What is the difference between Navionics Plus and Platinum Plus?

The Platinium offer the 3D and image satellite. The Navionics+ will offer you the same bathymetric quality: SonarCharts, 1 year of free update. The main difference I’ve noticed is the satellite image overlay.

Is Navionics Platinum Plus worth?

5.0 out of 5 stars Relief shading is worth the money! The relief shading is well worth the extra money. I can see and interpret bottom structure I never knew was there before. 5.0 out of 5 stars Relief shading is worth the money!

What is the difference between Navionics Plus and HotMaps platinum?

In Europe, Oceania and South America, Platinum+ covers both marine and lakes areas, while in North America they are specific for marine areas and Great Lakes. HotMaps Platinum is only available in North America and is dedicated to lakes. They provide the same additional viewing options as Platinum+.

How much does it cost to update a Navionics chip?

If the subscription on your registered Navionics card has expired or is nearing expiration, you can update through the Chart Installer as above or purchase a new card for only $49.99 USD.

Can I upgrade Navionics plus to platinum?

Once you’re existing Navionics card expires, you’ll be able to take advantage of the upgrade to Platinum+ for $100 (rounding up) versus renewing the + card for $75.

Is Navionics being discontinued?

​We are discontinuing some of our Boating apps. Until now, we offered a variety of boating apps on the App Store™ and Google Play™, based on location and device type. Now, we are simplifying our product line and discontinuing most of them, leaving just one. But don’t worry about being left adrift!

Is navionics being discontinued?

Do Navionics cards expire?

No, the cards do not expire.

Do I have to pay to update my Navionics card?

A one-year subscription is included when you purchase a new Navionics® card. It offers daily chart updates and advanced features. All you have to do is activate your subscription through the Chart Installer.

What happens when your Navionics card expires?

You can use the expired Navionics card to activate a new ‘update’ card (at 50% discount) or renew an online subscription at any time, provided the expired card has not been registered for a different update. Even when used to activate a new card the old card will still work, although not updateable of course.