Best Hefring Apps

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts

Free

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Snorkel & Dive Log Tracker

Free

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

ActiveCaptain®

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Free

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

Aqua Map Boating

Marine navigation and fishing

Free

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.

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.

Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather

Marine Alerts, Waves & Tides

Free

Access real-time marine weather observations from NOAA buoys and NOAA marine forecasts. Get tide predictions, hourly forecasts, and stay updated on watches and advisories. Pro features include interactive weather maps and custom notifications.

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Maps & Fishing Spots

Free

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.

VesselView Mobile

by Mercury Marine LLC

Free

Monitor your Mercury Marine SmartCraft® engine data in real-time, track fuel consumption, and receive maintenance alerts. Connect wirelessly for full functionality or use basic tools like a speedometer and map without the module.

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Free

This app provides detailed fishing charts and navigation tools for anglers. Manage waypoints, discover new fishing spots, and plan trips with offline maps and autorouting. Sync data with your Lowrance devices for a seamless on-water experience.

Decibel Meter Ultra

Noise Level Frequency Analyzer

Free

Measure, record, and analyze sound levels in your environment. This app offers precision metering, noise elimination tools, hearing protection features, and home audio calibration. It provides detailed reports and can be used with device microphones or external ones.

WillyWeather

Accurate local weather

Free

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

C-MAP: Boating

Charts, Planning & Navigation

Free

Access up-to-date nautical charts for global exploration and planning. Save points of interest and routes, record tracks, and view marine weather. Upgrade for offline maps, GPS, and advanced features like shaded relief and AIS.

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

No Nonsense Buoy Conditions

Free

Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

WindHub: Sailing Weather

Marine weather and tide chart

Free

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation

Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides

Free

Navigate the seas with advanced marine charts, GPS, and AIS data, even offline. This app offers detailed bathymetry, community-contributed map data, and dynamic features for safe boating, sailing, and fishing.

phyphox

Physical Phone Experiments

Free

Unlock your phone's sensors for scientific exploration. Conduct pre-built experiments or create your own using accelerometers, magnetometers, and more. Analyze and export data in various formats for further study.

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.