Best Almanac Nautical Apps

5.0(5 ratings)

$9.99

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.

Perpetual Nautical Almanac by RPA Technologies

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

$6.99

Calculate precise celestial positions for navigation from 1900 to 2050. Get real-time data on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, including rise/set times and atmospheric corrections.

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

Worth Considering

Route calculationPoint on Rhumb Line/Great CircleCelestial navigation

4.6😐(3.8K ratings)

$8.99

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
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🗺️ Limited chart coverage
🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
🔍 Poor user interface and interactivity
💰 Overpriced in some cases

More Almanac Nautical apps to explore

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.

Celestial navigation offline

Offline celestial almanac dataSight reduction calculationsRise, set, and twilight times

This app provides a comprehensive offline celestial navigation toolkit. It calculates celestial body positions, sunrise/set times, and sky charts. It also offers tools for compass error correction and position fixing, all without requiring an internet connection.

The open nautical chart

Free worldwide sea chartChartplotting with trackingWaypoint creation and export

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.

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Nautical Calculator Preview

Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing

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.

Master the Rules of the Road

1,200+ practice questionsInland and International waters coverageDetailed explanations

Master USCG Navigation Rules with a comprehensive question bank and smart study features. Track your progress, practice for exams, and study offline to navigate with confidence.

Binnacle: Nautical Calculator

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free

Navigate like a pro

True Wind CalculationCelestial Navigation ToolsETA Estimation

This navigation app provides tools for maritime professionals and sailing enthusiasts. It offers features like true wind calculation, celestial navigation, ETA estimation, logbook management, and port search. Stay informed with real-time NavArea warnings for safer voyages.

LogBook — Digital Yacht Log

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free

Professional Sailing Logbook

Automated sight reduction and LOP plottingManual Nautical Almanac and Pub. 229 table accessObservation archiving and restoration

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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.

Great Lakes Ship Tracker

Live AIS vessel trackingInteractive mapsReal-time vessel data

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.

BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides

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free

24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

☀️ Weather

(58K)

Old Salty's Nautical Terms

Old Salty Nautical Terms

Nautical term definitionsBoater's license test preparationLocal weather forecasts

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.

Social app for boaters

Worldwide nautical chartsOffline chart downloads5-day wind and weather predictions

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.

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SeaVectors: Marine Navigation

Boat GPS, Nautical Charts, AIS

ECDIS-grade ENC chartsReal-time marine conditionsCustomizable instrument panel

This app provides professional marine navigation with official ENC charts and real-time weather data. It offers advanced instrument displays, alerts for restricted areas and fishing closures, and route planning capabilities for safe and informed voyages.

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by FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH

Explore with Imray

Offline cruising guidesVerified pilotage informationMarina and anchorage data

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.

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i-Boating: USA Marine Charts

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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

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i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

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