Best Marines Chart Apps

193+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good marines chart apps. We benchmark 193+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Marines Chart Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
2PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3AIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsAIS Maps: Marine & Lake chartsFree3.7★ (32)NoYesAug 2026
4Marine Chart SymbolsMarine Chart Symbols$4.991.7★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
5Chart of the NuclidesChart of the NuclidesFree4.9★ (16)NoNoMay 2026
6i-Boating: USA Marine Chartsi-Boating: USA Marine Charts$29.994.3★ (179)NoNoJul 2026
7Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
8Luna Marine ChartsLuna Marine ChartsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Marines Chart

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps#1

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#68in Navigation
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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

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed nautical charts
  • 📊 Helpful fishing and structure information
  • 🔍 Useful for finding unexplored fishing spots

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
  • 💰 Expensive recurring subscription model
  • 🔁 Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation#2

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation by MiraTrex, Inc.

Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😞(8.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for navigation
  • 🗺️ Helpful for coastal areas
  • 👍 Useful app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⚠️ Subscription issues and hidden costs
  • 🌐 Lacks coverage for non-US regions
AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts#3

AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts by Flytomap

Detailed nautical & topo maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
3.7(32 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore detailed nautical, lake, and park maps with live vessel tracking. Offers offline map access, route planning, and weather forecasts for safe and informed navigation on water and trails.

More Marines Chart apps to explore

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Marine Chart Symbols
Marine Chart Symbols
Marine Chart Symbols
by Imray
$4.99

A comprehensive reference for marine chart symbols, abbreviations, and terms. It's designed for learning, teaching, and as a quick reminder for sailors and cartography professionals. Features over 800 entries with search and favorite options.

Over 800 symbols and abbreviationsOrganized content treeSearch functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
5
Chart of the Nuclides
Chart of the Nuclides
Chart of the Nuclides
by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC
Free

Access comprehensive nuclear data with this electronic chart. Explore detailed information on various nuclides, including half-life, decay modes, and atomic weights. This app serves as a digital companion to a renowned publication in the field.

Comprehensive nuclide informationHalf-life dataDecay mode details
📚 Education
(16)
free
6
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
Nautical + Lake Contour Maps
$29.99

This app provides detailed marine and lake navigation charts, including NOAA vector charts, USACE inland river maps, and contour maps for anglers. It offers advanced GPS features like voice-prompted route assistance, track recording, and tide/current predictions for safe and efficient boating.

NOAA marine vector chartsFreshwater lake contour mapsVoice-prompted route assistance
🗺️ Navigation
(179)
free with in-app purchases
7
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
8
Luna Marine Charts
Luna Marine Charts
Luna Marine Charts
Marine charts and navigation
Free

This app provides marine charts and navigation tools for boaters. Plan routes, access nautical charts with tides and currents offline, and customize your display for day or night use. Ideal for coastal passages and offshore voyages.

Offline NOAA and USACE nautical chartsRoute planning with waypoint adjustmentIntegrated tide and current data
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free with in-app purchases
9
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
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.

Offline marine chartsGPS and route planningAIS Online tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(857)
free with in-app purchases
10
Hip Charts
Hip Charts
Hip Charts
NOAA ENC Charts
Free

Access NOAA nautical charts for free on your mobile devices. View charts online and download single areas for offline use. Additional features like multiple offline downloads and custom boundaries require a purchase.

Unlimited online NOAA chart viewingDownload single chart areas for offline useAutomatic chart loading
🗺️ Navigation
(6)
free with in-app purchases
11
USMC Squad Bay
USMC Squad Bay
USMC Squad Bay
Prepare to Become a Marine
Free

This app helps individuals prepare for the U.S. Marine Corps. It allows aspiring Marines to track fitness, connect with recruiters, and challenge themselves physically and mentally. Users can also compete with peers and monitor their progress throughout the demanding training process.

Fitness progress trackingConnect with recruitersPhysical and mental challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(97)
free
12
Seawell Navigation Charts
Seawell Navigation Charts
Seawell Navigation Charts
Sea Navigation Marine Offline
Free

This navigation app offers detailed marine charts and tools for sailors, fishermen, and boaters. It allows for easy waypoint management, route recording, and distance measurement, with offline map capabilities for use without internet connectivity.

Offline marine chartsWaypoint and route managementTrack recording
🗺️ Navigation
(12)
free with in-app purchases
13
TidesPro: Tide Charts & Tables
TidesPro: Tide Charts & Tables
TidesPro: Tide Charts & Tables
NOAA Tides & Marine Weather
Free

Access accurate tide predictions, marine weather forecasts, and fishing insights for various outdoor activities. Plan your trips with detailed tide charts, wave data, and wind conditions. Includes an interactive map and Apple Watch support.

NOAA Tide DataMarine Weather ForecastsInteractive Map with Overlays
☀️ Weather
(1.7K)
freemium
14
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
15
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts
Marine Nautical Chart Plotter
$7.99

Transform your device into a powerful GPS navigation tool with detailed US NOAA nautical charts. Navigate safely even without a cell signal, track your journey, set waypoints, and create custom routes. Ideal for sailors and boaters needing reliable marine navigation.

USA NOAA Raster Nautical ChartsOffline GPS navigationTrack recording and display
🗺️ Navigation
(71)
paid
16
CorpsGuide
CorpsGuide
CorpsGuide
Marine Corps Reference Tool
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive pocket reference for Marines, offering tools for fitness testing, body composition, performance evaluations, and career progression. It includes a knowledge base on aircraft, weapons, ranks, and uniform regulations, with features for building ribbon and medal racks.

Push notifications for MARADMINs and ALMARsPFT/CFT and Body Composition calculatorsJEPES and Cutting Scores trackers
🔍 Reference
(254)
free with in-app purchases
17
onNAV Marine
onNAV Marine
onNAV Marine
Modern 3D marine charts, buoys
Free

This app offers advanced marine navigation with 3D charts, real-time weather, and safety alerts. Plan trips, track storms, and monitor conditions with a user-friendly interface for all boating enthusiasts.

3D ENC Day & Night Nautical ChartsMulti-Device Anchor AlertLive Hurricane Tracker
🗺️ Navigation
(18)
free with in-app purchases
18
MarineTraffic Inbox
MarineTraffic Inbox
MarineTraffic Inbox
Tool for ship chartering pros
Free
💼 Business
(0)
19
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(352)
free with in-app purchases
20
Flytomap All in One HD Charts
Flytomap All in One HD Charts
Flytomap All in One HD Charts
Charts & Maps GPS Navigator
$14.99

Access detailed nautical and outdoor maps worldwide, including marine charts, lake maps, and park maps. Download charts for offline use with GPS navigation, route planning, and weather forecasts. Explore and record your adventures without an internet connection.

Offline chart downloadsWorldwide marine and outdoor mapsGPS navigation and route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Marines Chart

What are the best marines chart apps for iPhone?
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps tops our marines chart apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top marines chart apps we rank are free to download, including i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps and PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation.
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 193+ marines chart apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides detailed marine charts and GPS functionality for navigation on waterways. It allows users to plan routes, receive voice-guided navigation, view tide and current predictions, and record their tracks. The app offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.
Key features include hardware/GPU accelerated vector charts, long-press object details, customizable units, track recording with real-time overlay, voice prompts for navigation, GPX/KML route import, tide and current predictions, and seamless chart quilting. It also supports NMEA AIS and GPS instrumentation.