# Nautical Charts & Maps — Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

> Offline nautical charts and marine weather maps for navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by LW Brands, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-charts-and-maps/id1420774597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018)
- Category: Navigation, Weather
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,780 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-charts-and-maps/id1420774597/reviews.md

## What is Nautical Charts & Maps?

Main Features Include:
 + NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)
 + NOAA Weather Map Overlays

--  ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION CHARTS --
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation.
 + All charts are available to download for offline use
 + Chart format options include: NOAA, ECDIS

ENC charts display the following information:
 + Buoys, Beacons, Lights, Fog Signals, Radar
 + Natural and Man-Made Features
 + Services and Small Craft Facilities
 + Seabed, Obstructions, Pipelines
 + Depths, Currents
 + Port Features
 + Traffic Routes
 + Special areas

NOAA updates the ENCs for Notice to Mariners on a weekly basis. Timing of their availability is not guaranteed. 

The ENC charts displayed in this app does NOT meet federal chart carriage regulations for regulated vessels.

Users should consult the Code of Federal Regulations for current federal chart carriage requirements.

-- NOAA WEATHER MAP OVERLAYS --
 + Weather Radar
 + Sea Surface Temperature
 + Significant Wave Height
 + Wind Speed & Direction
 + 12-Hour Rain Probability
 + Lightning Strike Density
 + Air Temperature

If you have any questions, please email support@lwbrandsllc.com

## Key features

- NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)
- Offline chart downloads
- Detailed chart information
- NOAA Weather Map Overlays
- Weather radar
- Sea surface temperature
- Wind speed and direction

## Chart rankings

- #36 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Nautical Charts & Maps?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💡 Useful for planning and navigation
- 🗺️ Detailed charts
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🗺️ Limited chart coverage
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
- 🔍 Poor user interface and interactivity
- 💰 Overpriced in some cases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or when downloading charts
- Rendering issues when zooming or panning the map
- Incorrect or missing chart data in certain areas

**Most requested features**

- Add more chart coverage, especially for inland waterways and Canadian regions
- Implement advanced navigation tools like route planning, waypoints, and distance measurement
- Improve user interface and add more customization options
- Provide better support and responsiveness from the developer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-charts-and-maps/id1420774597/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Seamaster

*2026-05-14, version 1.14*

Working only in USA don’t purchase

### 1/5 — No bueno on iPad

*2026-02-04, version 1.14*

This app looked so promising to me.  So I purchased it, downloaded it. And all it does is show a very basic map. Oh, I can pan over to the Atlantic but it literally shows nothing more than my iPad’s Maps app does. Less in fact! I sure hope I missed something, but I don’t think so. Ugh!

### 1/5 — Appears to only be for offshore

*2026-01-25, version 1.14*

I bought hoping to get more insights on bays e.g. Tampa Bay and also rivers. No such luck with this app. If you go offshore, seems alright. I don’t go offshore, so this app is useless for me.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2025-08-18, version 1.13*

Good renderings of the electronic charts. I wish it wouldn’t switch to the lower resolution rendering of the map so readily when I zoom out.

### 5/5 — Ted

*2025-06-27, version 1.13*

Easy to use, no passwords right when I need it.  Perfect.

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2025-04-24, version 1.13*

After looking around to purchase some charts I found this app. Worth every penny. Great tool to have in addition to my electronics.

### 5/5 — Finally

*2024-09-06*

Nice to have a mapping program that doesn’t take a computer genius to figure out. All I wanted was maps I can use to see where things are without the big whistle and bells. And the big $$$$

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-08-05, version 1.12*

Downloading charts for offline use crashes app randomly on a fully updated iPad. 

Wish there was a trial version that I could have used BEFORE I threw away $8.99. 

App deleted, money wasted.

### 5/5 — Love this simple app

*2024-07-17, version 1.12*

Used it in Destin FL to navigate a rented pontoon boat.

### 1/5 — No chart detail

*2024-07-13*

No chart detail, just looks like an Apple Maps image. Emailed and response was they were having trouble with a server error

## Frequently asked questions about Nautical Charts & Maps

### What does this app do?

This app provides access to NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. It also includes NOAA Weather Map Overlays, offering various weather-related data such as radar, sea surface temperature, and wind information.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include downloading NOAA ENCs for offline use, displaying detailed navigational information like buoys, depths, and port features, and overlaying various NOAA weather maps including radar, sea surface temperature, and wind data.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### What kind of information is displayed on the charts?

The ENC charts display a comprehensive range of information including buoys, beacons, lights, fog signals, radar, natural and man-made features, services, seabed details, obstructions, depths, currents, port features, traffic routes, and special areas.

### Can I use these charts for regulated vessels?

No, the ENC charts displayed in this app do NOT meet federal chart carriage regulations for regulated vessels. Users should consult the Code of Federal Regulations for current federal chart carriage requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2026-07-29

+ Optimized for iOS 26
+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.15 — 2026-07-16

+ Optimized for iOS 26
+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.14 — 2025-11-06

+ Optimized for iOS 26
+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.13 — 2024-12-30

+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.12 — 2024-04-01

+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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