Best Almanac Nautical Apps

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

(21K)

Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation

GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

(7.6K)

Perpetual Nautical Almanac

by RPA TECHNOLOGIES SL

$6.99

Calculate precise celestial positions for navigation from 1900 to 2050. Get real-time data on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, including rise/set times and atmospheric corrections.

Real-time celestial body positionsSunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset calculationsSunlight world map with celestial positions

Nautical and fishing charts

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning

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.

(2.3K)

Marine navigation and fishing

Aqua Map Boating

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

(13K)

Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Great nautical charts

Detailed nautical chartsMarine weather forecastsRoute planning with Autorouting™

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

(2.3K)

TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation

Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides

Offline marine chartsGPS and route planningAIS Online tracking

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.

(855)

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts

Accurate marine weather forecastsWind, wave, and current dataWeather routing and departure planning

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

(33K)

Route calculationPoint on Rhumb Line/Great CircleCelestial navigation

Nautical Calculator Pro

by Giacomo Gabriele

$8.99

This app provides comprehensive tools for solving complex nautical navigation calculations, including route planning, celestial navigation, and tidal predictions. It features a world map for route visualization and offline functionality for map display.

BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides

(3)

paid

24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

(58K)

Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts

Accurate Marine Weather

16-day weather, wind, wave, and tide forecastsSave unlimited favorite forecast pointsHigh-res wind, swell, and sea surface temperature charts

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for offshore fishing and boating. Plan your trips with wind, wave, and tide predictions up to 16 days out. Visualize ocean conditions with high-resolution charts and a proprietary wave forecast model for enhanced accuracy.

(744)

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

ActiveCaptain®

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

(4.9K)

Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes

GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking

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.

(318)

Marine Traffic Vessel Finder

Marine Navigation & Weather

Real-time ship positions and routesDetailed vessel profilesGlobal AIS data coverage

Access real-time ship positions, routes, and detailed vessel information globally. Track vessel history, view port details, and monitor weather conditions on an interactive map. Organize your tracked vessels and ports with a personal fleet.

(449)

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

(179)

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

by MiraTrex, Inc

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation

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.

(8.5K)

Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather

Marine Forecast, Waves & Tides

Real-time buoy observationsNOAA marine forecastsTide predictions

Access real-time marine weather observations from NOAA buoys and NOAA marine forecasts. Get tide predictions, hourly forecasts, and stay updated on watches and advisories. Pro features include interactive weather maps and custom notifications.