Best apps like EZ Celestial Navigation

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated September 2026

EZ Celestial Navigation 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 EZ Celestial Navigation

4.9(8 ratings)
$49.99
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This app provides advanced celestial navigation computations for iPhone and iPod touch. It offers mathematical and graphic solutions for position fixes, great circle sailing, and more, including lunar distance methods and a sight planner for accurate results.

Celestial Nav#2

Celestial Nav by Skytip LLC

Modern Celestial Navigation
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.3(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides tools for celestial navigation, offering computations for celestial bodies and sight reductions. It includes an offline perpetual almanac and allows for quick capture of observation data for accurate course adjustments.

GPS Anti Spoof Pro#3

GPS Anti Spoof Pro by Frank Reed

sextant sight analyzer
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(7 ratings)
$19.99
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Instantly compare observed celestial navigation altitudes with calculated ones. This app helps mariners detect GPS spoofing and functions as a celestial navigation trainer. It automatically includes all necessary corrections for accurate readings.

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CamSextant
CamSextant
CamSextant
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Free

This app functions as a celestial navigation tool, enabling users to take altitude measurements of celestial bodies using their phone. It provides real-time star and planet identification, automatic astronomical position calculations, and a perpetual nautical almanac.

Celestial object altitude measurementReal-time star and planet identificationAutomatic astronomical position calculation
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Celestial Navigator
Celestial Navigator
Celestial Navigator
by Omar reis
Free

This app assists with celestial navigation training by providing a perpetual almanac, star finder chart with animation, and tools for calculating lines of position and meridian passages. It can utilize device sensors for real-time chart positioning, though a marine sextant is still required for actual navigation.

Perpetual almanacAnimated star finder chartLine of position calculation
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EZ Sextant
EZ Sextant
EZ Sextant
Navigate without GPS
$24.99

Navigate open waters using your phone's camera to sight celestial bodies. This app plots lines of position and combines them for an estimated location on a lat/lon grid. It's a powerful tool for offshore navigation without relying on GPS.

GPS-free navigationCamera-based celestial sightingsAutomatic position plotting
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Rule Master
Rule Master
Rule Master
Rules of the Road Toolbox
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Master maritime navigation rules with this comprehensive quiz app. It offers extensive question banks, custom filters, and detailed progress tracking for both new and experienced sailors. Generate custom exams and access a digital handbook for efficient learning and exam preparation.

10,000+ question-answer combinationsCustom question filtersFill-in-the-blank questions
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Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
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This app provides comprehensive tools for marine navigation, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and advanced sailing calculations. It also offers features for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing
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qtVlm
qtVlm
qtVlm
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This navigation software is designed for sailing boats, offering a free version with basic GRIB viewing and an optional full version with advanced weather routing, chart modules, and communication features. It supports various chart formats and NMEA data sources, with a simulation mode for learning.

GRIB viewer with advanced functionsWeather routing and route modulesSupport for Raster, Vector, and MBTiles charts
🗺️ Navigation
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SEAiq
SEAiq
SEAiq
by Sakhalin
Free

This marine navigation app offers comprehensive charting capabilities, allowing users to load various standard chart formats and download NOAA charts. It includes essential navigation tools like waypoints, routes, and an anchor alarm, along with weather overlays and NMEA/AIS integration.

Load custom S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB, KAP chartsAutomatic NOAA chart downloadsWaypoints, routes, and tracks
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