ActiveCaptain®

ActiveCaptain®

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Details about ActiveCaptain®

  • Released
  • Updated
  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • November 7, 2017
  • October 1, 2024
  • 15.0+
  • 4+
  • 173.4MB
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • Bulgarian
    Croatian
    Czech
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Version History of ActiveCaptain®

36.1

July 16, 2024

- ActiveCaptain can now receive a point of interest or position from other apps - Text display improvements in the map view - Bug fixes and performance improvements

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36.0

July 1, 2024

- Positions or POIs marked in 'Google Maps' or 'Apple Maps' can now be shared with ActiveCaptain and displayed in the app - Text display improvements in the map view - Bug fixes and performance improvements

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35.1

April 29, 2024

Bugfixes and performance improvements

35.0

April 8, 2024

- New 'Vessel Settings' menu - Enhanced Telematics functionality (Battery Monitoring, Sensor Graphs for Engine Data) - Bugfixes and performance improvements

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34.0

January 9, 2024

- Updated UI - Bugfixes and performance improvements

33.0

October 16, 2023

- Auto Guidance routing has been optimized. - Improvements with data transfer to Garmin marine devices. - The app icon and splash screen can now be configured to match the vessel manufacturer. - Various improvements for alarms and sensor data (Telematics). - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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32.1

July 13, 2023

- Bugfixes and performance improvements

32.0

July 7, 2023

- Software updates can now be downloaded while being connected to chartplotter Wi-Fi - Bugfixes and performance improvements

31.1

May 16, 2023

- Bugfixes and performance improvements

31.0

April 11, 2023

Bugfixes and performance improvements

ActiveCaptain® In-App Purchases History

$59.99

U.S. LakeVü Detail Map

Marine Chart

$99.99

US+Great Lakes Detail Map

Marine Chart

$99.99

BlueChart g3+LakeVu g3 Built-I

Marine Chart

$149.99

GN+ U.S. South

NSUS006R-GN+ U.S. South

$149.99

GN+ U.S. East

NSUS007R-GN+ U.S. East

$149.99

LUS100F - Download

Marine Chart

$174.99

VUS010R - Download

Marine Chart

$199.99

GN+ U.S. & Canada

NSUS001L-GN+ U.S. & Canada

$219.99

HXUS604X - Download

Marine Chart

$249.99

GNV+ U.S. South

NVUS006R-GNV+ U.S. South

$249.99

GNV+ U.S. East

NVUS007R-GNV+ U.S. East

ActiveCaptain® Subscription Plans

g4 U.S. South

NSUS006R-g4 U.S. South

$74.991 Year

U.S. & Canada US001L

US001L U.S. & Canada

$99.991 Year

g4 Vision U.S. South

VUS006R-g4 Vision U.S. South

$129.991 Year

g4 Vision U.S. East

VUS007R-g4 Vision U.S. East

$129.991 Year

GN+ US & Coast Canada Built-In

GN+ U.S. & Coastal Canada Built-In Download

$149.991 Year

Price History of ActiveCaptain®

Description of ActiveCaptain®

The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps. - PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints. - USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app. - ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device. - CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5). - EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly. - ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates. - GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data. - SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry. FOOTNOTES 1)OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan 2)Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3)NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app 4)Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters 5)Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/ End User License Agreement: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/marine-mobile-eula/
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ActiveCaptain®: FAQ

Is the ActiveCaptain® app compatible with iPads?

Yes, there is an iPad version available for ActiveCaptain®.

Who launched the ActiveCaptain® app?

The creator of ActiveCaptain® is Garmin International.

What is the minimum iOS version to run the ActiveCaptain® app?

The minimum iOS requirement: 15.0.

What is the overall rating of the ActiveCaptain® app?

With a rating of 3.9 out of 5, ActiveCaptain® is just okay among users.

What genre is the ActiveCaptain® app?

The App Category Of Activecaptain® Is Navigation.

What is the latest version of ActiveCaptain®?

The latest ActiveCaptain® version released is 36.1.

When did the last ActiveCaptain® update come out?

ActiveCaptain® updated on October 1, 2024.

When did ActiveCaptain® get launched?

The specific date when the app came out was February 5, 2023.

What content advisory rating is assigned to ActiveCaptain®?

No objectionable content, suitable for young children.

What are the languages supported by the ActiveCaptain® app?

Currently, ActiveCaptain® supports Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech and 28 more.

Is ActiveCaptain® featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?

Sorry, ActiveCaptain® is not part of Apple Arcade.

Does ActiveCaptain® contain in-app purchases?

Certainly! ActiveCaptain® contains in-app purchases for users.

Is ActiveCaptain® designed for Apple Vision Pro integration?

Sorry, ActiveCaptain® is not designed for integration with Apple Vision Pro.

Are ads featured prominently in ActiveCaptain®?

No, ads are not featured prominently in ActiveCaptain®.

Screenshots of ActiveCaptain®

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Reviews of ActiveCaptain®

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  • Great product after figuring everything out.

    This app is a great tool for updating Garmin chartplotters. It also is great at planning when not sitting in your boat.
    There is some delay and lag in getting the app to recognize the equipment (typically two attempts needed) but once connected, everything works fine. I doubt if this is a problem with the gear and more the Bluetooth/wifi connection between units.
    Also, Garmin support is outstanding as I have used them for an unrelated but ongoing problem with a piece of equipment that has been glitchy since purchase. The team is professional, courteous and accurate.
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  • System Scan Error Message keeps popping up.

    I purchased a boat May 2023 with twin Garmin 1243XSV chart plotters. After updating the software and downloading what I thought was a chart, I am extremely underwhelmed. My previous Garmin echo map had so much more. also, when I got through updating my software on my Garmins, The software gave me trouble message for my twin Yamaha engines. it told me I needed to finish scanning. It said that I needed to take my boat to the Yamaha dealer. Interesting. I did the first 20 hour scheduled maintenance. Nothing was wrong. Now I get a trouble message when I open my chart plotters telling me I need to take my boat back to the Yamaha dealer. very disappointing and very frustrating. One other thing – my Auto pilot, which is connected with the Garmins does not seem to be operating the same anymore.

    May 2024: Now, back to the dealer for the 100 hr. They removed “System Scan” error message three times, but it kept coming back. If my phone automatically sees the Garmin Wi-Fi network it will connect, then the “System Scan” error comes back without opening Active Captain. The dealer told me to delete Active Captain app and update my charts via the SD card with my computer. This app is too buggy to use. The error message pops up every time I turn on the ignition key and has to be acknowledged before using my Garmins.
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  • Active Captain App

    In general, the app works and does what’s supposed to sometimes better than the chart plotter However, the business of connecting to the boat Wi-Fi and then connect to the local Wi-Fi that has an Internet connection is very clumsy. I don’t understand why the boat cannot connect to the local network and the app be designed to also discover the boat that is on the local network, that way we can download software updates, chart updates and not fiddle back-and-forth connecting to the local network and then to the boat network. I understand that you would like to make sure the software is completely downloaded to the phone in case the network stops working or some other glitch. That way you can control the download from the phone to the chart plotter
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