# Squid vs NavimetriX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NavimetriX at 86% against Squid's 38%. NavimetriX also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Squid's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and NavimetriX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NavimetriX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squid has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Squid's written reviews are positive against 86% of NavimetriX's.

Squid ships an update every 5 weeks, NavimetriX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squid | NavimetriX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimetrix/id6751144072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 273 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DICE-ENGINEERING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885802964) | [SOFT4SAIL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647221910) |

## What reviewers say

### Squid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-marine-navigation/id999783032)

This marine navigation app provides professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools for sailors. It offers multi-model GRIB data, meteograms, and an extensive polar database, optimized for offshore and low-bandwidth use.

**Highlights:** Smart routing engine with roadbook, Cloud routing with multi-route comparison, Multi-model GRIB viewer, Forecasts up to 10 days, Meteograms for multi-model comparison, Extensive polar database, Lightweight GRIBs for offline use

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIRES Europe 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES USA 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| HIRES Europe 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES USA 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| HIRES Europe 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES USA 3 Months | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| HIRES Europe 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |
| HIRES USA 1 Year | $33.99 | per year |


### NavimetriX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimetrix/id6751144072)

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools for sailors, including advanced weather forecasting, route optimization, tide predictions, and chart access. It synchronizes data across devices and integrates with onboard instruments for real-time performance tracking.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform cloud sync, Weather, waves, and currents forecasting, Advanced route optimization, Tides & tidal currents, Marine charts with offline access, NMEA & AIS integration, Performance tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squid free?

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

### Is NavimetriX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squid or NavimetriX?

NavimetriX is rated higher. Squid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while NavimetriX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Squid or NavimetriX have ads?

Neither Squid nor NavimetriX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squid or NavimetriX?

Squid ships an update every 5 weeks, and NavimetriX every 9 days. Most recently, Squid was updated on September 27, 2026 and NavimetriX on September 28, 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.*