# Navionics® Boating vs MyShipTracking

The clearest difference is rating: MyShipTracking at 4.4 against Navionics® Boating's 2.9. MyShipTracking also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Navionics® Boating's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Navionics® Boating sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and MyShipTracking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyShipTracking holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Navionics® Boating's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyShipTracking's.

Navionics® Boating ships an update every 6 weeks, MyShipTracking every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navionics® Boating | MyShipTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **39.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Nativity](https://appshunter.io/developer/496945983) |

## What reviewers say

### Navionics® Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Navigation, #150 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

**Highlights:** Offline nautical charts, HD bathymetry maps, Dock-to-dock route planning, Weather and tide forecasts, Community edits and recommendations, Track recording and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | $49.99 | per year |
| Baltic Sea | $49.99 | per year |
| Australia & New Zealand | $49.99 | per year |
| Africa & Middle East | $49.99 | per year |
| Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil | $49.99 | per year |
| Indian Ocean and South China | $49.99 | per year |
| Pacific Islands | $49.99 | per year |
| US & Canada | $49.99 | per year |
| UK, Ireland & Holland | $49.99 | per year |
| Chile, Argentina&Easter Island | $49.99 | per year |
| China Sea & Japan | $49.99 | per year |
| Central and West Europe | $59.99 | per year |
| Mediterranean & Black Sea | $59.99 | per year |
| Adriatic & Ionian Seas | $69.99 | per year |
| Scandinavia S. & Germany N. | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation app
- 🗺️ Detailed charts and maps
- ⚓ Useful for boating and sailing
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login issues and unreliable offline access
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

**Reported bugs**

- GPS signal loss and position tracking issues
- Inability to download or access previously purchased maps
- Constant requirement to log in, even offline

**Requested features**

- Add anchor alarm feature
- Improve route planning and waypoint functionality
- Provide better support for multiple devices
- Enhance user interface and customization options


### MyShipTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiptracking/id1403038386)

Monitor global maritime traffic using real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. Access detailed vessel information, port data, and weather overlays. Manage your fleet and receive alerts for movements within custom areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time ship tracking, Extensive vessel database, Port database and calls, Fleet management, Custom area tracking, Real-time notifications, Weather overlays

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chief Officer | $17.99 | per month |
| Captain | $22.99 | per month |
| Chief Officer | $49.99 | per year |
| Captain | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 🔍 Detailed ship information
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 💡 Useful for ship enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated ship positions
- 📵 Lack of real-time updates
- 🔍 Missing ship details
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to add ships to fleet
- Incorrect ship locations or information

**Requested features**

- Improved map view with more features
- Ability to track specific ships
- Notification system for ship arrivals/departures
- Offline mode or caching for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navionics® Boating free?

Navionics® Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyShipTracking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Navionics® Boating or MyShipTracking?

MyShipTracking is rated higher. Navionics® Boating averages 2.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while MyShipTracking averages 4.4 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Navionics® Boating or MyShipTracking have ads?

Neither Navionics® Boating nor MyShipTracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Navionics® Boating or MyShipTracking?

Navionics® Boating ships an update every 6 weeks, and MyShipTracking every 2 months. Most recently, Navionics® Boating was updated on November 1, 2026 and MyShipTracking on October 29, 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.*