Best Chart Plotter Marine Apps

4.5😊(15K ratings)

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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

SeaVectors: Marine Navigation by SMALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Boat GPS, Nautical Charts, AIS

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

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This app provides professional marine navigation with official ENC charts and real-time weather data. It offers advanced instrument displays, alerts for restricted areas and fishing closures, and route planning capabilities for safe and informed voyages.

Marine Chart Symbols by FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH

Worth Considering

Offline GPS tracker for boat

1.7(3 ratings)

$4.99

A comprehensive reference for marine chart symbols, abbreviations, and terms. It's designed for learning, teaching, and as a quick reminder for sailors and cartography professionals. Features over 800 entries with search and favorite options.

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Marine Navigation Lite

Lifetime map ownershipOffline GPS chartingCustom map creation from images

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iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts

Marine Nautical Chart Plotter

$7.99

Transform your device into a powerful GPS navigation tool with detailed US NOAA nautical charts. Navigate safely even without a cell signal, track your journey, set waypoints, and create custom routes. Ideal for sailors and boaters needing reliable marine navigation.

USA NOAA Raster Nautical ChartsOffline GPS navigationTrack recording and display

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Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

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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

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High-resolution marine chartsAutoroute planningReal-time GPS navigation

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SeaNav US

$19.99

Navigate boating trips with high-resolution NOAA marine charts for the USA and Great Lakes. Features include live AIS, augmented reality views, route planning, and offline chart access. Integrates with ActiveCaptain and external devices.

High-resolution NOAA marine chartsLive AIS ship targets and collision alertsAugmented Reality camera view

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Connect to Your GPS Plotter

ActiveCaptain®

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews

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.

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Offline GPS chartplotterOne-time purchase, own foreverProprietary S57 engine

Marine Navigation

by Marco Palaferri

$19.99

This app offers a one-time purchase offline GPS chartplotter, giving you lifetime ownership of your maps without subscriptions or data tracking. It provides reliable navigation for sailors and fishermen, with an optional PRO subscription for advanced features.

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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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Marine Navigation & Tides

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Real-time GPS position, speed, and course trackingDownloadable nautical charts with depth and aidsWaypoint navigation with Course to Go

This app provides onboard navigation for various watercraft. It displays your GPS position, speed, and course, and allows you to download nautical charts with depth information and navigational aids. Set waypoints and sail to your destination with guidance on course and distance.

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NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart downloadsRoute planning and navigation

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Seamless marine GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity boating points of interest

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Nautical + Lake Contour Maps

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This app provides detailed marine and lake navigation charts, including NOAA vector charts, USACE inland river maps, and contour maps for anglers. It offers advanced GPS features like voice-prompted route assistance, track recording, and tide/current predictions for safe and efficient boating.

NOAA marine vector chartsFreshwater lake contour mapsVoice-prompted route assistance

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Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes

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Accurate marine chartsIntelligent sail and engine routingLive AIS vessel tracking

Access detailed marine charts, intelligent routing, and live vessel tracking for confident navigation on the water. Plan routes with weather forecasts and stay aware of your surroundings with real-time AIS data. Works online and offline for uninterrupted use.

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