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Best Boating GPS Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our boating gps free list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Boating GPS Free Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.7★ (6K)NoYesAug 2026
2Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
4Savvy Navvy: Boat NavigationSavvy Navvy: Boat NavigationFree4.7★ (7.8K)NoYesAug 2026
5Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapArgo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapFree4.9★ (6.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
7Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
8iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Boating GPS Free

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart#1

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

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
  • 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
Navionics® Boating#2

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Navigation
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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
Aqua Map Boating#3

Aqua Map Boating by GEC s.r.l.

Marine navigation and fishing
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#55in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts
  • 💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality
  • 🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas

More Boating GPS Free apps to explore

4
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
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.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
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.

Web/Desktop planning with auto-syncAutorouting for multi-stop trips7-day marine weather forecast
🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
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.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Google Maps
Google Maps
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.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
8
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
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.

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
10
Sea Maps & AR: Boat GPS
Sea Maps & AR: Boat GPS
Sea Maps & AR: Boat GPS
Nautical maps, AR & routes
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
11
Riptide GPS
Riptide GPS
Riptide GPS
GPS navigation for boaters
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
12
Speedometer»
Speedometer»
Speedometer»
Speedometer with large display
Free

This application displays your current speed in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. It features a large, clear display with Retina support for optimal visibility. Accuracy is enhanced by adjusting indicator transparency.

Displays speed in mph, km/h, knotsLarge, clear indicatorsRetina display support
🗺️ Navigation
(49K)
ad-supported
13
302 Waterways
302 Waterways
302 Waterways
Boating & Charts
Free

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
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
free
14
Sailing Speed - Boat GPS
Sailing Speed - Boat GPS
Sailing Speed - Boat GPS
Marine speed tracking
$0.99

Transform your phone into a dedicated speed tracker for any watercraft. Ideal for rental boats, kayaks, and small vessels lacking built-in instruments, it offers instant GPS speed readings with excellent visibility.

Instant GPS speed trackingWorks on any watercraftOffline functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
15
NaviTracer - Smart Marine
NaviTracer - Smart Marine
NaviTracer - Smart Marine
GPS and Sensors Monitoring
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
moodSailor
moodSailor
moodSailor
Nautical navigation, offline
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Free

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(3.2M)
ad-supported
18
Starlink Ocean Mode
Starlink Ocean Mode
Starlink Ocean Mode
12 NM Boundary Alerts
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Whats Ashore
Whats Ashore
Whats Ashore
by What's Ashore Ltd
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
GPS Speedometer - MPH Tracker
GPS Speedometer - MPH Tracker
GPS Speedometer - MPH Tracker
Odometer & Speed Check
Free

This app provides real-time speed tracking with customizable alerts and route mapping. It offers a HUD mode for night driving and saves trip history. Users can choose between free and premium versions for enhanced features like unlimited logs and weather updates.

Real-time speed displayCustomizable speed alertsRoute tracking on map
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
freemium

FAQ about Boating GPS Free

What are the best boating gps free apps for iPhone?
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart tops our boating gps free apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ boating gps free apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Wavve Boating provides marine GPS navigation with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. It aims to simplify navigation by focusing on essential information and offers community features for sharing points of interest and tracking friends.
Key features include simple GPS navigation, customizable nautical charts that adapt to your boat's draft, community-shared points of interest, tide tracking, seven-day weather forecasts, and the ability to see friends on the water.