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iNavX vs Aqua Map: catalog facts
iNavX	Aqua Map
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Best for: Cruising boaters who want a handheld chartplotter on an iPhone or iPad	Best for: Recreational boaters navigating US coastal waters, the ICW and the Bahamas
Free + paid options Free NOAA US charts are included; other providers' charts and features may cost extra.	Free + paid options Free to start, with paid options for additional charts and features.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Supports more than 25 chart providers in one app Live AIS, route planning and GRIB weather Instrument overlays for speed, heading and depth Free NOAA US charts	Uses NOAA, USACE and CMOR chart sources Charts available offline Anchor alarm for drift warnings Coverage of the Bahamas and the ICW
Commercial charts from other providers are bought separately Focused on phones and tablets rather than desktop use	Chart coverage centres on US waters and the Bahamas Some features require payment Not open source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for iNavX inavx.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Aqua Map aquamap.app play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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