Best Boat GPS Apps

Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides

Free

This app provides comprehensive navigation and planning tools for boaters, offering features like chart plotting, route planning, and weather forecasts. It aims to be user-friendly for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cruisers, with a focus on safety and connectivity on the water.

iNavX: Marine Navigation

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter

Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation

GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating

Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Free

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.

ActiveCaptain®

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Free

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

Wayvz

Know Before You Go

Free

$0.99 | 100% OFF

This navigation app provides real-time depth information for Lake Powell using color-coded maps. It works offline and updates daily with water levels, helping boaters stay aware of shallow areas and hazards.

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Free

This app provides detailed fishing charts and navigation tools for anglers. Manage waypoints, discover new fishing spots, and plan trips with offline maps and autorouting. Sync data with your Lowrance devices for a seamless on-water experience.

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.

Google Maps

Places, navigation & traffic

Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Pathr Navigation

Boating, simplified.

Free

This marine navigation app simplifies boating with smart routing tailored to your vessel's specifications. It offers detailed marine charts, weather and AIS overlays for enhanced awareness, and tools for discovering and sharing points of interest with a community of boaters.