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iNavX vs Argo: catalog facts
iNavX	Argo
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Best for: Cruising boaters who want a handheld chartplotter on an iPhone or iPad	Best for: Recreational boaters who want charts, trip planning and local knowledge from other boaters
Free + paid options Free NOAA US charts are included; other providers' charts and features may cost extra.	Free + paid options A basic plan is free; paid plans add further features.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
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	Free plan includes nautical charts and manual routing Crowdsourced reports and reviews of places and marinas Tide, current, wind and wave forecasts Offline charts and routes
Commercial charts from other providers are bought separately Focused on phones and tablets rather than desktop use	Autorouting and some features sit in paid plans Social features depend on how many boaters use it in your area
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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 Argo argonav.io Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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