Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Great nautical charts

2.5K ratings
313 reviews
#62 in top-grossing Navigation
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2019
  • June 17, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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About

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

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)
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What's New in Simrad

4.6.1

June 17, 2026

We’ve been hard at work making your experience better! In this update, we’ve focused on fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance.

Subscription plans

Region

Simrad Premium for The Bahamas region

$22.991 Year
14 Days trial
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Charts

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📈 62+2

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This app rose +2 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

Crash always after start

I start the app on an iPhone 16 pro max , lastest updates .
After I see the default screen and try to hit any function it crashes.
Can’t use the app where I payed for.
Please contact me asap

Crashes

When the app works, it works good. Lately, when I use the app it crashes. Tried to delete and re install. Nothing is working. Very frustrating.

Want to like but FORCED TO HATE IT

No matter how much I want to love the app, there are too many continuous glitches that I cannot rely on to be functional when needed.
It constantly faults out and resets itself when I’m doing any task (waypoint search, scanning map, gps coordinates).
When inputting gps, the numbers fault out and get stuck in glitch mode where it won’t input. It’s more really annoying, it’s useless most times!
Will be switching to Garmin with active captain as soon as my Simrad craps out. Want to like, forced to hate.
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Constant crashing

Just an unbelievably unreliable app. Crashes constantly. Can’t be relied upon for anything. Huge potential but mostly a waste of time.

Crashes

Constantly crashes, reinstalled multiple times on both iPhone and IPad.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Sync issues with Simrad chartplotters

Bug

Offline maps not working as expected

Bug

Coordinates not recognized properly

Bug

Routing issues and inaccurate routes

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Import/export of routes and waypoints

Feature

More customization options

Feature

Better weather and tide data integration

Feature

Improved auto-routing capabilities

Feature

Support for more device types

Feature

FAQ

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.