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Orca vs iNavX: catalog facts
Orca	iNavX
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Best for: Sailors wanting a modern app-based chartplotter	Best for: Cruising boaters who want a handheld chartplotter on an iPhone or iPad
Free + paid options App pricing is not detailed here; Core and Display hardware are sold separately.	Free + paid options Free NOAA US charts are included; other providers' charts and features may cost extra.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Sail routing with automatic rerouting Weather routing built into trip planning Can connect to boat instruments through Orca Core	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
Full chartplotter features need separately purchased hardware Pricing for app features is not clearly stated	Commercial charts from other providers are bought separately Focused on phones and tablets rather than desktop use
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Orca getorca.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for iNavX inavx.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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