Best Nautical Apps

2.9😞(2.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#7in Navigation

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.

What We Love

🚀 Great navigation app
🗺️ Detailed charts and maps
⚓ Useful for boating and sailing
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔒 Login issues and unreliable offline access
💰 Expensive subscription model
🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Strong Contender

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

4.5😊(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

🚀 Accurate GPS and navigation
🗺️ Detailed nautical charts
📊 Helpful fishing and structure information
🔍 Useful for finding unexplored fishing spots
💻 Offline functionality works well

Room to Improve

🌐 GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
💰 Expensive recurring subscription model
🔁 Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
🔧 Poor customer support and lack of response
📦 Missing coverage for some lakes/waterways

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD

#1 Vessel Tracking App!

Worth Considering

✈️ Travel

4.7😐(65K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#22in Travel

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate location tracking
👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
🔍 Provides detailed ship information
🌍 Good worldwide coverage
🙌 Helpful for monitoring loved ones at sea

Room to Improve

💰 Paywall for many features
🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
🔍 Limited free features
🔋 Drains device battery

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free

Great fishing charts

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads

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.

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Custom school brandingRadio learning moduleSounds learning module

This app provides tools for nautical course instructors to deliver engaging content to their students. It allows for custom branding and offers learning modules on radio, sounds, lights, and rules of passage, accessible anytime on mobile devices.

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Learn Rules of the Road

1300+ practice questionsInstant feedback and explanationsProgress tracking and scoring

Prepare for your USCG OUPV examination with this comprehensive learning program. It offers over 1,300 practice questions, instant feedback, and detailed explanations to help you master the Nautical Inland and International Rules of the Road.

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iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts

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This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful GPS receiver for nautical navigation, even offline. It provides detailed nautical charts and tools for tracking, waypoint management, and route planning. Essential for safe return to port during emergencies.

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Nautical Cloud - Racing

Instant event notificationsReal-time course updatesRace declarations

This app provides yacht racing crews with real-time event updates, course management, and race declaration features. It ensures participants are informed and in control throughout race days, from local regattas to global championships.

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free

Same detail as a Chart plotter

$19.99

This app provides detailed nautical charts and marine weather forecasts for Germany, working offline without mobile coverage. It offers advanced navigation tools like route planning, distance measurement, and GPS tracking, along with extensive map overlays and user-friendly features for boaters.

Offline nautical charts for GermanyMarine weather forecastsGPS tracking and heading vector

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