Best apps like WakeRoute

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated September 2026

WakeRoute is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 7+ 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

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qtVlm by Meltemus SAS

Navigation and weather routing
3.5(8 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😞(374 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

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