Best Lake Maps Nautical Apps

156+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated October 2026

i is the household name in lake maps nautical, but it's far from the only option. We track 156+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Lake Maps Nautical Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5โ˜… (15K)NoYesOct 2026
2AIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsAIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsFree3.7โ˜… (32)NoYesOct 2026
3Lake Champlain โ€“ Boating MapLake Champlain โ€“ Boating Map$2.99โ€”NoNoSep 2026
4Marine Navigation-USA Lake MapMarine Navigation-USA Lake Map$29.994.2โ˜… (19)NoNoOct 2026
5i-Boating: USA Marine Chartsi-Boating: USA Marine Charts$29.994.3โ˜… (188)NoNoOct 2026
6Fishing Points-Lake Depth MapsFishing Points-Lake Depth MapsFree4.4โ˜… (2.2K)NoYesOct 2026
7Navionicsยฎ BoatingNavionicsยฎ BoatingFree2.9โ˜… (2.3K)NoYesOct 2026
8Flytomap All in One HD ChartsFlytomap All in One HD Charts$14.993.3โ˜… (4)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Lake Maps Nautical

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps#1

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate GPS and navigation
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Detailed nautical charts
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Helpful fishing and structure information
  • ๐Ÿ” Useful for finding unexplored fishing spots
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Offline functionality works well

Room to Improve

  • ๐ŸŒ GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive recurring subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Poor customer support and lack of response
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Missing coverage for some lakes/waterways

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FAQ about Lake Maps Nautical

What are the best lake maps nautical apps for iPhone?
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps tops our lake maps nautical apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 13 of the top lake maps nautical apps we rank are free to download, including i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps and AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts.
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 156+ lake maps nautical apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.