Best Boat Navigation Apps

2.9😞(2.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#6in Navigation

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

What We Love

🚀 Great navigation app
🗺️ Detailed charts and maps
⚓ Useful for boating and sailing
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔒 Login issues and unreliable offline access
💰 Expensive subscription model
🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart by Wavve Boating INC

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide

Strong Contender

4.7😐(6.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#25in Navigation

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Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate navigation
👍 User-friendly interface
💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters
🤝 Good customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
💰 Expensive subscription
🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
🤯 Confusing login/account issues

Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map by ARGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides

Worth Considering

Marine navigation and fishing

4.9😊(6.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#98in Navigation

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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.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Accurate navigation
💡 Helpful social features
🔋 Good battery life
🔒 Reliable app performance

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional app crashes
🗺️ Limited map coverage in some areas
🔍 Difficulty finding certain locations

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Aqua Map Boating

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording

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.

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Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation

GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking

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.

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Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

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iNavX: Marine Navigation

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

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(22K)

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar

#1 Fishing, boating & sailing

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

☀️ Weather

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freemium

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

by MiraTrex, Inc.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

(8.5K)

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads

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.

(2.9K)

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

#1 Vessel Tracking App!

Live vessel tracking worldwideShip positions and movementsVoyage history and key events

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

✈️ Travel

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Rivanaut: Boat Navigation

Marine charts & route planner

Automatic waterway routingVessel-aware route planningLive navigation cockpit

This app transforms your Apple devices into a modern chartplotter for inland waterways. Plan routes, navigate with live data, and discover points of interest like marinas and fuel docks. It offers offline map downloads and an anchor watch feature for added security.

Sailing Log: Boat Logbook

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freemium

Tracks, anchor alarm & charts

This professional nautical compass provides essential trip information and allows for precise bearing determination with an additional sighting compass. You can fix your current course and adjust your phone to measure course changes and angles.

Professional nautical compassSighting compass for bearingsFix current course

Better charts & navigation

Vector-based nautical chartsOffline navigationCustomizable chart rendering

This app provides modern, vector-based nautical charts and navigation tools designed for today's mariner. It offers offline functionality, customizable chart displays, and real-time weather and tide information.

Anchor Watch and Search

MOB button on your wrist

$1.99

This app duplicates your chartplotter's MOB button on your Apple Watch. It records your precise GPS location at sea, even without an internet connection, and guides you back to it. It's ideal for training or emergency situations, especially in low visibility.

One-touch MOB button duplicationRecords GPS point at seaWorks without internet

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(0)

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.