# Simrad: Companion for Boaters — Great nautical charts > Boating navigation app with charts, weather, route planning, and GPS. (iPhone/iPad app by Navico Norway AS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,513 App Store ratings · 306 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 168 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-11-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749/reviews.md ## What is Simrad? With detailed charting powered by C-MAP®, weather and marine traffic information, route planning and GPS, it is the perfect aid to navigation for boaters, and is a must-have for water-lovers with Simrad on-board. The Simrad App Includes: - Activation and Registration of your Simrad Chartplotter - FREE C-MAP Chart Viewer - Autorouting™ – find the best route to your favourite places - Personal Waypoints - Track Recording - Thousands of pre-loaded Points of Interest, including relevant information about marinas, harbours, beaches, shops and much more - Marine Weather Forecast - Weather Along the Route - Weather Overlay - Chart Personalisation - Import & Export GPX Files – share your Routes, Tracks or Waypoints with friends - Measure Distance Tool Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional features, including: - Full GPS Functionality - Offline Map Downloads - REVEAL Shaded Relief - High-Resolution Bathymetry - Custom Depth Shading - AIS & C-MAP Traffic Try before you buy… Experience the Simrad App Premium for yourself, with a free 14-day trial (3-day trial in Denmark and Sweden). The Simrad App updates on a continuous basis to make sure you get the best experience and to bring you the most up-to-date maps and functionalities. Compatible with: GO5 XSE; GO7 XSR; GO9 XSE; GO12 XSE NSS Evo3; NSS Evo3S; NSX Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy policy: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/privacy.html Terms of service: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/tos.html ## Key features - Detailed nautical charts - Marine weather forecasts - Route planning with Autorouting™ - GPS and track recording - Points of Interest database - Offline map downloads (Premium) - AIS & C-MAP Traffic (Premium) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Region | $22.99 | per year | | Region | $22.99 | per year | | Caribbean | $31.99 | per year | | Region | $18.49 | per year | | Region | $18.49 | per year | | Atlantic Ocean | $54.99 | per year | | North America | $22.99 | per year | | Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year | | Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year | | Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year | | Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year | | Region | $32.99 | per year | ## Chart rankings - #54 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store) ## What do users think of Simrad? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great navigation - 🚀 Accurate charting - 🚀 Useful planning features - 🚀 Seamless integration with Simrad hardware - 👍 User-friendly interface - 👍 Helpful for fishing and boating **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🐛 Syncing issues with Simrad devices - 🐛 Unreliable offline maps - 🐛 Buggy and unstable - 👎 Poor customer support - 👎 Difficult to use and navigate **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - Sync issues with Simrad chartplotters - Offline maps not working as expected - Coordinates not recognized properly - Routing issues and inaccurate routes **Most requested features** - Import/export of routes and waypoints - More customization options - Better weather and tide data integration - Improved auto-routing capabilities - Support for more device types ## Recent user reviews (10 of 306) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Not worth a subscription and wish I did not get Simrad on our boat *2026-08-24, version 4.6.1* For months I click settings and it just spins trying to load. I delete the app and reinstall and it works for a week and then the same. Nothing ever saves in the settings when it works. I go back in and any changes I have made go back to the defaults. Multiple times I have contacted Simrad and never hear from anyone. If you have an app it should get better and if you are charging a subscription you should provide service for your customers. ### 2/5 — Crashes *2026-08-23, version 4.6.1* The app would be great but only works a a hand full of times most of time it crashes before it loads. Wether on wifi or cellular ### 1/5 — Maps are ok app sucks *2026-08-23, version 4.6.1* Was fishing off the west coast of Vancouver Island NO CELL SERVICE OR DATA. I have a simrad chart plotter and electronics / radar on my boat but still pay for the app as a back up and to easily search/navigate areas. The app logged me out randomly and couldn’t log back in until I had cell service. I find this to be a really poor experience and will probably just cancel my subscription because of it. ### 1/5 — Extremely unstable and syncing is very unreliable. *2026-08-21, version 4.6.1* The Simrad app has a lot of potential and some genuinely useful features, but unfortunately the overall experience is extremely unstable. The biggest problem is syncing with my Simrad chartplotter. Getting routes, waypoints and other data to sync between the app and the boat has been frustratingly unreliable and at times seems nearly impossible. The app also frequently gets stuck with a loading spinner that never finishes. I have experienced this simply opening Settings or changing certain preferences, and the problem can persist even after closing and reopening the app. I have also experienced frequent crashes and ultimately had to delete and reinstall the app just to get it working properly again. This is especially disappointing because the charting and integration with Simrad hardware should make this a very useful companion app. Instead, I find myself hesitant to change settings because I don’t know whether the app will become stuck again. For an app intended to complement expensive marine navigation equipment, reliability and synchronization should be fundamental. I hope Simrad/Navico focuses on stability, reliable cloud syncing, and seamless communication with its chartplotters. The ecosystem could be excellent if these basic reliability issues were fixed. ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2026-08-19, version 4.6.1* When you open the app, it closes on its own after a few seconds seconds ### 2/5 — Crashes, sync problems, practically unusable and ZERO customer support. *2026-08-17, version 4.6.1* The app is so buggy it’s almost unusable. I would love for it to work since navigation apps crashing while at sea are a big problem. The app keeps asking me for feedback. So I tried to give Simrad feedback. That part of the app DOESN’T WORK EITHER. Here is what I tried to send them… I have multiple issues. Lately the map can take up to 2 minutes to load and the app will often crash before it loads. This is when I have good reception / bandwidth and location is working fine since I can pinpoint my location on Apple Maps and other apps that need my location. Every time I click on weather in setting the app goes into a permanent spinning state. It doesn’t matter if I quit the app or even hard reboot my phone, nothing gets it out of that state. I end up having to delete the app and re-install to get it working again. This happens 100% of the time when going into weather settings. Syncing between the app and phone is very tedious and prone to crashes. It will sometimes “sync” for ten minutes when it really is doing nothing at all. I often have to sit at my helm and tether my phone to my Simrad so I can log into c-map to sync routes, tracks, and places. This is embarrassing since it can often take over 10 minutes while my guests are wondering what’s wrong with my boat (while I silently curse). I was able to register my Simrad GO7 XSR the once. But I had to delete the app to get it working at all. Now it won’t register anymore. I have deleted the unit and reset / deleted the app I also removed the unit from c-map. I am very frustrated with syncing my pre planned routes, places or tracks. This app is pretty embarrassing. There always seems to be a hiccup and it takes far too long to figure out what to do. It’s to the point that the app is becoming unusable. I am on an iPhone 16 pro running the latest iOS I am in the tech / computer field so it is not that I am inept It is 100% software and synchronization related issues. I have found that the C-Map (a closely integrated app since my Simrad uses C-Map) has almost identical problems. This is probably because they are hurt subsidiaries of the same company and the same people write both apps or use an underlying part to power both apps. I seriously WON’T buy my next boat with a Simrad. It’s my mistake for believing the Simrad materials, websites and representatives. NOT ONE person / user I have talked to has described Simrad as bug free, easy to use or intuitive. The only people who would be interested in this app are people who own a Simrad. We are all stupid for believing a company that releases software updates for our units that breaks the entire unit and requires a very time consuming re-setting up I will never update the boat unit software again. It will stay at this version until I get rid of it (hopefully this year). ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2026-08-16, version 4.6.1* Was good until the update, all contour lines have disappeared. Setting never save and cannot sync with my actual Simrad unit on my boat. I will not be paying for another year, pretty disappointing. ### 1/5 — Crashed and hard to use *2026-08-16, version 4.6.1* The simrad app crashes regularly. Also the Simrad team should look at the Navionics app - the difference in auto-route and manual editing is night and day. ### 2/5 — Want to like but forced to hate *2026-08-13, version 4.6.1* No matter how much I want to love the app bc it links and saves all my waypoint, there are too many continuous glitches that I cannot rely on it to be functional when needed. It constantly faults out and resets itself when I’m doing anything. When inputting gps, the number fault out and get stuck in glitch mode where it won’t input. It’s just really annoying. Will be switching to Garmin with active captain as soon as my Simrad craps out. Want to like, forced to hate. ### 1/5 — Very poor *2026-08-12, version 4.6.1* Half the time it just shuts off when you tap the red field where the map should be. Rout planning is a pain. The Garmin app is easier to use and more reliable. ## Frequently asked questions about Simrad ### What does the Simrad app do? The Simrad app is a navigation aid for boaters, offering detailed nautical charts powered by C-MAP®, weather information, route planning, and GPS functionality. It helps users navigate, plan trips, and access points of interest like marinas and harbours. ### What are the key features of the Simrad app? Key features include C-MAP chart viewing, Autorouting™ for route planning, personal waypoints, track recording, points of interest, marine weather forecasts, and chart personalization. Premium features offer full GPS, offline map downloads, and advanced charting like REVEAL Shaded Relief. ### How much does the Simrad app cost? The app offers a free version with basic charting and navigation tools. Premium features, including full GPS and offline map downloads, are available through a subscription, which includes a free 14-day trial (3-day trial in Denmark and Sweden). ### What devices is the Simrad app compatible with? The app is compatible with specific Simrad chartplotter models, including the GO5 XSE, GO7 XSR, GO9 XSE, GO12 XSE, NSS Evo3, NSS Evo3S, and NSX. It is designed to work in conjunction with Simrad on-board equipment. ### What are the benefits of the premium subscription? The premium subscription unlocks advanced features essential for serious boaters, such as full GPS functionality for real-time navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no internet access, and enhanced charting details like REVEAL Shaded Relief and high-resolution bathymetry. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.6.1 — 2026-06-17 We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance. ### 4.6.0 — 2026-01-16 We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance. ### 2.5.4 — 2025-09-18 We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance. ### 2.5.3 — 2025-07-07 We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance. ### 2.5.2 — 2025-04-02 We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance. We’re also introducing a new cartography feature: - New: IC-ENC charts are now available in the app for users with a Premium subscription. - Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed several bugs to improve stability and ensure smoother functionality. - UI Enhancements: Small updates to improve the overall user interface for a better experience. ## Apps similar to Simrad | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aqua Map Boating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329) | 4.7 (13,587) | Free | Navigation | | [i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-boating-marine-charts-and-gps/id994992062) | 4.5 (14,760) | Free | Navigation | | [iNavX: Marine Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280) | 4.8 (21,564) | Free | Navigation | | [Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650) | 4.7 (7,957) | Free | Navigation | | [Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495) | 4.8 (6,211) | Free | Navigation | | [Navionics® Boating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navionics-boating/id744920098) | 2.9 (2,321) | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by Navico Norway AS - [Link: Connect Your Boat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-connect-your-boat/id565848636) - [FishHunter - Fish Finder/Sonar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhunter-fish-findersonar/id742636886) - [C-MAP: Boating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-map-boating/id967289980) - [Simrad System Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-system-builder/id998197059) - [Lowrance System Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowrance-system-builder/id1016369323) - [B&G System Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-and-g-system-builder/id1026543356) All apps by Navico Norway AS: https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153 ## Related topics [simrad](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/simrad) · [simrad link](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/simrad-link) · [harbor pbl](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/harbor-pbl) · [c-map](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/c-map) · [great lakes hd nautical charts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/great-lakes-hd-nautical-charts) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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