Best WakeRoute alternatives: apps like WakeRoute: Sail Race Tracker

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Updated November 2026

WakeRoute is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 6+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to WakeRoute

qtVlm#1

qtVlm by Meltemus SAS

Navigation and weather routing
3.7(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This navigation software is designed for sailing boats, offering a free version with basic GRIB viewing and an optional full version with advanced weather routing, chart modules, and communication features. It supports various chart formats and NMEA data sources, with a simulation mode for learning.

4.0😞(383 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides sailors with advanced navigation tools, including detailed charts, route planning, weather forecasts, and marine traffic information. It can be used standalone or synced with compatible onboard electronics for a comprehensive on-water experience.

What We Love

  • πŸ’‘ Easy route planning
  • πŸš€ Useful charts
  • πŸ‘ Convenient app
  • πŸš€ Great for planning and mirroring to plotter
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive interface
  • πŸš€ Excellent charts and auto-routing

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes frequently
  • πŸ› Buggy, unreliable connection to plotter
  • πŸ› Routes disappear or get duplicated
  • πŸ› Unintuitive, clunky user experience
  • πŸ› Inaccurate routing, ignores bridge heights
  • πŸ› Requires internet connection, doesn't work offline
  • πŸ› Slow, unresponsive, and glitchy
  • πŸ› Lacks key features like AIS, tidal info, and more
Raymarine#3

Raymarine by Raymarine UK Limited

Mobile Companion for Raymarine
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
1.5😞(17 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Works when connected
  • πŸ‘ Screen mirroring functional
  • πŸ‘ Good for replicating screen
  • πŸ‘ Can control plotter from iPad
  • πŸ‘ Adds another touchscreen
  • πŸ‘ Amazing app functionality
  • πŸ‘ Fixed in latest version
  • πŸ‘ Works with Axiom 7+

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Fails to connect reliably
  • πŸ› Closes immediately
  • πŸ› Connection lost message
  • πŸ› Unusable due to crashing
  • πŸ› Continuously disconnects
  • πŸ› Drops Wi-Fi connection
  • πŸ› Poor connectivity
  • πŸ› Bad resolution
  • πŸ› Laggy performance
  • πŸ› Crashes every time
  • πŸ› Connects but no function
  • πŸ› Needs internet to connect
  • πŸ› Login server issues
  • πŸ› Owner login fails
  • πŸ› Pop-up never goes away
  • πŸ› Not useful without Rayco plotter
  • πŸ› Simple screen rotation not working
  • πŸ› Unstable, fails to maintain connection
  • πŸ› Grainy and hard to read
  • πŸ› Ignores screen rotation
  • πŸ› Constantly loses connection
  • πŸ› Tiny text, unusable at night
  • πŸ› Screen displayed sideways
  • πŸ› Drops often
  • πŸ› Can't log in on iPhone
  • πŸ› No alerts sent
  • πŸ› SMS alerts not working
  • πŸ› Support is nonexistent
  • πŸ› Wi-Fi dropping out
  • πŸ› Not user friendly updates
  • πŸ› Password issues
  • πŸ› Account creation difficult
  • πŸ› App is a joke
  • πŸ› Doesn't work with Element series
  • πŸ› Cannot interact with autopilot
  • πŸ› App sees connection but no access
  • πŸ› Frequently locks up
  • πŸ› Slow reaction speed
  • πŸ› Only read rights message
  • πŸ› Cannot set up account
  • πŸ› Chart download issues
  • πŸ› Password incorrect message
  • πŸ› Disaster of an app
  • πŸ› Cannot mirror MFD
  • πŸ› App does not recognize Wi-Fi
  • πŸ› Cannot set up boat
  • πŸ› Password not recognized
  • πŸ› Invalid login message
  • πŸ› Pretty worthless
  • πŸ› Doesn't work with A series plotters
  • πŸ› App won't recognize Wi-Fi connection
  • πŸ› Unusable on iPhone
  • πŸ› Does not send notifications
  • πŸ› No way to set alert priority
  • πŸ› Poor Wi-Fi implementation
  • πŸ› Laggy and grainy display
  • πŸ› Needs dark mode
  • πŸ› Can't interact with autopilot
  • πŸ› Chart download issues
  • πŸ› Password incorrect message
  • πŸ› Disaster of an app
  • πŸ› Cannot mirror MFD
  • πŸ› App does not recognize Wi-Fi
  • πŸ› Cannot set up boat
  • πŸ› Password not recognized
  • πŸ› Invalid login message
  • πŸ› Pretty worthless
  • πŸ› Doesn't work with A series plotters
  • πŸ› App won't recognize Wi-Fi connection
  • πŸ› Unusable on iPhone
  • πŸ› Does not send notifications
  • πŸ› No way to set alert priority
  • πŸ› Poor Wi-Fi implementation
  • πŸ› Laggy and grainy display
  • πŸ› Needs dark mode
  • πŸ› Crashing frequently
  • πŸ› Pinch to zoom doesn't work
  • πŸ› Cannot create account
  • πŸ› Data not in correct format