Best Chart Plotter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

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

Compare top Chart Plotter Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesAug 2026
2i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
3iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
4Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.8★ (6.1K)NoYesAug 2026
5ActiveCaptain®ActiveCaptain®Free4.0★ (5K)NoYesAug 2026
6Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
7Chart Graph MakerChart Graph Maker$0.99YesYesAug 2026
8Charting - PlotterCharting - PlotterFree3.4★ (23)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Chart Plotter

Navionics® Boating#1

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ 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
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps#2

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Maps,Tide,Sailing Plotter
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#59in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
  • 💰 Expensive recurring subscription model
  • 🔁 Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
iNavX: Marine Navigation#3

iNavX: Marine Navigation by NavX Studios LLC

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#48in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and precise navigation
  • 📊 Comprehensive charting and navigation features
  • 🛠️ Customizable instrument settings
  • 🔄 Redundancy across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Cumbersome chart management and downloading
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues

More Chart Plotter apps to explore

4
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide
Free

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.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
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.

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews
🗺️ Navigation
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

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.

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Chart Graph Maker
Chart Graph Maker
Chart Graph Maker
Making graphics easier
$0.99
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
Charting - Plotter
Charting - Plotter
Charting - Plotter
by 奇 张
Free

Easily create and share charts with a simple interface. Supports iCloud sync for seamless data management across devices. Export your plots in a dedicated format for collaboration.

Simple operation interfaceQuick chart drawingiCloud sync support
📊 Productivity
(23)
free with in-app purchases
9
LittlePlotter
LittlePlotter
LittlePlotter
Curve Fitting & Data Charts
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
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
(7.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chart Maker: Pic2Graph
Chart Maker: Pic2Graph
Chart Maker: Pic2Graph
Scan data -> Instant charts
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
TXToCHART – Text to Charts
TXToCHART – Text to Charts
TXToCHART – Text to Charts
Text to Beautiful Charts
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
Lowrance: app for anglers
Lowrance: app for anglers
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.

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Chart Builder : Simple
Chart Builder : Simple
Chart Builder : Simple
by RetroAge Engineering
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tides, Weather & Radar Near Me
Free

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.

Worldwide tidal estimatesLunar dataWeather forecast
☀️ Weather
(111K)
free with in-app purchases
16
ChartMind: AI Chart Analysis
ChartMind: AI Chart Analysis
ChartMind: AI Chart Analysis
Stock, Crypto & Forex Signals
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
17
Organization Chart Builder
Organization Chart Builder
Organization Chart Builder
by Animesh Manna
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
SciChart Examples
SciChart Examples
SciChart Examples
High-Performance 2D&3D charts.
Free

Explore a comprehensive suite of 2D and 3D charting examples. This application demonstrates real-time data visualization, interactive chart features, and extensive theming options for developers.

2D and 3D chart typesReal-time data visualizationInteractive chart features (tooltips, zoom)
💼 Business
(0)
free
19
Kandle - Chart Insights
Kandle - Chart Insights
Kandle - Chart Insights
See what your chart says.
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
20
ChartPrism - Chart Maker
ChartPrism - Chart Maker
ChartPrism - Chart Maker
41 chart types & 400 themes
Free

Create publication-ready charts from your data on iPhone and iPad. Offers 41 chart types and 400 themes, with offline functionality and no account required. Export as PNG or PDF.

41 chart types400 color themesOffline functionality
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium

FAQ about Chart Plotter

What are the best chart plotter apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our chart plotter apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.9-star average from 2.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top chart plotter apps we rank are free to download, including Navionics® Boating and i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ chart plotter apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides detailed nautical charts that can be used offline, along with a suite of tools for boating activities. It includes features for navigation, trip planning, weather forecasting, and community-based local knowledge.
Key features include internationally renowned Navionics charts, SonarChart HD bathymetry maps, U.S. Government charts, overlays like relief shading, Auto Guidance+ for route planning, real-time weather and tides, and community edits from other boaters.

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