Best Free Marine Charts Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free marine charts apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Marine Charts Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesAug 2026
2Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.7★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
3i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
4PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesAug 2026
5iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
6Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
7iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC ChartsiSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts$7.993.9★ (71)NoNoJul 2026
8Pilot ChartsPilot Charts$5.991.7★ (3)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Marine Charts

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
Hip Charts#2

Hip Charts by Walk About Apps

NOAA ENC Charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
3.7(6 ratings)
Free
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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.

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps#3

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#48in 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

More Free Marine Charts apps to explore

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PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
by MiraTrex, Inc.
Free

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation
🗺️ Navigation
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
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Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine 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
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
7
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
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
🗺️ Navigation
(71)
paid
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Pilot Charts
Pilot Charts
Pilot Charts
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
☀️ Weather
(3)
paid
9
Marine Chart Symbols
Marine Chart Symbols
Marine Chart Symbols
by Imray
$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.

Over 800 symbols and abbreviationsOrganized content treeSearch functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
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Charts & Tides
Charts & Tides
Charts & Tides
by Navimatics Corporation
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed charts, tide information, and GPS. Research and plan trips at home, or use it on your boat for real-time navigation. Access a vast offline database of marine information for safe and informed journeys.

Seamless large area chartsTide levels and current speedsActiveCaptain database integration
🗺️ Navigation
(17)
free with in-app purchases
11
Marine Master Self Test
Marine Master Self Test
Marine Master Self Test
by Femaso Holdings Pty Ltd
$3.99

Prepare for maritime exams with this self-testing tool. It uses visual clues to help you identify subjects and determine actions, covering 10 key maritime knowledge categories. Track your progress with scoring for each section.

Visual clue-based testing10 test categoriesProgress tracking with scoring
📚 Education
(0)
paid
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TB Marine App
TB Marine App
TB Marine App
Access data of your vessels
Free
💼 Business
(0)
13
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
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Easy Charts
Easy Charts
Easy Charts
A simple app to create charts
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Marine Traffic - Ship Position
Find Ship: Vessel Tracking app
Free

Explore global marine traffic and monitor ship activity worldwide on an interactive map. Discover ship positions, routes, ports, and maritime movement. Ideal for shipping enthusiasts, travelers, and marine professionals.

Explore ship positions worldwideInteractive marine radar mapVessel finder and ship tracker
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
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UTM Reporting: marine survey
UTM Reporting: marine survey
UTM Reporting: marine survey
NDT & Vessel inspection
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Marine Pro Systems
Marine Pro Systems
Marine Pro Systems
by Adam Proehl
Free
💼 Business
(0)
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Hefring Marine
Hefring Marine
Hefring Marine
Realtime Fleet Monitoring
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Sea Depth
Sea Depth
Sea Depth
Offshore Bathymetry Charts
Free

Visualize detailed underwater terrain with high-resolution bathymetric charts. Gain deeper insights into seafloor structure, contours, and terrain for offshore activities. Includes optional data overlays and waypoint management for enhanced situational awareness.

High-resolution shaded-relief bathymetryDetailed depth contours with intelligent labelingOptional data overlays (pipelines, bottom composition)
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
by Hanulsoft, Inc.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Free Marine Charts

What are the best free marine charts apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our free marine charts apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 2.9-star average from 2.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 248+ free marine charts apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.