Here is a link to a post that I recently did on the more advanced info that you need to know to make use of it on Humminbird, but I'm sure some of it carries over to other models too: I can see why too - the instructions you get from navionics, and what's available on the web, really don't show all that you need to know and do to use the program and your sonar to it's fullest potential with the program and sonar that I have. I was surprised myself to see that some areas that I know are heavily fished by serious guys doesn't have more information in their maps, but I think many guys don't take the time to record their loss and update their maps for the community. Then the next time you go out you will have all accurate information. Basically, those maps will get you started, but then you need to record and upload your specific sonar logs. Many people here love the app and I don’t want to step on their toes but I sure have a love/hate relationship with the mobile app.I have navionics+ and also update to the community function every trip. I use WiFish on my iPad for big screen but because of the non-updated unit chip things are wonky.ĪNYWAYS, after all the rants I still use the navionics app as it works ok and $35 a year is ok for the piece of mind it provides (most of the time). Navionic still clobbers me on the iPad disabling paid features because my Raymarine unit does not have a updated navionic chip. Keeping the iPad out of sunlight and having a power supply (usb cigarette lighter Adapter etc.) make the iPad quite usable. Remember iPads are useless unless you teather wifi on the boat or have a iPad with gps (only cell enabled ipad). I have a android phone and ipad on board. At least it doesn't clobber you with addon ads like it did a year or so back.Ī nice new feature is only 1 license is required for your android and ios device. This is a typical Overkill procedure that you just put up with.

The notification wont go away and takes up 25% of the screen. Yes the new versions have some nice features but it still clobbers you with dumb stuff like constantly asking to updates maps while on the water etc. My cell coverage sucks and can just imagine the headaches this will cause again. Navionic is again “updating” and soon will require you to login online etc. Still to this day I swear the original app from years ago was the best. Early adopters have gone through many ups and downs, including Navionics “version updating” requiring purchasing the same app multiple times. Like several guys here I have been a navionic user since the beginning.

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