# Navionics® Boating — Nautical and fishing charts

> Offline nautical charts and boating tools for navigation, planning, and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Garmin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 2,321 App Store ratings · 656 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-01-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098/reviews.md

## What is Navionics® Boating?

Get up-to-date, detailed charts you can use offline plus a boatload of features on your mobile device, so they’re on hand wherever you go. The Boating app is a must-have for cruising, fishing, sailing, diving and all your activities on the water. Try it free for a limited time. To continue using charts and advanced features, you can purchase a yearly auto-renewable subscription*.

A COMPLETE PACKAGE
• INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED NAVIONICS® CHARTS: Use them offline along with multiple overlays, so you can be more aware of what’s above and below the water. 
- NAUTICAL CHART: Use this premier marine reference to study port plans, anchorages and safety depth contours, locate navaids, marine services and more. 
- SONARCHART™ HD BATHYMETRY MAPS: Extraordinary 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bottom contour detail is the ideal tool for locating new fishing areas. 
- U.S. GOVERNMENT CHARTS (NOAA): These are available within the following coverages: U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil. 
- OVERLAYS: The relief shading overlay allows you to have a better understanding of bottom topography for improved fishing and diving. Sonar imagery reveals bottom hardness clearly and in vivid color on select lakes. Want more? Display satellite imagery on land and water.
- MAP OPTIONS: Change chart-overlay combinations to customize chart views, activate night mode, highlight shallow areas, target multiple fishing ranges and more.
- DAILY UPDATES: Benefit of thousands of daily updates worldwide.

• TOOLS FOR PLANNING AND ENJOYING YOUR DAY
- AUTO GUIDANCE+TM TECHNOLOGY**: Easily plan your trip with a suggested dock-to-dock path based on chart data and navigation aids. Get ETA, distance to arrival, heading to waypoint, fuel consumption and more. 
- WEATHER AND TIDES: Knowing conditions before heading out is crucial. Access real-time weather data, daily and hourly forecasts as well as wind, weather buoys, tides and currents. 
- MARKERS, TRACKS, DISTANCE: Place a marker on a good anchorage spot or where you reeled in a big fish. Record your track, take photos and videos within the app, and look back at your day anytime. Easily check distance among two points. 

• AN ACTIVE AND HELPFUL COMMUNITY
- COMMUNITY EDITS and the ACTIVECAPTAIN® COMMUNITY: Obtain and contribute useful local knowledge along with thousands of fellow boaters, such as points of interest, navigation aids and valuable recommendations from people with firsthand experience of the local environment. 
- CONNECTIONS: Stay in touch with your friends and fellow boaters by sharing your live location, tracks, routes and markers to easily meet on the water or let them check out your adventures. 
- GPX IMPORT/EXPORT: Share your saved data outside the app or transfer it to your chartplotter. 
- SHARE MAP OBJECTS: Share a marina, repair shop or any other location outside the app.

• EXTERNAL DEVICE-FRIENDLY FOR MORE FEATURES
- PLOTTER SYNC: If you own a compatible chartplotter, sync it with the app to transfer routes and markers, activate, update or renew your Navionics chartplotter card subscription. 
- SONARCHART LIVE MAPPING FEATURE***: Connect with a compatible sonar/plotter, and create your own maps in real time while navigating. 
- AIS: Connect to a compatible AIS receiver with Wi-Fi® connectivity to see nearby marine traffic. Set a safe range, and receive visual and aural alerts to signal potential collisions. 

NOTES: 
*You can manage your subscription anytime, and you can turn auto-renewal off.
**Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
***Free features 
A tablet device with Wi-Fi connectivity locates your approximate position if it is connected to Wi-Fi. A tablet Wi-Fi + 3G model operates similarly to a phone device with GPS. 
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. iOS is a trademark licensed to Apple, Inc.

## Key features

- Offline nautical charts
- HD bathymetry maps
- Dock-to-dock route planning
- Weather and tide forecasts
- Community edits and recommendations
- Track recording and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | $49.99 | per year |
| Baltic Sea | $49.99 | per year |
| Adriatic & Ionian Seas | $69.99 | per year |
| Australia & New Zealand | $49.99 | per year |
| Africa & Middle East | $49.99 | per year |
| Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil | $49.99 | per year |
| Central and West Europe | $59.99 | per year |
| Indian Ocean and South China | $49.99 | per year |
| Pacific Islands | $49.99 | per year |
| Mediterranean & Black Sea | $59.99 | per year |
| US & Canada | $49.99 | per year |
| UK, Ireland & Holland | $49.99 | per year |
| Chile, Argentina&Easter Island | $49.99 | per year |
| China Sea & Japan | $49.99 | per year |
| Scandinavia S. & Germany N. | $99.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #91 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)
- #4 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Navionics® Boating?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great navigation app
- 🗺️ Detailed charts and maps
- ⚓ Useful for boating and sailing
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login issues and unreliable offline access
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS signal loss and position tracking issues
- Inability to download or access previously purchased maps
- Constant requirement to log in, even offline

**Most requested features**

- Add anchor alarm feature
- Improve route planning and waypoint functionality
- Provide better support for multiple devices
- Enhance user interface and customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 656)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Editing a mark location

*2026-08-15, version 24.3.1*

Can’t be found here!  Very annoying.  I wonder who tests this stuff before updates go live?

### 1/5 — Bs

*2026-08-13, version 24.3.1*

App not working at all
Just stole personal information

### 3/5 — Losing route detail, straight lines when I was tacking

*2026-08-12, version 24.3.1*

Using subscription, settings for gps when using, precise location as I’ve always done.  This year I’m only getting partial track data saved.  I’m losing distance and speed data.  No information on the help page.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-08-10, version 24.3.1*

It just keeps trying to get you to subscribe to more things without you being able to use it

### 2/5 — No Garmin native support

*2026-08-09, version 24.3.1*

How is it remotely possible that Navionics (owned by Garmin) doesn’t support over wifi sync with Garmin 1243xsv? I will rip out this stupid Garmin electronics from my boat and replace them with something better than this unprofessional and distracted brand.

### 1/5 — Very low quality satellite images

*2026-08-09, version 24.3.1*

For all the money they charge I would think they could provide useful satellite images. They are such low quality that I can’t even identify a boat ramp. What a ripoff.

### 2/5 — App not working properly

*2026-08-06, version 24.3.1*

I have used this app for many years. I just went to use it again 8/6/26 and it keeps promoting me to buy charts. When I go to buy charts it says I already have a yearly subscription. What’s going on? Frustrating for sure any help would be greatly appreciated

### 1/5 — Renewal not recognised by app

*2026-08-03, version 24.3.1*

App has failed to recognise recent auto renewal of UK, Holland & Ireland on the Apple App Store. Difficult to investigate this as I can’t run it on my iPhone as I need to run it on shared iPad & a Marinised Android display

### 1/5 — They have deleted my purchases

*2026-08-03, version 24.3.1*

I would not encourage this APP ;they have deleted my account and purchases claiming inactivity.

### 1/5 — Very Disappointed

*2026-07-30, version 24.3.1*

Very bad/dangerous

The Navigation part or this app is totally inaccurate to actually GPS

## Frequently asked questions about Navionics® Boating

### What does the Navionics Boating app do?

The app provides detailed nautical charts that can be used offline, along with a suite of tools for boating activities. It includes features for navigation, trip planning, weather forecasting, and community-based local knowledge.

### What are the key features of Navionics Boating?

Key features include internationally renowned Navionics charts, SonarChart HD bathymetry maps, U.S. Government charts, overlays like relief shading, Auto Guidance+ for route planning, real-time weather and tides, and community edits from other boaters.

### How much does Navionics Boating cost?

The app offers a free trial for a limited time. To continue using charts and advanced features, users can purchase a yearly auto-renewable subscription. The app also has in-app purchases and may display ads.

### Is Navionics Boating compatible with other devices?

Yes, the app is designed for mobile devices and is external device-friendly. It supports Plotter Sync for compatible chartplotters, allowing you to transfer routes and markers between your device and the plotter.

### Who would benefit from using Navionics Boating?

This app is ideal for anyone involved in water-based activities such as cruising, fishing, sailing, or diving. It's also useful for boat owners who need reliable navigation, planning tools, and up-to-date chart information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 24.3.1 — 2026-07-23

Bug fixing and optimization.

### 24.3 — 2026-06-25

Bug fixing and optimization.

### 24.2 — 2026-04-27

Bug fixing and optimization.

### 24.1.1 — 2026-03-12

Bug fixing and optimization.

### 24.1 — 2026-01-07

Bug fixing and optimization.

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