Best Free Nautical Charts Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best free nautical charts apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 247+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Free Nautical 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
4Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapArgo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapFree4.9★ (6.1K)NoYesAug 2026
5iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
6PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesAug 2026
7Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
8AIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsAIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsFree3.7★ (32)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Nautical 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
#77in 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 Nautical Charts apps to explore

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Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
Marine Charts, Weather & Tides
Free

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.

Web/Desktop planning with auto-syncAutorouting for multi-stop trips7-day marine weather forecast
🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
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
6
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
7
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
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AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts
Detailed nautical & topo maps
Free

Explore detailed nautical, lake, and park maps with live vessel tracking. Offers offline map access, route planning, and weather forecasts for safe and informed navigation on water and trails.

Live AIS vessel trackingDetailed nautical chartsOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
(32)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Sailing Log: Boat Logbook
Sailing Log: Boat Logbook
Sailing Log: Boat Logbook
Tracks, anchor alarm & charts
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
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iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts
iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts
iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts
New Zealand RNC Chart Plotter
$0.99
$2.99 | 67% OFF

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful GPS receiver for nautical navigation, even offline. It provides detailed nautical charts and tools for tracking, waypoint management, and route planning. Essential for safe return to port during emergencies.

Offline LINZ RNC Nautical ChartsGPS tracking and recordingWaypoint and route creation
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
12
Nautras – Charts & Hazards
Nautras – Charts & Hazards
Nautras – Charts & Hazards
Chart, tides, weather & routes
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
13
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

Detailed nautical chartsMarine weather forecastsRoute planning with Autorouting™
🗺️ Navigation
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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moodSailor
moodSailor
moodSailor
Nautical navigation, offline
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
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SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
NOAA ENC Charts, Winds & Tides
Free

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.

ECDIS-grade ENC chartsReal-time marine conditionsCustomizable instrument panel
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
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Boating Greece HD GPS Charts
Boating Greece HD GPS Charts
Boating Greece HD GPS Charts
Same detail as a Chart plotter
$5.99

Navigate marine environments with detailed GPS charts and weather forecasts. Plan routes, measure distances, and record tracks offline. Access a global community of boaters for local knowledge and updates.

Offline GPS chartsWorldwide marine weather forecastsRoute planning and tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
17
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
by Hanulsoft, Inc.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Jetstream Charts
Jetstream Charts
Jetstream Charts
PDF charts - Jetstream Pilots
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Nautics Sailmate Classic
Nautics Sailmate Classic
Nautics Sailmate Classic
by Nautics Oy
Free
$17.99 | 100% OFF
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
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My nautical school
My nautical school
My nautical school
by Advenio Software SRL
Free

This app provides tools for nautical course instructors to deliver engaging content to their students. It allows for custom branding and offers learning modules on radio, sounds, lights, and rules of passage, accessible anytime on mobile devices.

Custom school brandingRadio learning moduleSounds learning module
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Nautical Charts

What are the best free nautical charts apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our free nautical 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 247+ free nautical 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.