Marine Navigation

Marine Navigation

by Marco Palaferri

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44 reviews
#200 in paid Navigation
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
$19.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 30, 2012
  • May 11, 2026
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This app offers a one-time purchase offline GPS chartplotter, giving you lifetime ownership of your maps without subscriptions or data tracking. It provides reliable navigation for sailors and fishermen, with an optional PRO subscription for advanced features.

Offline GPS chartplotter
One-time purchase, own forever
Proprietary S57 engine
Unlimited custom maps
Global offline tides
Fish forecast
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What's New in Marine Navigation

16.5.10

May 11, 2026

INTRODUCING: THE S57/ENC PRO ENGINE This changes everything. We built our own S57/ENC rendering engine from the ground up. This isn’t a licensed feature; it’s core technology crafted for one reason: to give you the fastest, most detailed, and most impossibly responsive professional chart experience on any mobile device. Import official S57 charts and navigate with precision that was once unthinkable. (PRO Version) YOUR KNOWLEDGE, MAPPED: CUSTOM MAP IMPORT The feature you’ve been waiting for. Turn any image into a fully navigable, offline chart. Scan a nautical chart, import a satellite image of a wreck, or even use a hand-drawn map of a secret spot. Your personal knowledge, finally on your chartplotter. Full Version: Get started by importing your first custom map. PRO Version: Unleash the full potential with unlimited, high-resolution custom maps. NEW — THE ANGLER'S SMART LOGBOOK Stop just "marking spots." Our new Advanced Waypoints turn your chart into an intelligent fishing log. Go beyond a simple pin: tag any location with the exact bait that worked, the type of fishing (trolling, jigging), catch details, and crucial conditions. It’s no longer just a waypoint—it’s your personal database for repeatable success on the water. REBUILT & REFINED: PRO-GRADE CORE TOOLS We’ve overhauled the essentials to give you total control. New Visual Offline Maps: A completely rebuilt, visual downloader. See exactly what you've downloaded on the map and manage storage with total, transparent control. Advanced Anchor Monitor: More than an alarm, it's your visual anchor watch. Set your anchor point, see the clear monitoring circle, and get instant drift alerts. It's peace of mind, visualized. NEW FOR PRO: OFFLINE TIDES & ALMANAC Two new professional tools for the serious navigator. Offline Tides (PRO): Get hyper-accurate tidal forecasts for any point on the map, far from any internet connection. Powered by the high-precision FES2022b model for serious planning. Sun & Moon Almanac: Master celestial awareness. An interactive Sun Dial shows the 24-hour sun arc (including critical twilight phases) and a Moon Altitude Chart plots its entire path. Perfect for planning night passages and predicting light. This update is our commitment made real: to provide independent navigators with the most powerful, private, and flexible tools on the water. Update now and take command of your navigation.

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User reviews

Don’t download it

Very bad app is taking money in the name of offline map but didn’t provide a good quality maps Even didn’t know speed is always in knots at sea not in kph.

An update to my prior review on this nav program. Working now.

So I suffered quite a long time after several updates via the App Store appeared to disable the program.

Anyway, a number of emails back and forth to the developers (Marco) got things working again. (iPhone 12pro). The trick was to completely uninstall the app (not simply remove the shortcut) and reload it from scratch. Success. Thanks to the team for getting my nav back running again.

P.S. maps seem to download very quickly, which is great.
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Keep away

Very bad application, cannot even download a map properly

Not intuitive at all

Adding waypoints is a mystery. Seems to want to point to somewhere 2000 KM to the east. Very frustrating. Activating account email never arrives. Definately European mind set when developed

Incomprehensible

Not user friendly. Maps load terribly. Charts passages straight across major land masses.

Only good if you are in a “land yacht”

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FAQ

What does the Marine Navigation app do?

Marine Navigation provides an offline GPS chartplotter that you can purchase once and own forever. It offers reliable navigation for marine activities, respecting user privacy by not tracking or selling data. The app allows for offline map usage and includes various tools for planning and executing sea journeys.

What are the key features of the PRO version?

The PRO version offers advanced features such as a proprietary S57 engine for detailed Electronic Navigational Charts, unlimited custom map creation from any image, global offline tidal data, and a fish forecast tool. It also includes advanced map overlay and transparency adjustments for a superior navigation experience.

How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version, Marine Navigation Lite, to explore basic functions. The full version of the offline chartplotter is a one-time purchase, meaning you own it for life with no recurring fees. An optional PRO subscription is available for users who want access to professional-grade navigation tools.

Is the app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can download the Lite version to test basic functionality before committing to a purchase or subscription. It's recommended to check the app store listing for precise device and operating system requirements.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include offline navigation for sailors and boaters, planning fishing trips with tidal and fish forecasts, marking and organizing secret fishing spots, creating custom charts from paper maps or satellite images, and general sea route planning and tracking. Its privacy-focused design makes it ideal for users concerned about data security.