Aqua Map Boating vs NautNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Official NOAA nautical charts
- Offline map downloads
- GPS track recording
- Tides and currents predictions
- Anchor Alarm
- NMEA instrument connectivity
- AIS with collision detection
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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
NautNav
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Aqua Map Boating | NautNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEC 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
Aqua Map Boating
- 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
- US & Canada - Nautical chart$49.99
- Bahamas - Explorer Chartbooks$139.99
NautNav
- 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









