Comparison

Aqua Map Boating vs NautNav

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aqua Map Boating

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Highlights
  • Official NOAA nautical charts
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS track recording
  • Tides and currents predictions
  • Anchor Alarm
  • NMEA instrument connectivity
  • AIS with collision detection
Features
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Free 14-day trial for all subscriptions   Aqua Map offers weekly updated OFFICIAL NAUTICAL CHARTS (NOAA) for marine navigation. Purchase a chart subscription for the area of your interest, download the map areas for offline use, and connect your onboard instruments for a complete experience. ● BASIC FEATURES - Switch between manual and auto route planning modes - Record your GPS tracks - Store and share your navigation data (markers, routes, and recorded tracks) - Display tides and currents predictions and simulations - Increase your safety with Anchor Alarm - Enable Live Sharing to interact with the Aqua Map community - Display points of interest from the "ActiveCaptain" and "Waterway Guide" communities ● EXPERT SUBSCRIPTION Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - Marine forecasts (wind, waves, currents, gusts, salinity, sea surface temperature + weather information for any point on the map) - Overlay satellite images on the charts - Advanced AnchorLink with anchorage mirroring and email/telegram notifications for greater peace of mind while anchored, even if you are away from the boat - Connect your NMEA instruments via WiFi (autopilot, depth sounder, wind sensor, compass, GPS) and use their data on the app - AIS with automatic collision detection - Route Explorer for real-time information on all elements along your route ● MASTER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BEST NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE Note: this subscription does not include charts; it must be paired with a chart subscription. - All features of the EXPERT subscription are included in the MASTER subscription. + LOCAL DATA: > US: Army Corps of Engineers surveys for safe navigation in shallow waters > US: LNMs and "List of Lights" navaids from the Coast Guard. > Canada: NAVWARNs from the Coast Guard. > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > Western Australia: temporary Notices from the Transport WA   ● PURCHASE OPTIONS To access the charts, you need to purchase a chart subscription for the area of interest. Optionally, you can add the Expert subscription or the Master subscription to unlock extra navigation features and additional data. Subscription payments will be made through your account (Apple ID). The annual subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal in the account settings section after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.aquamap.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.aquamap.app/privacy-policy

About

NautNav

Features
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NautNav is the copilot that keeps you off the rocks. The "Waze of the sea" for sailors and powerboaters: from planning at the marina to arrival at your destination, with safety first. Here the unit of measure is the demonstrably valid route, not the pretty route. Every track runs through a safety system that rejects paths crossing land or shallow water before you cast off. GO OR NO-GO? Check wind, waves, swell, tide, visibility and temperature in real time and make the Go/No-Go call clearly. The day's conditions sit right on the home screen, next to the map. ROUTES THAT PROVE THEMSELVES Set origin and destination and get a route validated meter by meter. The Safety Kernel works with a coastline mask, bathymetry and real obstacles (dikes, breakwaters, piers) to keep your keel clear of the bottom. NAVIGATE AND RECORD WITHOUT THINKING In free navigation mode, your trip is recorded by GPS automatically and becomes a logbook. Speed, distance and time at sea, all logged. YOUR FLEET IN YOUR POCKET Register each vessel with cruising speed, top speed, tank capacity and fuel burn. Keep your boat's data at hand when it's time to plan. DIGITAL LOGBOOK Review every passage with map replay, distance covered and total time at sea. Your time aboard, organized. THE FLEET IS THE PROOF The more boats sail a region, the better the route gets. The community corroborates real paths and reports hazards, turning the experience of those who went before into intelligence for those about to go. OFFLINE MAPS Download entire regions and navigate without relying on signal. Coverage along the coast of Brazil and destinations like the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Portugal and the US East Coast. MADE BY SAILORS, FOR SAILORS Trilingual (Portuguese, English and Spanish). An interface built for precise reading under harsh sun, on your phone, at sea. PLANS • Marujo: free to start. • Capitão and Comandante: advanced features for those who take the boat seriously. Fair winds and calm seas. See you on the water.

Screenshots

Aqua Map Boating4 screens
NautNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Aqua Map Boating at #78 against NautNav's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aqua Map Boating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and NautNav sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, NautNav every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Aqua Map Boating versus NautNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua Map BoatingNautNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEC s.r.l.HEVI SERVICOS LTDA

Bugs and requests

Aqua Map Boating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking and positioning
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved route planning and optimization
  • Offline map caching and seamless downloads
  • Tidal and wind data overlays
  • Sync capabilities across devices

NautNav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions15
  • Florida - NOAA Nautical chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Alabama to Texas charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Cape Cod to Chesapeake Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • New England - Nautical charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Virginia to Georgia - Charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Midwest-Minnesota lake charts14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Michigan & Great Lakes chart14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • US - Nautical & Lakes charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • US & Canada - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Caribbean South Nautical chart14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Bermuda - nautical charts14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Expert14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Aqua Map Master14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Bahamas - Explorer Charts14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
  • Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99
4 purchases

NautNav

Subscriptions4
  • NautNav Captain Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • NautNav Commander Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • NautNav Captain Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
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  • NautNav Commander Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Aqua Map Boating free?
Aqua Map Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NautNav free?
NautNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aqua Map Boating or NautNav have ads?
Neither Aqua Map Boating nor NautNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aqua Map Boating or NautNav?
Aqua Map Boating ships an update weekly, and NautNav every 5 days. Most recently, Aqua Map Boating was updated on October 18, 2026 and NautNav on October 8, 2026.

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