# Aqua Map Boating — user reviews > 285 indexed App Store user reviews of Aqua Map Boating by GEC s.r.l., rated 4.70/5 from 13,587 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11,370 · 4★ 1,393 · 3★ 396 · 2★ 113 · 1★ 315 ## What do users think of Aqua Map Boating? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent navigation tool - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive - 🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts - 💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices - 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts - 🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality - 🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas - 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for map downloads **Commonly reported bugs** - Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning - Compatibility issues on older devices **Most requested features** - Improved route planning and optimization - Offline map caching and seamless downloads - Tidal and wind data overlays - Sync capabilities across devices ## Newest reviews (10 of 285) ### 3/5 — Page not found *2026-08-11* Frustrating message when I attempt to register my GEC account when I activate the link to confirm in your email. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for reporting the issue. It has now been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. Best regards Aqua Map Support Team ### 4/5 — James Cummings *2026-08-08* A section that was evidently uncharted in Georgian Bay caused me to run aground. I get that it was captain error, but still very frustrating. Other than that, the app got us half way around America’ Great Loop without incident. ### 3/5 — Great *2026-06-22, version 55.4* More reliable than my depth finder ### 2/5 — Owner *2026-05-20, version 54.2* Hard to operate. ### 5/5 — funktioniert nicht *2026-05-12* Das abo wurde automatisch um 1 Jahr verlängert. Es wurden € 24,99 abgebucht. Ich hatte Die karten für die Niederlande und Belgien gekauft. Ich kann diese Käufe nicht wieder herstellen. 24,99 für nichts? Aqua Map hat scnell reagiert und mir geholfen. geht jetzt. Danke **Developer response:** Hallo,, alle unsere Abonnements verlängern sich automatisch jedes Jahr. Hier finden Sie die Anleitung (auf Englisch), wie Sie das Abonnement kündigen können: 1) Go to your device Settings 2) Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen 3) Tap Subscriptions 4) Tap the subscription that you want to manage Falls Ihnen bereits Kosten in Rechnung gestellt wurden, beachten Sie bitte, dass wir Zahlungen nicht direkt verwalten oder abwickeln; diese werden vom App Store (Apple) abgewickelt. Um eine Rückerstattung zu beantragen, müssen Sie sich direkt an den Apple-Support wenden. So beantragen Sie eine Rückerstattung (auf Englisch): 1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com. 2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. 3. Tap or click "I'd like to." 4. Choose "Request a refund." 5. Choose the reason why you want a refund, then choose Next. 6. Choose the item or items that you bought, then choose Submit. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Aqua Map Support Team ### 4/5 — Klasse Support *2026-05-07* Der beschriebene App Absturz bei deutscher Sprache wurde nach meiner Fehlermeldung unmittelbar behoben. Noch am gleichen Tag gab es einen App Update. Klasse Kundensupport ### 5/5 — 6+ Year User *2026-05-06, version 53.11* I have been using Aqua Map for over six years now. Five times Boston to Florida trips on the ICW and seven trips to the Bahamas… this has got to be one of the best apps for boating! Full-time live aboard Leopard 45. ### 5/5 — Good for navigation *2026-04-19* I wanted to try smth different than Navionics (now Garmin Boating) and found this app. For 2 weeks tested in Croatia during sailing last year in 2025. App worked well and I like it. Does the job well. Will stick to this app for the time being and will use it again for my next sailing trip. ### 5/5 — It’s got it all *2026-04-17, version 53.10* The perfect companion for cruisers and cruisers alike. Keep this app on your phone or tablet as a redundant navigation system. Use it to investigate marinas and anchorages Map your routes automatically Get it. It’ll become your new best friend. ### 5/5 — It works! *2026-04-02* Used as main navigation tool for the east coast of the USA, Bahamas and Caribbean. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2026-08-09, version 55.8* App freezes from time to time. Not very easy to use ### 1/5 — Not intuitive *2026-08-09, version 55.8* Not intuitive for new users. …still trying to log in. …I think! ### 1/5 — Totaler Schrott! *2026-08-05* Du startest eine geplante Route mitten auf der Müritz. Die App sagt: nicht schiffbar. Du fragst den Support und die haben keine Ahnung. ### 1/5 — Zero Support!! *2026-07-17, version 55.8* Don’t waste your money!!! I have still not received a reply to the email user name address I sent on 4/07/2026. It is now 14/07/2026. It is now 18/07/26, the only reason you communicated with me is because I copied another email in on my consistent requests. You have a major problem with your onboarding process! What email address did I give when I signed up? ### 1/5 — Zero Support!! *2026-07-13, version 55.7* Don’t waste your money!!! I have still not received a reply to the email user name address I sent on 4/07/2026. It is now 14/07/2026. ### 1/5 — Zero Support!! *2026-07-07, version 55.7* Don’t waste your money!!! ### 1/5 — Want to cancel free trial *2026-07-01, version 55.6* Can’t find place to cancel free trial ### 1/5 — Complicated *2026-06-27* Very complicated **Developer response:** Hi, the app has many functionalities and so it is not always easy to setup, especially if you are used to a different app. All the apps have their own learning curve and if you would contact us at support@aquamap.app or check our help and tutorials at https://www.aquamap.app/support I'm sure you can start use efficiently our app. Best Regards Aqua Map Support Team ### 1/5 — Résilié *2026-06-15* Attention, à l’issue de la période d’essai, l’abonnement devient automatiquement actif sans aucune confirmation préalable. Le prélèvement a même été effectué 12 h avant l’échéance, sans avertissement. J’ai demandé le remboursement. **Developer response:** Bonjour, la gestion des abonnements (et de la période d'essai correspondante) est entièrement assurée par Apple. D'après nos vérifications, le débit est effectué à l'expiration de la période d'essai de 14 jours et pas avant ; nous allons vérifier cela auprès d'Apple. Cordialement Aqua Map Support Team ### 1/5 — From Top to Bottom *2026-05-07, version 53.11* What was one of, if not, the best nav app, has decayed into one of, if not, the worst apps for marine navigation. I’ve used this app on multiple devices for many years. In just the last year the app has declined. It seems like every button click adds more cost. Then the glitches, with the new features, that just are not ready for prime time. Stop, the new features are not working. Stop, nickel and dimeing u to death. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 55 *2026-08-07* Awesome ### 5/5 — Aqua map review *2026-08-01* bought this app a few years ago when we bought our boat. Use it every time we go out in the boat and I must say it works for me. It has more data than I can figure out how to operate but with a pre planned rout, it gets me where we want to go! Would be lost with out it. ### 5/5 — Good on a tablet or I-Pad *2026-07-19* We use Aquamap on an I-Pad with an external GPS (Bad Elf). Works great and is easy to plan routes, up-date etc. I intended on using it as a supplement to our Garmin, but found I like the clarity, detail and size of the screen much better than the older Garmin unit we own. I now use it as our primary navigation plotter and the Garmin is now the backup & radar only. I can up-date Aquamap from my house using our wi-fi and can plan/enter routes while comfortably sitting in my living room, deck or anywhere. ‘Au Kai 25’ C-Dory ### 5/5 — Great addition to charts *2026-07-13, version 55.7* I have a Raymarine chart plotter that broke and a friend recommended aqua maps + it is affordable and no subscription traps, I like that active map with ais boats shown - I have loaded it on my tablet and phone ### 5/5 — SEABEE *2026-07-05, version 55.6* I have tried ALL OF THEM! I love my Garmin, but for sonar purposes, AQUA MAP IS THE BEST!!! ### 5/5 — Great map *2026-07-01, version 55.6* 👍 ### 5/5 — Não comprem *2026-06-29* No passado já foi bom, hoje vc compra e não consegue baixar as cartas **Developer response:** Olá, Lamentamos que você esteja tendo problemas para baixar nossas cartas náuticas. Entre em contato com support@aquamap.app para que possamos ajudá-lo a resolver o problema. Atenciosamente Aqua Map Support Team ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-06-23, version 55.4* Love it for tall ships ### 5/5 — Great map for Bahamas *2026-05-23, version 54.2* I cruised the Bahamas by sailboat for the last six months and used Aqua Maps. It provided great intel on anchorages and safe routes. Pair this with your Navionics, and you have the perfect setup. ### 5/5 — Boat Navigation *2026-05-15* Aqua Map, the best app that I have used in over 30 years. It is great for travel in Canada and very good for travel in the USA. Easy to use and update with tons of information available when displaying the usage, data which keeps you safe! We use it to train students in electronic navigation. I would suggest that this be your best backup system to use when boating after a current MFD. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*