B&G: Companion App for Sailors

B&G: Companion App for Sailors

Great sailing charts

385 ratings
265 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
November 6, 2019
Updated
June 17, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app provides sailors with advanced navigation tools, including detailed charts, route planning, weather forecasts, and marine traffic information. It can be used standalone or synced with compatible onboard electronics for a comprehensive on-water experience.

✓Detailed C-MAP charting
✓Route planning and Autorouting™
✓Marine weather forecasts
✓AIS and marine traffic
✓Waypoint and track recording
✓Offline map downloads (Premium)
✓GPX file import/export
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What users say about B&G

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What's New in B&G

4.6.1

June 17, 2026

We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Region

B&G Premium for Mexico region

$22.991 Year
14 Days trial
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User reviews

A major rewrite is needed

After testing out multiple apps on the iPad/iPhone, the only good feature about this program is that it has and uses C – Maps. They’re much higher resolution than the other maps that I’ve seen in other apps. The NOAA Raster maps are the only competitor to C- map in terms of resolution. This app allows you to see the maps, but it’s planning, Navigation and Import/export functions are not very good. The feedback function to the developers has “unknown errors“ and never submits anything. The app is poorly designed and nonfunctional from the user interface point of view. I use it to actually look at the depth and chart features, but then I go back to one of the other apps to actually plan the routes. The route planning is terrible for any complex tracks and it’s only good for possibly short routes. Even then it ran me across sandbars. A major rewrite is needed.
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Haven not fixed an issue

The app freezes in settings because of a missing string key en.version." translation. Unable to update firmware on my Zeus S. No contact info for support.

Huge disappointment

Absolutely terrible app. Long standing bugs that never get fixed. Clunky UI. So much potential especially for a boat with Zeus plotters. Come on Navico, I know it’s private equity but put a little effort into this.

It just keeps crashing

This app is not working. It just keeps crashing.

Waste

Crashes all the time. Waste of money

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes on opening app

Bug

Fails to load maps or charts

Bug

Disconnects from plotters

Bug

Syncing issues with routes and waypoints

Bug

Inaccurate positioning and navigation

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add mast height specification

Feature

Improve route editing and management

Feature

Allow GPX import/export

Feature

Enhance weather and tidal data

Feature

Improve integration with B&G plotters

Feature

Provide better offline functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does the B&G App do?

The B&G App is a comprehensive navigation tool for sailors. It offers detailed charting, route planning with Autorouting™, marine weather forecasts, and marine traffic information. It can be used standalone or synced with B&G chartplotters for an enhanced on-water experience.

What are the key features of the B&G App?

Key features include detailed C-MAP charting, Autorouting™ for route planning, marine weather forecasts, waypoint and track recording, and the ability to import/export GPX files. Premium features include full GPS functionality, offline map downloads, and enhanced bathymetry data.

How much does the B&G App cost?

The app offers a free version with essential charting and navigation tools. Premium features, such as offline map downloads and advanced bathymetry, are available through a subscription. A free 14-day trial of the Premium version is offered.

Is the B&G App compatible with my device?

The app is designed for mobile devices and can be used standalone or synced with B&G chartplotters. Specific compatibility details for operating systems and device models are typically found in the app store listing.

What are common use cases for the B&G App?

Common use cases include planning sailing routes in advance, using the app as an aid to navigation while on the water, checking marine weather forecasts, tracking your voyages, and sharing routes or waypoints with friends. It's also used for registering and activating B&G chartplotters.