# Navionics® Boating vs PezCA

The clearest difference is rating: PezCA at 5.0 against Navionics® Boating's 2.9. PezCA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Navionics® Boating's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Navionics® Boating sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. PezCA asks for nothing beyond the download.

PezCA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navionics® Boating has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navionics® Boating | PezCA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pezca/id1464581719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Marina Marrari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502462788) |

## 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


### PezCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pezca/id1464581719)

This app provides near real-time oceanographic data for Central America, including sea surface temperature, currents, and tides. It also offers fishing information, local regulations, and weather event notifications, accessible even offline.

**Highlights:** Near real-time satellite data maps, Offline data access, Tide and moon phase forecasts, Fish species information, Local fishing regulations, Weather event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navionics® Boating free?

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

### Is PezCA free?

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

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

PezCA is rated higher. Navionics® Boating averages 2.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while PezCA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Navionics® Boating nor PezCA shows ads.

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

Navionics® Boating ships an update every 6 weeks, and PezCA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Navionics® Boating was updated on November 1, 2026 and PezCA on October 24, 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.*