# Canals.UK — Navigate 2000+ miles UK Canals

> UK canal navigation and information app for boaters and walkers. (iPhone/iPad app by MARK MANSER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canalsuk/id1588058538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canalsuk/id1588058538/reviews.md

## What is Canals.UK?

Canals.UK is a useful companion for anyone who uses the canals; boating or walking!

Navigate the 2,000 miles of UK canals. The App shows locks, bridges, aqueducts, tunnels, mooring and facilities and much more, along our canal network.

The FREE version includes:

•	All the UK canals mapped with locks, bridges and facilities.
•	Shows: Mile markers, Boatyards, CRT Notices, Fish & Chips, Launderettes, Canal side Pubs, local convenience stores.
•	A list of all canals in a useful linear diagram which will show you where you are on a specific canal and update your location if tracking is on.
•	Canal & River Trust Notices of any navigation restrictions.
•	Useful phone numbers and links to websites.
•	My Boat - keep relevant details about your boat.
•	Get estimated boat speed, location and sunrise/sunset times.
•	Notifications

Upgrade ‘Go Pro’ with in-App purchase includes:

•	Nearby: find useful points or interest that are near your current location
•	Daily Boat Log to record any diary details to show you are a continuous boater!
•	Create your own Points of Interest (POI) and plot them on the map e.g. your favourite mooring spots, where to pick blackberries or favourite pub.
•	Canal Rings: shows the major canal rings that you can journey along.
•	Route Planner: plan a canal route and get an estimate of how long it will take.
•	Boat Tracker - track your boat position even when the App is not running (obviously the iPhone/iPad needs to be on).
•	TV Aerial Finder - find the location of the best reception from nearby Freeview TV masts
•	Show All CRT Notices on the Map
•	Show GOV.UK Stream Levels on the Map
•	Show CRT Stream Warnings on the Map
•	Show CRT Winter Moorings

## Key features

- 2000+ miles of UK canals mapped
- Locks, bridges, and facilities information
- Mile markers and linear canal diagrams
- Canal & River Trust notices
- Boat details and tracking
- Route planning and points of interest

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enormous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canalsuk/id1588058538/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My favourite canal App

*2026-07-24*

Now I’ve got used to this app, this is my go to app. I have tried a number of different canal apps but this gives me pretty much everything that I want / need in 1 place. My OH questioned the accuracy of the speed function ( I was checking his canal speed to the engine revs) but later, when driving home in the van, I tested the speed against the sat nav speed readings and it was spot on. 👍

**Developer response:** Thanks for a great review

### 5/5 — Zog

*2026-05-16*

This app is incredible...Simple to use with excellent features to plan ...I'm always on it when travelling ..tried others but always come back to this one 👍

**Developer response:** Wow thanks

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2026-05-12, version 9.2*

The only app you’ll need. Pro upgrade well worth it

### 2/5 — Unreliable?

*2026-05-03*

Downloaded the app. Quickly realised you need a paid version to use planning. Oh well. So looked at 3 CRT notices. 
All three stated the issue was “On-Going” but when checking the CRT website with link provided the works were completed. That seems quite unreliable information. Enough to question whether I would want to use it (and pay) to plan a journey

**Developer response:** CRT Notices have been addressed please download the latest versi0on

### 5/5 — Great Canal App

*2026-04-27*

Easy to use worker how long it’s gonna take you to get your next destination I only go day by day cause I’m not in a rush I find it so helpful. I would recommend it to anybody who loves the canals.

**Developer response:** Russ, so glad you are enjoying the App, thanks for your kind review. If you have any suggestions about the App please contact us on support@xappsios.com. Russ, glad you are finding new options useful ;)

### 5/5 — A Must-Have for Anyone on the Inland Waterways

*2025-11-20, version 9.1*

Canals.UK has become my go-to app whenever I’m planning a route along the inland waterways. It’s incredibly handy and makes organising my journeys so much easier. I also really appreciate that you can adjust the settings — I’ve been able to give myself a bit more time for getting through locks, which makes the timings far more accurate for me.

I did notice an issue where the app wasn’t showing swing bridges on my route. I emailed to let them know, and within a couple of hours they got back to me to say the problem had already been fixed on their database. Brilliant customer service!

Whether I’m moving regularly or just checking what’s ahead, this app is always the first thing I open. Highly recommend it to anyone cruising the canals!

### 3/5 — Good but could be even better

*2025-10-17*

This is a great app for planning routes, giving detailed information including number of locks, where facilities are, etc.  It picks up your location very easily so it’s quick to find exactly where you so you can plan somewhere to moor up.  I am pleased a recent update has allowed you to name the routes you save, as this was something I previously missed. Unfortunately there now seems to be a glitch with saved plans,  and I don’t seem to be able to go back in and look at them.  I expect this will be fixed quickly though.  One change I would like to see is the option to add a ‘via’ point to journey plans.  There are some routes the app plots which don’t seem to be the most direct, or have many more locks, so I would like to be able to map out the route I’d prefer.  Perhaps this could be an option in settings a bit like sat nav’s have, where you can choose the shortest or quickest routes, etc.  Otherwise, this is an app definitely worth having.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review I will pass your suggestions across to our development team (and get the fix in place for the saved plans), glad that you are enjoying the App ;)

You can add a 'via' point by planning to the 'via' point then on to your final destination (that's what I do) ;)

### 5/5 — Llangollen

*2025-08-21, version 8.2*

Absolutely fantastic app x used all our way x

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-08-03*

Perfect accompaniment to the book maps. When you can’t remember the number of the bridge or lock that you’ve been through, this app will tell you. Planning a nice countryside mooring? You can look ahead, zoom in on the satellite image and check what the tow path looks like.

**Developer response:** Wow, thanks for a great appreciation of the App! Glad you are finding it useful ;)

### 3/5 — Good but not current

*2025-07-05, version 8.1*

Trying to plan a route on pro version. Having paid id rather hoped for current CRT info. My route was ‘blocked’ in the app but CRT website said was cleared 31/5. Today is 4/7! Too long not to have updates on a paid version.

## Frequently asked questions about Canals.UK

### What does the Canals.UK app do?

Canals.UK is a navigation companion for the 2,000+ miles of UK canals. It displays essential information like locks, bridges, tunnels, mooring spots, and various facilities. The app is useful for both boating and walking along the canal network.

### What are the key features of the free version?

The free version includes maps of all UK canals with locks, bridges, and facilities. It also shows mile markers, boatyards, CRT notices, local amenities like pubs and stores, and provides useful phone numbers and links. Users can also manage boat details and get estimated speed and location.

### What features are available with the 'Go Pro' upgrade?

The 'Go Pro' upgrade, available via in-app purchase, adds features such as finding nearby points of interest, a daily boat log, creating custom points of interest, viewing canal rings, route planning, advanced boat tracking, and displaying various CRT and GOV.UK notices and levels on the map.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices, as indicated by its presence on an app discovery platform. It mentions iPhone/iPad compatibility for certain features like boat tracking.

### How can I use this app for planning canal journeys?

The 'Go Pro' upgrade offers a Route Planner feature that allows you to plan a canal route and receive an estimated duration. You can also create your own Points of Interest to mark favourite spots or essential stops along your journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.4 — 2026-08-14

Show CSF facilities with issues (repair, removed etc) always on the map without having to select the CRT Notices overlay

### 9.3 — 2026-08-12

Added red triangle icons for Navigation Closure when displaying CRT notices overlay on the map
Fix for minor bug on displaying map pin
Change color from blue to black after some users finding blue difficult to read

We hop you are enjoying the App. Please take the time to give it a review ;)

### 9.2 — 2026-03-30

-Fix for some database points (kindly sent in by users)
-Fix for spelling mistakes in 'Canal Rings'

If you are enjoying the App please take the time to review it ;)

### 9.1 — 2025-10-21

-Fix for saved route plan selection and detail

If you are enjoying the App please take the time to review it ;)

### 9.0 — 2025-10-15

-Added new minor canals
-new icons for footbridges and motorways
-changes to saved route plans
-changes for user experience
-added ability to report issues for winding holes and water points from annotation callouts
-now keeps map state across page changes for Hybrid / Normal map modes

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