Best Charts & Tides alternatives: apps like Charts & Tides

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026
Charts & Tides
Charts & Tides
Navimatics Corporation

Charts & Tides is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Charts & Tides

NavLink HD#1

NavLink HD by DigitalYacht Ltd.

Marine Navigation and Charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ 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.

Hip Charts#2

Hip Charts by Walk About Apps

NOAA ENC Charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
3.5(8 ratings)
Free
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Access NOAA nautical charts for free on your mobile devices. View charts online and download single areas for offline use. Additional features like multiple offline downloads and custom boundaries require a purchase.

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Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
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This app offers offline GPS charting for marine use, allowing users to own their maps permanently. It provides advanced navigation tools, custom map creation from any image, and respects user privacy by not tracking or selling data.

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SEAiq USA
SEAiq USA
SEAiq USA
by Sakhalin
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Navigate US waterways with detailed NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers charts. Features include waypoints, routes, tracks, weather overlays, and an anchor alarm. Offers a 7-day evaluation period before an in-app upgrade is required for full functionality.

NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers chartsWaypoints, routes, and tracksNight color modes
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AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
Detailed nautical & topo maps
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Explore detailed nautical, lake, and park maps with live vessel tracking. Offers offline map access, route planning, and weather forecasts for safe and informed navigation on water and trails.

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SEAiq Pilot
SEAiq Pilot
SEAiq Pilot
#1 App for Pro Marine Pilots
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This navigation app provides advanced charting and real-time vessel data for professional marine pilots. It supports various chart formats and external NMEA/AIS devices, offering features like predicted vessel display and docking aids. A free trial is available, with an in-app purchase for permanent access.

S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB/KAP chart supportExternal NMEA/AIS over WiFiPredicted vessel display
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PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
by MiraTrex, Inc.
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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.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation
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Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information
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SeaNav
SeaNav
SeaNav
Marine Charts and Navigation
Free

This app provides high-resolution marine charts, route planning, and real-time navigation for boaters. It offers features like AIS ship tracking, tide and weather information, and offline chart access. Advanced capabilities include augmented reality views and autopilot integration.

High-resolution marine chartsAutoroute planningReal-time GPS navigation
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