# SEAiq Pilot — #1 App for Pro Marine Pilots

> Professional marine pilot navigation app with advanced charting and AIS support. (iPhone/iPad app by Sakhalin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sakhalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/517213477)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 451 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842/reviews.md

## What is SEAiq Pilot?

SEAiq Pilot is designed especially for use by river, channel, and harbor pilots.  It includes support for charts in the S-57, S-63, iENC and BSB/KAP formats and use of external NMEA/AIS over WiFi.

IMPORTANT: For non-pilots, we recommend SEAiq and SEAiq USA.

This app is free to download.  All features are available during a 7-day evaluation period.  An in-app purchase is required to permanently upgrade the app, otherwise after the evaluation period only basic chart viewing is supported.

SEAiq Pilot and SEAiq Pilot VPP are the exact same app and differ only in how they are purchased.

Features unique to SEAiq Pilot include:
* Support for official HO S-57/S-63 marine charts
* Adheres to IHO S-52 chart display standards
* Predicted vessel display (with ROT)
* Docking aids displaying distance/velocity to wharf fenders
* Vessel catalog
* Supports WiFi based AIS plugs and Portable Pilot Units
* NMEA/AIS record and playback
* Waypoints, routes, ETA, XTD, speed limits
* Route Meeting Point
* Visual CPA
* AIS "virtual boarding"
* Mariners tools: VRM, EBL, Mariners Notes, Clearing Lines

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB/KAP chart support
- External NMEA/AIS over WiFi
- Predicted vessel display
- Docking aids
- Vessel catalog
- NMEA/AIS record and playback
- Mariners tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade for Premium Features | $399.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #188 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of SEAiq Pilot?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 🌟 Comprehensive functionalities
- 💡 Innovative features
- ✅ Reliable and dependable
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- 🛠️ Highly customizable
- 🤝 Outstanding customer support
- 📈 Continuous improvement and updates
- 🗺️ Supports various chart formats (ENCs, S63, Raster)
- ⚓ Excellent for pilotage and docking
- 🌐 Works with various hardware configurations
- 🎯 Accurate and precise navigation
- 🧰 Loads of useful features
- 💯 Professional grade navigation

**Cons**

- 📉 Increasing cost
- ❓ Chart loading can be tedious
- ⚠️ Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
- 🤔 Difficulty in purchasing subscriptions
- 🎨 Graphics could be improved
- ❓ Chartworld integration issues
- 📱 Performance issues on older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 🐛 Graphics are poor
- 🐛 Hard to see own ship AIS for boarding
- 🐛 iOS 14 position acquisition issues with AIS pilot plug Wifi
- 🐛 Waypoints can be accidentally deleted
- 🐛 Chartworld map loading issues
- 🐛 AIS target display issues

**Most requested features**

- Add Vietnamese to language section
- Allow waypoints to be locked
- Make active tools (EBL, VRM) a different color than orange
- Ability to use voice record through Bluetooth for VDR functionality
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot/id595198842/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pilot

*2026-06-29*

It works extremely well

### 5/5 — Useful

*2026-04-21*

Top app

### 5/5 — The best PPU system

*2025-12-26*

This is the best and most user friendly PPU software I’ve seen. Very comprehensive and no glitches. Highly recommended. Support is excellent. I’ve used this for many years and also tested many others.

### 5/5 — SEAiq Pilot

*2025-11-27, version 5.5.0*

A very good product that is still receiving attention to incorporate new and relevant features. Excellent value for money. Even has some better features than ECDIS.

### 5/5 — Good App For Pilotage

*2025-11-19, version 5.5.0*

Verry Good For Pilotage in channel and port / Berthing Mode

### 5/5 — Muito confiável

*2025-11-15*

Bastante completo nos requisitos de navegação. E a função de adicionar “bacalhau” para atualizar dados de profundidade é extremamente útil

### 5/5 — Almost 10yrs use as Harbor Pilot.

*2025-09-14*

What can I say, it works great and the enterprise subscription has all the configuration I need as a harbor pilot.  Works great with my Navicom Dynamics PPU and even my older Pilotstech stuff.

### 5/5 — Thụ

*2025-06-22, version 5.4.17*

Ghjjj

### 1/5 — Grafik unzureichend

*2025-03-11, version 5.4.16*

Grafik schlecht

### 5/5 — Consistently dependable

*2025-03-04*

Having used and tested most pilot navigation software on the market since the inclusion of ENCs, I can say that SEAiq has always worked without a glitch.
During its roll out, the developer was able to adapt to the various demands of the pilots implementing it in their practice.  Another feature that is hard to match is that this software will work with virtually any hardware configuration on the market today.
Intuitive software.

## Frequently asked questions about SEAiq Pilot

### What does SEAiq Pilot do?

SEAiq Pilot is a specialized navigation application for professional marine pilots. It offers support for various chart formats like S-57 and S-63, and can integrate with external NMEA/AIS devices over WiFi. The app provides advanced features for safe and efficient piloting.

### What are the key features of SEAiq Pilot?

Key features include support for official S-57/S-63 marine charts, adherence to IHO S-52 chart display standards, predicted vessel display with ROT, docking aids, a vessel catalog, and support for WiFi-based AIS plugs and Portable Pilot Units. It also offers NMEA/AIS record and playback, waypoints, routes, and various mariners tools.

### How much does SEAiq Pilot cost?

The app is free to download and offers a 7-day evaluation period where all features are accessible. After the evaluation, an in-app purchase is required to permanently upgrade the app. Without the upgrade, only basic chart viewing is supported.

### What devices is SEAiq Pilot compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports external NMEA/AIS over WiFi, indicating compatibility with devices that can transmit this data wirelessly. It also supports Portable Pilot Units. Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life.

### Who should use SEAiq Pilot?

SEAiq Pilot is specifically designed for professional river, channel, and harbor pilots. For general marine navigation needs, users are recommended to explore SEAiq and SEAiq USA.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.3 — 2026-08-25

* Minor improvements and fixes

### 5.6.0 — 2026-02-23

* Minor improvements and fixes

### 5.5.3 — 2026-01-01

* Minor improvements and fixes

### 5.5.2 — 2025-12-13

* Fixes for IOS 26

### 5.5.0 — 2025-08-30

* Minor improvements and fixes

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## More apps by Sakhalin

- [SEAiq USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-usa/id519545162)
- [SEAiq](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq/id529514298)
- [SEAiq Pilot VPP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-pilot-vpp/id896469937)
- [SEAiq Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaiq-watch/id1463247792)

All apps by Sakhalin: https://appshunter.io/developer/517213477

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