. Most recently, True was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cruise Nav on November 2, 2026.

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