# NavLink HD — Marine Navigation and Charts > Marine navigation app with chart plotter functionality and AIS integration. (iPhone/iPad app by DigitalYacht Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navlink-hd/id1183848518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DigitalYacht Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/394667310) - Category: Navigation, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB - Languages: British English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish - Released: 2017-02-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navlink-hd/id1183848518/reviews.md ## What is NavLink HD? Marine Navigation App that turns your Apple Device in to a full function chart plotter. Includes all our navigation, AIS and NMEA instrument and trip planning tools. A catalog of high resolution vector charts providing coverage across US including US Great Lakes, CA, UK & Ireland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Croatia and Spain are available via separate In App Purchases. Free features include: · Realtime GPS position plotted on the map · Live AIS ship overlay when connected to compatible wireless AIS system via a wireless NMEA link with CPA and TCPA alarms · NMEA Wind Speed and Direction gauges · Waypoints and routes with full route editing and planning function · Position, COG, SOG, VMG, bearing, distance and ETA displays · Weather buoy data · A-B chart ruler for quick and easy bearing and distance measurement · Favourite Place markers (POIs). Additional features available via In App Purchase subscription · Marine Charts - Yearly subscriptions for charts using the latest Hydrographic Office data including automatic updates for a year. · NavLink Pro - provides live internet AIS feeds for your area and an Augmented Reality HorizonView showing course, route, navaids, AIS targets, POIs and Air Draught on the camera display that makes Nav-Aid and vessel identification simple and reliable. Plan and sail routes Instant route and waypoint creation by tapping on screen. Route reverse function and route overview with inter-leg bearing and distance. Share your routes via dropbox and email with other users NavLink Charting NavLink utilises the latest S57 based digital mapping and features automatic updates for each year's subscription. With vector mapping, you can manage your layers of data to de-clutter the screen or maximise information. NavLink supports all key charting feature such as buoys, lights, bridges, depth contours, spot depths, depth contours, anchorage and military areas etc. Interfacing NavLink is compatible with all Digital Yacht's wireless NMEA devices such as the iAIS, WLN10, WLN10HS, NavLink, iNavHub and PilotLink that stream wireless AIS data to your Apple device If you have a WiFi-only iPad you will need an external Bluetooth GPS receiver to enable navigation. 3rd Party units are available such as the Garmin Glo. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life Subscriptions Our in-app purchases are 1 year subscriptions, which automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the iTunes account holder and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. 
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Our privacy policy and terms and conditions may be viewed here:- http://seanav.net/digitalyacht/privacy.php and here :- http://seanav.net/dyiostsandcs.php Safety Notice NavLink (including the NOAA charts) is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Only official government charts and notice to mariners contain all of the current information needed for safe navigation. This product's features cannot be relied on to be complete or accurate and may vary locally. It is the Captain's or Boat Owner's responsibility to use official government charts, notice to mariners, caution, sound judgement and proper navigational skill when operating their vessel and using this or any other Digital Yacht product. By purchasing this App, you are accepting the limitations of this app and the charts. ## Key features - Real-time GPS plotting - Live AIS ship overlay - Waypoint and route planning - NMEA instrument gauges - Augmented Reality HorizonView - S57 digital mapping ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Features | $16.49 | per year | | US & Great Lakes | $19.99 | per year | | Canadian Charts | $30.99 | per year | | NL & BE Charts | $17.99 | per year | | Spanish Charts | $24.99 | per year | | German Charts | $16.99 | per year | | Danish Charts | $36.99 | per year | | Weather charts | $8.49 | per year | | Croatia charts | $28.99 | per year | | Portuguese charts | $19.99 | per year | | French Charts | $22.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navlink-hd/id1183848518/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Buggy. Crashes constantly *2024-01-26* When I bought the Navlink2 NMEA server, I had visions of being able to access my boat data from my phone. Sadly, this is not the case as every time I attempt to set this functionality up in the app, it crashes. I’ve attempted to contact Digital Yacht for support, but they don’t seem too interested in talking. Total waste of time and money at this point. ### 1/5 — zur Navigation nicht zu gebrauchen *2022-05-05* Die Karten für Deutschland sind zur Navigation absolut nicht zu gebrauchen. Unpräzise und schwer zu lesen. Manche Details verschwinden, wenn man tiefer hineinzoomt - ohne Worte. ich hatte bei dem Preis nicht mit viel gerechnet - lohnt einfach nicht. ## Frequently asked questions about NavLink HD ### What is NavLink HD? NavLink HD is a marine navigation application that transforms your Apple device into a full-function chart plotter. It offers real-time GPS positioning, AIS overlays, and trip planning tools. ### Does NavLink HD have ads? No, NavLink HD does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional features and chart data. ### What marine charts are available for NavLink HD? High-resolution vector charts covering the US (including Great Lakes), Canada, UK & Ireland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Croatia, and Spain are available via separate in-app purchases. ### How do subscriptions work in NavLink HD? Subscriptions are 1-year plans that automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account, and subscriptions can be managed in your Account Settings. ### Can I use NavLink HD on a WiFi-only iPad? Yes, if you have a WiFi-only iPad, you will need an external Bluetooth GPS receiver, such as a Garmin Glo, to enable navigation features within NavLink HD. ### What is NavLink Pro? NavLink Pro is an in-app purchase subscription that provides live internet AIS feeds for your area and an Augmented Reality HorizonView. This feature displays course, route, navaids, AIS targets, and Air Draught on the camera display for easier identification. ### How often is NavLink HD updated? NavLink HD was last updated on April 3, 2024, with version 5.4.5. The app utilizes S57-based digital mapping with automatic updates for yearly chart subscriptions. ### What is the user rating for NavLink HD? NavLink HD has a user rating of 4.2 stars based on 11 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.4.5 — 2024-04-03 Sample French marine charts added for the Côte d'Azur Demo French route in the Cote d'Azure added for users in France. Improvements for running on Apple silicon Macs ### 5.4.4 — 2023-08-24 Charts for the whole of France, Portugal and Croatia now available Updated to support latest iOS ### 5.3 — 2021-03-03 Much much faster chart drawing on newer Apple devices ( iPhone 9 and later and iPad 6th gen and later) Tidal Streams, now and next 4 days ( UK & IE requires current chart subscription or free to try in Simulation mode on fresh install). See https://pocketmariner.com/tag/tidal-stream/ Support for iOS Dark mode - better for night time vision and use. NavLink now works on the new M1 MacBook. ### 5.2 — 2020-04-01 Variable Closest Point of Approach (CPA) times and distances including the ability to disable CPA alerting when not needed ( e.g. when in Harbour - set TCPA to 0). Minor bug fixes ### 5.0 — 2019-05-24 Support for iPhone X full screen - charts now go all the way to the edges. Detailed animated weather forecast maps including wind, waves, rain & pressure from now up to the 2 weeks ahead based on GFS model as used by NOAA and other leading Met Offices (IAP required). Simulation mode lets you experience all the IAP features for free. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*