249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 249+ ez celestial navigation apps on iOS, 12 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | $29.99 | 4.9★ (26) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | $8.99 | 2.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 |  | $24.99 | 5.0★ (4) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jun 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.3★ (10) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | $9.99 | — | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 2.0★ (3) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | $9.99 | 5.0★ (5) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.
This app provides a backup navigation system using the sun, similar to chart plotter satellite navigation. It requires manual sextant readings and allows users to input times and measurements to display their position on an electronic map, creating a journey track.
Navigate open waters using your phone's camera to sight celestial bodies. This app plots lines of position and combines them for an estimated location on a lat/lon grid. It's a powerful tool for offshore navigation without relying on GPS.
