Best Marine Radio Apps

Maritime VHF Radio Operator

How to Make a VHF Radio Call

Free

Practice making VHF radio calls for various maritime situations, including distress, urgency, and securite. Includes phonetic alphabet drills with sample boat names to improve communication skills at sea.

Online Walkie Talkie Pro

Real PTT Walkie Talkie Radio

Free

Communicate instantly with others using a virtual walkie-talkie experience. Join public channels or create private ones with friends. Enjoy high-quality voice and video communication without needing an account.

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

#1 Vessel Tracking App!

Free

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

Marine Weather Forecast Pro

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast

Free

Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

MermAId VHF Radio

AI Marine Radio Transcription

Free

This application uses AI to transcribe marine VHF radio communications into searchable text. Review past conversations, search for keywords, and stay informed about important calls and weather updates. Connect locally or remotely to manage your devices and vessel settings.

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.

myGMRS

GMRS Repeater Directory

Free

Discover two-way radio repeaters in your local area for General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Coordinate your own repeaters, look up callsigns, and connect with other nearby users. A GMRS license from the FCC is required to access repeater information.

VHF DSC Radio

Essential quick reference

$2.99

This app provides a comprehensive guide to leisure craft VHF DSC radio systems, covering analogue and digital functions. It's an essential reference for seafarers preparing for the Short Range Certificate and understanding GMDSS, with practice quizzes included.

AM_SW Radio

AM-SW-Ham from worldwide rcvrs

Free

Access and stream live radio broadcasts from hundreds of volunteer-run receivers worldwide. Experience shortwave radio reception from 100kHz to 30MHz using AM or SSB modes, as if you were physically at the receiver's location.

FM Radio - FM AM Live Station

My FM Tuner radio directory

Free

Access a vast directory of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Stream music, news, sports, podcasts, and talk shows on a single, user-friendly platform. Enjoy global sounds anytime, anywhere.