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 marine navigation app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for offline use. It offers features like route planning, GPS track recording, tide and current predictions, and anchor alarms. Advanced subscriptions unlock marine forecasts, NMEA instrument connectivity, and local data for enhanced safety and navigation.

Highlights
  • Official NOAA nautical charts
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS track recording
  • Tide and current 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. > Denmark: Warnings and Notices from the DMA > France: Warnings, Notices and Regulations from the PING > Italy: Ordinanze from the Italian Coast Guard > Portugal: Navigational Warnings from the IHPT for Portugal and islands > 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

This app acts as a "Waze of the sea" for boaters, offering intelligent route planning with a focus on safety. It provides offline nautical maps, weather forecasts, and tools for managing your boat and crew.

Highlights
  • Safe route planning with safety system
  • Community-verified tracks
  • Weather and tides along course
  • Offline nautical maps
  • Boat and crew management
  • Fuel and maintenance logs
Features
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NautNav is the copilot that keeps you off the rocks. The "Waze of the sea" for sailors and boaters: from planning at the marina to arriving at your destination, with safety first. Here the unit of measure is a demonstrably valid route, not a pretty line. Every route passes through a safety system that rejects paths crossing land or shallow water before you cast off. Safe route planning with community-verified tracks Weather and tides along your course Offline nautical maps for 13 regions Boat and crew management, fuel and maintenance logs Navigate back the way you came Start free. Upgrade anytime for advanced navigation and fleet tools. Privacy Policy: https://www.nautnav.com/privacidade Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.nautnav.com/termos

Screenshots

Aqua Map Boating4 screens
NautNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NautNav at 100% against Aqua Map Boating's 65%. Aqua Map Boating's advantage is chart position (#83 vs 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and NautNav sells 2 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 November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Aqua Map Boating versus NautNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqua Map BoatingNautNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB52 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGEC s.r.l.HEVI SERVICOS LTDA

Customer experience

Aqua Map Boating

All ratings13,854 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.1%

NautNav

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

10 purchases

Aqua Map Boating

Subscriptions8
  • 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
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  • 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
2 purchases

NautNav

Subscriptions2
  • NautNav Captain Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • NautNav Captain Annual14 Days trial$69.991 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 November 10, 2026 and NautNav on November 9, 2026.

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