Best Free Nautical Charts Apps

2.9😞(2.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#7in 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🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

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NOAA ENC Charts

Strong Contender

3.3(7 ratings)

Free

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 by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Worth Considering

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter

4.5😊(15K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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

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