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Best Knowwake Apps

26+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the knowwake category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 26+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Knowwake Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1KnowWakeKnowWakeFree4.1★ (250)NoNoAug 2026
2Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapArgo Navigation: Boat GPS, MapFree4.9★ (6.1K)NoYesAug 2026
3Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.8★ (6.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Savvy Navvy: Boat NavigationSavvy Navvy: Boat NavigationFree4.7★ (7.9K)NoYesAug 2026
5Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesAug 2026
6Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesAug 2026
7ActiveCaptain®ActiveCaptain®Free4.0★ (5K)NoYesAug 2026
8BoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesBoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesFree4.8★ (58K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Knowwake

KnowWake#1

KnowWake by Application Generation, Inc

Friendly Waterway Navigation
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.1😐(250 ratings)
Free
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This marine navigation platform offers detailed waterway information for numerous global locations. Discover waterfront destinations, access real-time community reports on hazards and marine life, and utilize advanced navigation features for a safer and more informed boating experience.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Comprehensive wake zone and speed restriction information
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🆓 Free app with valuable features
  • 📍 Accurate location data for marinas, restaurants, and fuel docks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏱️ App becomes unstable after 30 seconds of use
  • 🔌 Constant stability problems across multiple iOS versions
Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map#2

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

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(6.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#54in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🗺️ Limited map coverage in some areas
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain locations
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart#3

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

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(6.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
  • 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

More Knowwake apps to explore

4
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating
Free

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.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
#1 Fishing, boating & sailing
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(73K)
freemium
6
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

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.

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
ActiveCaptain®
ActiveCaptain®
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.

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews
🗺️ Navigation
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Marine Forecast, 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.

Real-time buoy observationsNOAA marine forecastsTide predictions
☀️ Weather
(14K)
freemium
11
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
12
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter
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.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tides, Weather & Radar Near Me
Free

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

Worldwide tidal estimatesLunar dataWeather forecast
☀️ Weather
(111K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Spiral Diner
Spiral Diner
Spiral Diner
Order online from Spiral Diner
Free

Easily browse the menu and order your favorite vegan comfort food for pickup or delivery. Save time by ordering ahead and earn loyalty points to track your rewards status directly within the app.

View full menuPlace pickup ordersSchedule delivery
🍔 Food & Drink
(63)
free
15
Anchor Alarm: ZENKOU PRO
Anchor Alarm: ZENKOU PRO
Anchor Alarm: ZENKOU PRO
Boat Monitor Onboard & Ashore
Free

This app provides real-time anchor alerts and remote boat monitoring for both onboard and ashore users. It offers advanced features like flotilla management, AI anchor watch customization, and social sharing to enhance safety and community for boaters.

Instant live alertsRemote vessel trackingFlotilla management
🗺️ Navigation
(174)
free with in-app purchases
16
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Encyclopedia of knots
Free

This app serves as a mobile encyclopedia for tying fishing knots. It provides detailed, illustrated, step-by-step guides for various knots, including their properties, strength reduction, and recommended line types. The app works offline and categorizes knots for easy access.

Step-by-step knot tying guidesIllustrated instructionsKnot strength reduction details
🔍 Reference
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
Offline GPS tracker for boat
Free

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.

Lifetime map ownershipOffline GPS chartingCustom map creation from images
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
18
キャリアチケット就職スカウト｜27卒28卒就活面接オファー
キャリアチケット就職スカウト｜27卒28卒就活面接オファー
キャリアチケット就職スカウト｜27卒28卒就活面接オファー
by Leverages Co., Ltd.
Free

This app connects university students with companies seeking new graduates. It uses a value-matching system to help you find ideal workplaces and offers features for self-analysis, event applications, and direct communication with HR. Receive interview offers and prepare your application materials efficiently.

Value matching for ideal job fitCompany event applicationScout messages and interview offers
💼 Business
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
Navigation Marine
Navigation Marine
Navigation Marine
Essential marine tools
Free

This marine navigation tool provides essential functions for sailors, yachts, and boats. It includes a speedometer, position tracking, waypoint management, distance measurement, and course guidance to waypoints.

Speedometer (knots, mph, km/h)Course Over GroundPosition tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
ad-supported
20
WinGPS Marine
WinGPS Marine
WinGPS Marine
by Stentec Software B.V.
Free

This app provides onboard navigation for various watercraft. It displays your GPS position, speed, and course, and allows you to download nautical charts with depth information and navigational aids. Set waypoints and sail to your destination with guidance on course and distance.

Real-time GPS position, speed, and course trackingDownloadable nautical charts with depth and aidsWaypoint navigation with Course to Go
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
free

FAQ about Knowwake

What are the best knowwake apps for iPhone?
KnowWake tops our knowwake apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 250 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top knowwake apps we rank are free to download, including KnowWake and Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map.
KnowWake has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 26+ knowwake apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
KnowWake is a free marine navigation platform that provides detailed information on waterfront destinations and real-time waterway reports from the community. It helps boaters find points of interest like restaurants, marinas, and fuel docks, and stay informed about hazards and other important information on the water.
Key features include a vast database of verified waterfront destinations, real-time waterway reports, simplified wake zone indicators, a marine weather suite, an anchor alarm, location sharing, vessel tracks, offline mode, and augmented reality views of points of interest.