# Navionics® Boating vs FishHogs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FishHogs at 100% against Navionics® Boating's 22%. FishHogs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Navionics® Boating's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases 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 and FishHogs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FishHogs 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. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Navionics® Boating's written reviews are positive against 100% of FishHogs's.

Navionics® Boating ships an update every 6 weeks, FishHogs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Navionics® Boating | FishHogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/fishhogs/id6760923511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [William Tyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886843136) |

## What reviewers say

### Navionics® Boating

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Navigation, #136 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


### FishHogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhogs/id6760923511)

Navigate remote waters with official NOAA nautical charts and real-time GPS tracking. Mark fishing spots, track catches, and access fishing tools. Works offline with satellite signal.

**Highlights:** Official NOAA nautical charts, Real-time GPS position and heading, Mark fishing spots and track catches, Import/export GPX files, Fishing tools and reference material, Built-in NOAA chart legend

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FishHogs Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| FishHogs Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Navionics® Boating free?

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

### Is FishHogs free?

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

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

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

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

FishHogs shows ads; Navionics® Boating does not.

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

Navionics® Boating ships an update every 6 weeks, and FishHogs every 4 days. Most recently, Navionics® Boating was updated on October 27, 2026 and FishHogs on October 24, 2026.

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