Best Boating Charts Apps

2.9😞(2.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#5in 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🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Strong Contender

4.5😊(15K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#85in Navigation

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate GPS and navigation
🗺️ Detailed nautical charts
📊 Helpful fishing and structure information
🔍 Useful for finding unexplored fishing spots
💻 Offline functionality works well

Room to Improve

🌐 GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
💰 Expensive recurring subscription model
🔁 Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
🔧 Poor customer support and lack of response
📦 Missing coverage for some lakes/waterways

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

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide

Worth Considering

Marine navigation and fishing

4.7😐(6.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#17in 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

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Aqua Map Boating

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording

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Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

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

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NOAA ENC Charts

Unlimited online NOAA chart viewingDownload single chart areas for offline useAutomatic chart loading

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.

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Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

Nautical Charts & Maps

$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.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information

This navigation app provides real-time boating information for Delaware and Maryland coastal waters. It combines NOAA charts with community-sourced data on hazards, sandbars, and popular routes. Features include live maps, community reports, cruise mode, and route sharing.

Live NOAA charts with satellite imageryReal-time community hazard reportsCruise mode with auto-zoom navigation

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.

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The sea chart that just works

Boat GPS Maps, Weather, Alerts

Marine GPS maps with navigation aidsBoating-specific weather forecastsDepth charts and safety alerts

Plan and enjoy your water adventures safely with detailed marine maps, weather forecasts tailored for boating, and essential safety information. Explore new areas with community-driven insights and automatically log your trips.

Tides, Weather & Radar Near Me

Worldwide tidal estimatesLunar dataWeather forecast

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

☀️ Weather

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Boating Greece HD GPS Charts

Same detail as a Chart plotter

$5.99

Navigate marine environments with detailed GPS charts and weather forecasts. Plan routes, measure distances, and record tracks offline. Access a global community of boaters for local knowledge and updates.

Offline GPS chartsWorldwide marine weather forecastsRoute planning and tracking

Prevailing Weather Conditions.

$5.99

Access historical wind and wave data for oceans worldwide, presented in monthly charts. Explore conditions for the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, with additional regions available for free download.

Monthly wind and wave condition chartsOceanic data for Atlantic, Pacific, Indian OceansHistorical data from the last century

Salmon Trolling AI and Sharing

Real-time GPS speed and heading trackingHands-free background navigationIntegrated tide charts

This app helps sport anglers and salmon trollers by tracking boat speed and heading, logging catches, and providing tide and weather data. Share your fishing experiences with other anglers nearby.

See your fleet. Sail safer.

Captains log Sea Time Tracker

Anchor alarm, trips & boat AI

Anchor-drift alarmLive float plansMarine weather forecasts

This app provides advanced navigation tools for boaters, including an anchor alarm, trip planning with smart routing, and marine weather forecasts. It also acts as a personalized AI guide for your vessel, offering offline access to your boat's systems and procedures.

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Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map