# Nav Camera vs PicNav

The clearest difference is price: PicNav at Free against Nav Camera's $3.99. Nav Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PicNav is free to download; Nav Camera costs $3.99 up front. Nav Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PicNav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nav Camera ships an update every 12 months, PicNav every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nav Camera | PicNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [GinnyPix](https://appshunter.io/developer/939416550) |

## What reviewers say

### Nav Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820)

Capture photos and videos with integrated geo-location data overlays. Add custom notes and choose from various display options and formats. Ideal for professional documentation and field use.

**Highlights:** Geo-location data overlays (date, time, position, altitude, datum, bearing), Customizable notes up to four lines, Movie recording with real-time overlay updates, Multiple reticle options, Colored lens filters, Support for various position formats (MGRS, UTM, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### PicNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picnav/id6497949529)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nav Camera free?

Nav Camera costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PicNav free?

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

### Do Nav Camera or PicNav have ads?

Neither Nav Camera nor PicNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nav Camera or PicNav?

Nav Camera ships an update every 12 months, and PicNav every 9 months. Most recently, Nav Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and PicNav on September 18, 2026.

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