Best Free Marine GPS Apps

4.7😐(6.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#25in 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
🤝 Good customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
💰 Expensive subscription
🔒 Forced to sign up before trying
🤯 Confusing login/account issues

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts

Strong Contender

2.9😞(2.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#6in Navigation

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
🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map by ARGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides

Worth Considering

Marine navigation and fishing

4.9😊(6.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#81in Navigation

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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.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Accurate navigation
💡 Helpful social features
🔋 Good battery life
🔒 Reliable app performance

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional app crashes
🗺️ Limited map coverage in some areas
🔍 Difficulty finding certain locations

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Aqua Map Boating

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording

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.

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Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

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.

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302 Waterways

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Live NOAA charts with satellite imageryReal-time community hazard reportsCruise mode with auto-zoom navigation

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.

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Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation

GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking

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.

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Memory-Map for All

Offline GPS navigationDownloadable global mapsRoute planning and editing

Navigate anywhere with offline maps and GPS. Access a vast library of global maps, plan routes, and track your journey without a mobile data connection. Sync data across devices for seamless planning and navigation.

(10)

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Live GPS Coordinates Offline

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🔧 Utilities

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

by MiraTrex, Inc.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation

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.

(8.5K)

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

(32K)

Real-time GPS trackingDownloadable nautical chartsAIS device integration

WinGPS Marine Plus

by Stentec Software B.V.

$89.00

This app provides advanced navigation for various watercraft, displaying your position, speed, and course. It allows chart downloads for depth and nautical information, AIS device integration, and detailed route planning considering waterway networks and ship specifics.

Navigation & COLREGS Exam Prep

COLREGS Rules study (English/Arabic)Navigation lights, shapes, and signalsAdvanced Navigation library

This app offers comprehensive study materials, interactive quizzes, and essential navigation tools for maritime professionals and students. It covers COLREGS, navigation techniques, and includes AI-powered tutoring for exam preparation. Enjoy offline access to all content and features.

📚 Education

(5)

Instant GPS speed trackingWorks on any watercraftOffline functionality

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.

simple offline gps converter

paid

Offline GPS Converter

Convert between DD, DMS, DMM, and MaidenheadOne-tap copy functionalityFully offline operation

Instantly convert geographic coordinates between various formats without an internet connection. Ideal for field workers, radio operators, and outdoor enthusiasts needing quick, accurate location data.

Offline GPS tracker for boat

(1)

free

Marine Navigation Lite

Lifetime map ownershipOffline GPS chartingCustom map creation from images

This app offers offline GPS charting for marine use, allowing users to own their maps permanently. It provides advanced navigation tools, custom map creation from any image, and respects user privacy by not tracking or selling data.

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Sea Maps & AR: Boat GPS