Best Almanac Nautical Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
12 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free almanac nautical apps? 12 of our 241+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Almanac Nautical Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1EZ Nautical AlmanacEZ Nautical Almanac$9.995.0★ (5)NoNoJun 2026
2Perpetual Nautical AlmanacPerpetual Nautical Almanac$6.995.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
3Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
4Nautical Calculator ProNautical Calculator Pro$8.995.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
5Navigation AlmanacNavigation AlmanacFreeNoNoAug 2026
6EZ Celestial NavigationEZ Celestial Navigation$29.994.9★ (19)NoNoJul 2026
7Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.7★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
8Nautical Calculator PreviewNautical Calculator PreviewFree5.0★ (1)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Almanac Nautical

EZ Nautical Almanac#1

EZ Nautical Almanac by EZ Celestial LLC

ezNA
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(5 ratings)
$9.99
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Access 100 years of nautical almanac data digitally, from 1960 to 2059. This app offers enhanced navigation features like instant page access, highlighting, and zoom, supporting celestial navigation activities offline.

Nautical Charts & Maps#3

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.8K ratings)
$8.99
#16in Navigation
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Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good performance
  • 💡 Useful for planning and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed charts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Limited chart coverage
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)

More Almanac Nautical apps to explore

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Nautical Calculator Pro
Nautical Calculator Pro
Nautical Calculator Pro
by Giacomo Gabriele
$8.99

This app provides comprehensive tools for solving complex nautical navigation calculations, including route planning, celestial navigation, and tidal predictions. It features a world map for route visualization and offline functionality for map display.

Route calculationPoint on Rhumb Line/Great CircleCelestial navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
5
Navigation Almanac
Navigation Almanac
Navigation Almanac
Sight reduction & almanac
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
6
EZ Celestial Navigation
EZ Celestial Navigation
EZ Celestial Navigation
ezAlmanacOne
$29.99

This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.

Automated sight reduction and LOP plottingManual Nautical Almanac and Pub. 229 table accessObservation archiving and restoration
🗺️ Navigation
(19)
paid
7
Hip Charts
Hip Charts
Hip Charts
NOAA ENC Charts
Free

Access NOAA nautical charts for free on your mobile devices. View charts online and download single areas for offline use. Additional features like multiple offline downloads and custom boundaries require a purchase.

Unlimited online NOAA chart viewingDownload single chart areas for offline useAutomatic chart loading
🗺️ Navigation
(6)
free with in-app purchases
8
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for marine navigation, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and advanced sailing calculations. It also offers features for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
9
The Navigator
The Navigator
The Navigator
by The Nautical Institute
Free

This free publication offers insights and professional development for marine navigators. It features articles on crucial topics like radar, ECDIS, and passage planning, with access to past editions.

Professional marine navigation insightsFree publicationArticles on radar and ECDIS
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
10
OpenSeaMap
OpenSeaMap
OpenSeaMap
The open nautical chart
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a free, worldwide nautical chart with detailed sea information, including lights, weather data, and harbor details. It offers chartplotting, waypoint management, and offline map caching for navigation. Users can mark locations, enter coordinates, and adjust chart zoom for optimal viewing.

Free worldwide sea chartChartplotting with trackingWaypoint creation and export
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
NOAA Nautical Charts & Map
NOAA Nautical Charts & Map
NOAA Nautical Charts & Map
Marine Navigation Map Download
$5.99

Access over 1000 NOAA Raster Navigational Charts for offline and online use. Features GPS location, navigation plotting, and basic instrumentation. Provides links to essential boating resources.

1000+ NOAA Raster Navigational ChartsOffline chart downloadOnline chart access
🗺️ Navigation
(15)
paid
12
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
Nautical + Lake Contour Maps
$29.99

This app provides detailed marine and lake navigation charts, including NOAA vector charts, USACE inland river maps, and contour maps for anglers. It offers advanced GPS features like voice-prompted route assistance, track recording, and tide/current predictions for safe and efficient boating.

NOAA marine vector chartsFreshwater lake contour mapsVoice-prompted route assistance
🗺️ Navigation
(179)
free with in-app purchases
13
Sailmate
Sailmate
Sailmate
Social app for boaters
Free

This app offers worldwide charts, weather forecasts, and route planning for sailors and boaters. Connect with a community to share locations, rate marinas, and view events. It also includes a signal code identifier and country flags.

Worldwide nautical chartsOffline chart downloads5-day wind and weather predictions
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
14
Imnasa
Imnasa
Imnasa
Sale of nautical accessories
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
15
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
Great Lakes Ship Tracker
Free

Track live vessel traffic on the Great Lakes and beyond with real-time AIS data. View ship positions, speed, destination, and detailed profiles. Ideal for enthusiasts, photographers, and maritime professionals.

Live AIS vessel trackingInteractive mapsReal-time vessel data
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
16
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty's Nautical Terms
Free

Learn nautical terms and definitions for boating tests or general knowledge. Includes local weather forecasts and a built-in compass for navigation on lakes and oceans.

Nautical term definitionsBoater's license test preparationLocal weather forecasts
📚 Education
(2)
free
17
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
Sailing Resume, Qualifications
Free

Effortlessly log sailing voyages with GPS tracking and rich media. Share your adventures live with friends and family, and automatically build a comprehensive sailing resume. Collaborate with crew and join sailing groups to compare achievements.

One-tap voyage trackingLive route sharingAutomatic sailor resume
✈️ Travel
(343)
free with in-app purchases
18
Explore with Imray
Explore with Imray
Explore with Imray
by FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH
Free

Access Imray's renowned cruising guides and pilot books on your mobile device. This app provides verified sailing directions, marina data, and points of interest for over 17,000 locations, all available offline. Enhance your passage planning and sailing experience with trusted, first-hand researched content.

Offline cruising guidesVerified pilotage informationMarina and anchorage data
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
subscription
19
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(352)
free with in-app purchases
20
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
Marine Nautical Chart Plotter
$7.99

Transform your device into a powerful GPS navigation tool with detailed US NOAA nautical charts. Navigate safely even without a cell signal, track your journey, set waypoints, and create custom routes. Ideal for sailors and boaters needing reliable marine navigation.

USA NOAA Raster Nautical ChartsOffline GPS navigationTrack recording and display
🗺️ Navigation
(71)
paid

FAQ about Almanac Nautical

What are the best almanac nautical apps for iPhone?
EZ Nautical Almanac tops our almanac nautical apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 12 of the top almanac nautical apps we rank are free to download, including Navigation Almanac and Hip Charts.
EZ Nautical Almanac has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 241+ almanac nautical apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
EZ Nautical Almanac is a digital version of the traditional nautical almanac, providing 100 years of data from 1960 to 2059. It's designed to support celestial navigation activities with enhanced digital features.
EZ Nautical Almanac is a paid application, available for $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its extensive features and data.