Best apps like SmartBoat

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for something like SmartBoat? We've analyzed 9+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to SmartBoat

navCenter#1

navCenter by GUARDIAN DIGITAL LTD

NMEA & AIS MF Display
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.4(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your Apple devices into a multifunctional display for marine navigation data, including NMEA and AIS. It also provides autopilot remote control capabilities for compatible systems, connecting via a WiFi gateway.

2.0(3 ratings)
Free
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Access all your vessel data on your mobile device with this app. It displays engine status, sailing performance, battery levels, and alarm notifications. The companion hardware provides GPS and NMEA 2000 data via Bluetooth.

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Access critical information for emergency beacons and live data from Class B AIS devices. Utilize NFC for PLB, EPIRB, and MOB details, including battery status and test results. Configure settings and view live AIS targets via WiFi connection.

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Anchor Sentry
Anchor Sentry
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This app monitors your ship's position while anchored, alerting you if the anchor drags and the vessel moves outside a set perimeter. It offers advanced features like distance circles, prohibited zone alerts, and background operation for continuous monitoring.

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Explore with Imray
Explore with Imray
Explore with Imray
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Access Imray's renowned cruising guides and pilot books on your mobile device. This app provides verified sailing directions, marina data, and points of interest for over 17,000 locations, all available offline. Enhance your passage planning and sailing experience with trusted, first-hand researched content.

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Imray Navigator
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This marine chart plotter provides nautical charts for various sea activities. Plan passages, create routes, and share tracks. Offers GPS, tides, and AIS integration for comprehensive navigation.

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