Best apps like Boat Instruments

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
2 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Boat Instruments or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

ParcSync: Parking, EV & GPS

ParcSync: Parking, EV & GPS by parcsync

Shared Spots, Earn & Navigate
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Top Alternatives to Boat Instruments

NMEAremote LITE#1

NMEAremote LITE by zapfware

Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7(3 ratings)
$3.99In-App Purchases
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Access your boat's marine instrument data on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Displays real-time wind, speed, depth, and GPS information in an easy-to-read dashboard. Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and Signal K.

Sailing Master M#2

Sailing Master M by Pekka Leppanen

Sailing information
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides comprehensive sailing data and performance optimization on various Apple devices. It displays over 35 sailing measurements from boat instruments, polars tables, and nautical charts, offering detailed wind, route, and map views. Connectivity is established through NMEA 0183 Wi-Fi gateways.

NavLink HD#3

NavLink HD by Digital Yacht Ltd

Marine Navigation and Charts
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.2(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your Apple device into a comprehensive chart plotter for marine navigation. Access real-time GPS, AIS overlays, and route planning tools. Unlock advanced features like live internet AIS feeds and augmented reality through in-app purchases.

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NMEAremote
NMEAremote
NMEAremote
by zapfware
$23.99

This app provides real-time marine data from your ship's navigation system directly to your mobile device. Monitor navigation, wind, and depth information at a glance for enhanced safety and performance on the water.

Real-time marine data displaySupports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalKCustomizable dashboard
🗺️ Navigation
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paid
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WilhelmSK
WilhelmSK
WilhelmSK
by Scott Bender
$19.99

This app provides a customizable dashboard for monitoring and controlling boat systems. It integrates with various marine electronics and offers features like alarm notifications, autopilot control, and chart display.

Customizable display and monitoring dashboardIntegrates with Signal K Server and various marine devicesAutopilot control and monitoring
🗺️ Navigation
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paid
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NMEA Monitor
NMEA Monitor
NMEA Monitor
View and record your NMEA data
$3.99

This tool displays and records real-time data from NMEA or AIS WiFi devices. Analyze your ship's speed, location, wind data, and more. Connects wirelessly to your NMEA device for easy data logging and analysis.

Real-time NMEA/AIS data displayData logging to deviceWireless WiFi connection
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
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NavLink UK
NavLink UK
NavLink UK
by Digital Yacht Ltd
$35.99

This marine navigation app transforms your Apple device into a full-featured chart plotter. It displays real-time GPS positions on marine charts, overlays AIS data, and allows for waypoint and route planning with editing capabilities. Additional features include weather buoy data, augmented reality camera views, and chart measurement tools.

Real-time GPS plotting on marine chartsAIS overlay and alarmsWaypoint and route planning with editing
🗺️ Navigation
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paid
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iPlotter Solent
iPlotter Solent
iPlotter Solent
by Navtech Software
$7.99
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
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Sail Buddy
Sail Buddy
Sail Buddy
by Tim Herzog
$4.99

This app provides a clean, easy-to-read display for course, speed, and NMEA data, complementing other navigation tools. It supports various devices, including iPads in split-screen mode and Apple Watches for hands-free data access. Route tracking and export are also available.

Large, readable course and speed displayNMEA data reception via WiFiRoute tracking and export (CSV, KML, GPX, GeoJSON)
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid