# Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation — Route planner, AIS & Waterways > Comprehensive boating navigation app with route planning, water maps, and AIS. (iPhone/iPad app by Biggerworks.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterkaarten-boat-navigation/id421372355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Biggerworks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/354658697) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 349 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish - Released: 2011-04-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterkaarten-boat-navigation/id421372355/reviews.md ## What is Waterkaarten? The most comprehensive app for safe and prepared boating navigation. With route planner, water maps, AIS pairing, marinas, bridges and locks, offline use and more. Try it now for free and plan your next trip! With the Waterkaarten app (formerly ANWB Waterkaarten) you have everything you need at hand: • 12 countries, 1 price - covers the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Czechia. • Almanac info for all information you need on the water with just a few taps in the app • Current, always up-to-date information about marinas, bridges and locks including opening times • Plan optimal routes between your starting point and destination, including the objects you encounter • AIS+ shows all the boats near you on the water and at rest including their names and speed with just a tap • AIS pairing allows you to connect your AIS device to the app and see at a glance where surrounding ships are located Comprehensive and user friendly: • Locations of more than 8,000 marinas and all details of their existing facilities • More than 300,000 nautical objects (for example bridges, locks, markings, mooring places and more) • Stay up-to-date with the current navigation reports and obstructions from government agencies such as Rijkswaterstaat • Regular updates and free access to all new features • Show or hide 60 different layers of information on the nautical maps to see exactly what you need • Radio silence on the water? No problem! Download the corresponding charts for offline use • Use the app on up to 3 Android or iOS devices at no extra cost • Free Windows version included • Reliable service: We are at your service 7 days a week - simply email us at support@waterkaarten.app How it works: The Waterkaarten app is free during the 7-day trial. After that you can choose from one of our paid subscriptions. The subscription ends after credit expires. Subscriptions are not automatically renewed. If you purchase a subscription during the free 7-day trial period, we will add your new credit to your remaining balance. Payment methods for subscription: • The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account • At Apple you can use different payment methods, such as PayPal or credit card Even more boating pleasure with a Waterkaarten account: you can create an account in the app to activate your subscription on a total of 3 devices. Note: • The file size of the offline map material is very large and you are advised to download it on a stable Wi-Fi connection • Prolonged use of GPS in the background can considerably shorten the battery life of your device Do you have questions about the app? Please contact our helpdesk (support@waterkaarten.app) or read more on our website: www.waterkaarten.app/en. Please note that this app is only intended as an aid when navigating on the water. Stay alert to your surroundings while boating. ## Key features - Route planner - Water maps - AIS pairing - Marina and lock information - Offline map use - 12-country coverage ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Month subscription | $13.99 | one-time | | Year subscription | $49.00 | one-time | | Season subscription (3 months) | $36.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterkaarten-boat-navigation/id421372355/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Unersetzbar beim Hausboot-Urlaub *2026-08-11* Wir haben die Waterkaarten-App jetzt schon mehrfach bei unseren Hausboot-Urlauben in Deutschland und Belgien. Sie ist ihr Geld wert! Viele nützliche Infos zu Schleusen, Hebebrücken und Marinas inkl. aktuellen Telefonnummern. Wichtigste Funktion ist der Routenplaner um die Fahrtstrecke und Dauer zu planen. Vielen Dank an das Entwicklerteam, macht bitte ständig weiter so. **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung! 🙌 Beste Grüße, Ihr Waterkaarten-Team ### 4/5 — Super App *2026-08-05* Petit problème d’inscription lors du téléchargement mais correction dev apporté rapidement. **Developer response:** Bonjour, merci d'avoir pris le temps de mettre à jour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que tout fonctionne à nouveau comme souhaité et que vous êtes satisfait(e) de la solution apportée. Merci encore pour votre patience et nous vous souhaitons de très belles sorties sur l'eau! - Emma ### 1/5 — Impossible de s’inscrire *2026-08-02* Problème d’inscription après le téléchargement. Impossible de s’inscrire dessus, ne prend pas le mot de passe. **Developer response:** Bonjour, merci pour votre patience. Ce problème est désormais résolu et vous pouvez créer un compte Waterkaarten sans aucun souci. Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour le désagrément. Si vous avez besoin d'assistance, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à support@waterkaarten.app - Emma ### 5/5 — Einfach die beste App für die Navigation über Tablet / Handy *2026-07-31* Habe die App jetzt endlich für einen Törn in den Niederlanden auf anraten meines niederländischen Box-Nachbarn für einen Monat gekauft…und es hat sich gelohnt. Viele andere Apps ausprobiert da ich über ein iPad navigiere aber diese ist echt spitze. Klasse Routenplanung mit Zwischenstopps (alle aus der Karte auswählbar), allen Infos zu Brücken, Hebebrücken, Schleusen, usw mit Kontaktdaten und ein sehr gutes Verzeichnis der Liegeplätze und Yachthäfen. Es fehlen zwar ab und an mal Passantenanleger oder Marrekrite Liegeplätze aber das ist zu verschmerzen. Insgesamt eine geniale App mit Komfortfunktionen wie bei google maps…nur eben für Wasserstraßen in Europa. Ich werde nun bei jedem Törn das Monatsabo kaufen! **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung! 🙌🌟 Danke, Emma vom Waterkaarten-App-Team ### 2/5 — Unfortunately a failed app *2026-06-30* Very disappointed in the app for navigating in the Mediterranean Sea. Route planning is a joke as it takes you out to something like 6 NM out from the coast line, only to take you back to destination at the coast, adding like double the time and distance. Apps usually follow the shortest and closest safe route to destination. Too bad. **Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for reaching out. We're sorry to hear that the routing in the Mediterranean added unexpected time to your trip! To help explain what happened: Waterkaarten is specifically tailored for inland and coastal boating. While we do offer some coastal routes, our main focus is on rivers, canals, and inland waters, and our routing along the French coast is actually still under active development. Because safety is our absolute priority, our system is designed to be incredibly cautious, keeping vessels within tightly verified corridors rather than plotting a direct line across open deep-sea waters. This is likely why it guided you 6 NM out to ensure you safely cleared potential hazards while we continue to expand our maps. Whereabouts in the Mediterranean were you trying to plot your trip? If you’re open to sharing your exact start and end points with us at support@waterkaarten.app, we’d love to have our team take a close look at that specific journey to see if we can safely tweak it. Thanks, Jess, the Waterkaarten App Team ### 5/5 — Beste Navi App fürs Boot *2026-05-24* Habe viele andere Apps probiert. Dies ist die Beste! Kleiner Verbesserungsvorschlag: ein „Switch“ Button um Start und Ziel schnell zu tauschen wäre sehr hilfreich. Wie bei Google Maps … **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für das positive Feedback! Wenn du eine Route startest, fragt die App in welcher Richtung du die Rourte fahren willst. So brauchst du keinen Tausch Button. Vielen Dank, Jess vom Waterkaarten-App-Team ### 5/5 — Canal du midi *2026-05-06* Une des meilleures applications ### 5/5 — Beginner sailor *2025-11-05* Very well done ### 5/5 — Nach Update kleines Problem *2025-05-03* Nur noch Abstürze, keine Routenplanu g mehr möglich. App Deinstallieren und komplett neu laden war die Lösung ### 5/5 — Teuer geworden *2025-04-04* Nutze die App seit Jahren. Nicht ganz fehlerfrei, aber insgesamt hilfreich. Allerdings wird sie langsam zu teuer. Da hilft auch der Rabatt nicht! ## Frequently asked questions about Waterkaarten ### What does the Waterkaarten app do? The Waterkaarten app is a comprehensive tool for safe and prepared boating navigation. It offers features like route planning, detailed water maps, AIS pairing to see nearby vessels, and up-to-date information on marinas, bridges, and locks, including their opening times. ### What are the key features of this boating app? Key features include a route planner, extensive water maps covering 12 countries, AIS pairing with your device, detailed information on over 8,000 marinas and 300,000 nautical objects, offline map downloads, and the ability to display or hide 60 different map layers. ### How much does the Waterkaarten app cost? The app offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial period, users can choose from paid subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and can be managed through Apple's payment methods. Subscriptions are not automatically renewed. ### What devices is Waterkaarten compatible with? The app can be used on up to 3 Android or iOS devices at no extra cost with a subscription. A free Windows version is also included. Users can create an account to activate their subscription across multiple devices. ### Can I use the app offline? Yes, you can download the corresponding charts for offline use, which is ideal for situations with limited or no radio signal on the water. It is advised to download this large map material over a stable Wi-Fi connection. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.2.6 — 2026-08-03 - Improved the GPS experience on Wi-Fi-only iPads. ### 12.2.5 — 2026-05-21 • Route Fix: Resolved an issue that was causing errors when generating or viewing certain routes. • Dark Mode Improvements: Fixed visibility issues for sector light chords, ensuring they are now clearly visible in Dark Mode. ### 12.2.4 — 2026-05-04 • Route Fix: Resolved an issue that was causing errors when generating or viewing certain routes. • Dark Mode Improvements: Fixed visibility issues for sector light chords, ensuring they are now clearly visible in Dark Mode. ### 12.2.3 — 2026-04-02 Squashed some bugs and polished the gears to keep everything running smoothly. ### 12.2.2 — 2026-04-01 Squashed some bugs and polished the gears to keep everything running smoothly. ## Apps similar to Waterkaarten | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavve-boating-gps-map-chart/id1241140495) | 4.8 (6,211) | Free | Navigation | | [Aqua Map Boating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329) | 4.7 (13,587) | Free | Navigation | | [Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argo-navigation-boat-gps-map/id1463869636) | 4.9 (6,153) | Free | Navigation | | [Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-navvy-boat-navigation/id1479182650) | 4.7 (7,957) | Free | Navigation | | [iNavX: Marine Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inavx-marine-navigation/id286616280) | 4.8 (21,564) | Free | Navigation | | [Boating Logbook: Skipper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-logbook-skipper/id671764434) | 4.6 (35) | Free | Navigation | ## Related topics [argo boating navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/argo-boating-navigation) · [orca navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orca-navigation) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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