Best GPS For Boats Apps

4.7😊(14K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent navigation tool
👍 Easy to use and intuitive
🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts
💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices
🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts
🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality
🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas
💰 Subscription model with additional costs for map downloads

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

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides

Strong Contender

4.9😊(6.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#86in Navigation

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This free marine navigation app provides NOAA charts, depth surveys, and points of interest for US waters. It allows users to plot routes, share locations, and access community-reported hazards. Premium features offer advanced routing, weather forecasts, and tide predictions.

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

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart by Wavve Boating INC

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide

Worth Considering

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

4.7😐(6.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#26in 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

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