Best apps like GPS 2 IP

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you want more options like GPS 2 IP or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to GPS 2 IP

SeaNav#2

SeaNav by Pocket Mariner Ltd.

Marine Charts and Navigation
4.4๐Ÿ˜(247 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use and great price
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Much easier to use than competitors
  • ๐Ÿ‘ UKHO Charts at a reasonable price
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive interface, clear and uncluttered
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Supports NMEA data integration
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Useful for tracking and marking spots
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for cruising and watching ship/current/winds
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Reliable and functional
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent value for money
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and accurate
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for novice boat renters
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good app for sailing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Vector maps are amazing, detailed, easy to read
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great in-route tracking and tracing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fabulous for nighttime navigation
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent nav tool
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Well-priced in-app purchases
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great help
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Top app for mariners
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Outstanding support
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Works great on iPad
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fantastic
  • ๐Ÿ‘ First class app with first class support
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great app with accurate Canadian data
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent program
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Best product for boats
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Detailed charts and augmented reality

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frozen/locked app
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Neil and dime for everything
  • โŒ Not picking up vessels or ship traffic
  • โŒ Charts not good, weather not working
  • โŒ Difficult to download and update charts
  • โŒ Not an all-inclusive price
  • โŒ NOAA charts are free, paying is a rip-off
  • โŒ Charts no longer show safe anchorage
  • โŒ Not worth the money, expensive subscriptions
  • โŒ Cannot zoom in enough to see channels
  • โŒ Too slow and low resolution
  • ๐Ÿ› Confused and buggy, buttons hidden
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes when pressing boat button
  • โŒ Very limited demo, ala carte by subscription
  • โŒ Bad charts for Denmark, difficult to distinguish land/water
  • ๐Ÿ› Sailing mode crash
  • โŒ Rubbish, waste of money
  • โŒ Not useable for safe yachting, incorrect chart info
  • โŒ Charts not detailed, low resolution maps
  • ๐Ÿ› App does not open
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes after crashes
  • โŒ Free version useless, still figuring out depth data
  • โŒ Misleading marketing, charts not usable across apps
  • โŒ French charts missing information (buoys, wind farms)
qtVlm#3

qtVlm by Meltemus SAS

Navigation and weather routing
3.5(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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