Best Nautical Apps

2.9😞(2.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#5in 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🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

Nautical Rules by Joseph Kim

Master the Rules of the Road

Strong Contender

5.0(12 ratings)

Free

Master USCG Navigation Rules with a comprehensive question bank and smart study features. Track your progress, practice for exams, and study offline to navigate with confidence.

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

Worth Considering

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

4.6😐(3.8K ratings)

$8.99

#31in Navigation

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.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Good performance
💡 Useful for planning and navigation
🗺️ Detailed charts
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🗺️ Limited chart coverage
🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
🔍 Poor user interface and interactivity
💰 Overpriced in some cases

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Live vessel tracking worldwideShip positions and movementsVoyage history and key events

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.

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Interactive quizzesFlag details and referenceFlashlight Morse signaling

Explore maritime signal codes and Morse code with interactive quizzes and detailed flag information. Track your learning progress with an analytics view and practice signaling using your phone's flashlight. This app offers full offline functionality for continuous learning.

(15)

Time-Speed-Distance Calculator

Nautical Nomograph

$4.99

This navigation tool simplifies time-speed-distance calculations for maritime activities. It offers an efficient and engaging way for sailors and captains to plot their courses, making complex math straightforward.

Time-speed-distance calculationsEfficient course plottingEngaging user experience

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(5)

paid

Nautics Sailmate Classic

by Ministarstvo pomorstva, prometa i infrastrukture

Bilingual interfaceOfficial weather forecastsNavigation rules and information

This free bilingual app provides essential information for anyone spending time on the Croatian coast and at sea. It offers weather forecasts, navigation rules, and contact details for public services, aiding in navigation safety and emergency situations.

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Lowrance: app for anglers

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.

(2.9K)

My nautical school

by Advenio Software

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.

Learn Nautical Flags and more

Nautical Flags Helper

International Code of SignalsNautical signal flagsSemaphore signals

Master maritime communication with interactive flashcards and quizzes covering nautical signal flags, semaphore, and Morse code. Learn essential navigation and safety signals based on the International Code of Signals.

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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.

Germany HD GPS Nautical Chart

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

The Nautical School ExamTutor+

paid

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.

(25)

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New Zealand RNC Chart Plotter

$0.99

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.

Offline LINZ RNC Nautical ChartsGPS tracking and recordingWaypoint and route creation