Best BoatSpeed alternatives: apps like BoatSpeed: Course &amp; Speed

BoatSpeed is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 7+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to BoatSpeed

B&G: Companion App for Sailors by Navico Norway AS

Great sailing charts

Editor's Choice

4.0😞(387 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

💡 Easy route planning
🚀 Useful charts
👍 Convenient app
🚀 Great for planning and mirroring to plotter
👍 Intuitive interface
🚀 Excellent charts and auto-routing

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes frequently
🐛 Buggy, unreliable connection to plotter
🐛 Routes disappear or get duplicated
🐛 Unintuitive, clunky user experience
🐛 Inaccurate routing, ignores bridge heights
🐛 Requires internet connection, doesn't work offline
🐛 Slow, unresponsive, and glitchy
🐛 Lacks key features like AIS, tidal info, and more

Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes by Orca Technologies AS

GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat

Strong Contender

4.6😐(415 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access detailed marine charts, intelligent routing, and live vessel tracking for confident navigation on the water. Plan routes with weather forecasts and stay aware of your surroundings with real-time AIS data. Works online and offline for uninterrupted use.

What We Love

🎨 Clean, intuitive design and visual presentation
🗺️ Comprehensive and detailed chart coverage in many regions
🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
🧭 Excellent auto-routing with weather integration
📱 Seamless multi-device synchronization
🎮 Easy-to-use interface for route planning
💰 Competitive pricing compared to alternatives
🔌 Good integration with Raymarine and marine hardware
🌐 Global chart availability without regional restrictions
📡 AIS overlay functionality
⛵ Effective autopilot control from mobile devices
🔄 Frequent updates and improvements
👨‍💼 Responsive customer support (when available)

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
🗺️ Incomplete and inaccurate chart data in many regions
🔋 Excessive battery consumption
❌ Missing critical navigation details (buoys, markers, beacon names)
🌊 Poor inland waterway coverage
🚫 Limited functionality in free version
📍 Unreliable GPS and location tracking
⚠️ Dangerous routing errors (routes through obstacles)
🔐 Problematic account creation and login process
📺 Intrusive pop-up advertisements blocking navigation
🌍 Inadequate coverage outside coastal US areas
📊 Tidal stream data inaccuracies
🎯 Poor auto-routing in some regions (Bahamas, Long Island Sound)
🔤 English-only interface without translation options
⏱️ Slow customer support response times
💾 Offline map download issues

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation by MiraTrex, Inc.

Worth Considering

The anchor watch for your boat

4.5😞(8.5K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

What We Love

🚀 Great for navigation
🗺️ Helpful for coastal areas
👍 Useful app overall

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
⚠️ Subscription issues and hidden costs
🌐 Lacks coverage for non-US regions
🔒 Poor account management and support

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SailFreeGPS

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This app serves as a comprehensive mobile cruising guide for boaters. It offers a vast database of marinas and anchorages, user-generated reviews and photos, and seamless berth booking across Europe. Connect with other users and marinas through in-app chat and receive real-time warnings.

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Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map

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NOAA charts and USACE depth surveys500,000+ marinas, anchorages, and fuel docksCommunity-reported hazards

This free marine navigation app provides NOAA charts, depth surveys, and points of interest for US waters. It allows users to plot routes, share locations, and access community-reported hazards. Premium features offer advanced routing, weather forecasts, and tide predictions.

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