Best Nautical Compass App

Offline directional guidanceStore favorite placesDisplay distance and speed

This app provides directional guidance to any location on Earth without requiring an internet connection. It's designed for situations where traditional navigation systems are impractical, offering a simple way to find your way back or to a stored destination.

free with in-app purchases

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Nautic Speed and Compass

Speedometer for the Boat

$1.99

Track your boat's speed in various units and monitor your direction with a built-in compass. Set speed limits, view your cruise map, and log your maximum and average speeds. It also displays your heel angle for a comprehensive boating experience.

Compass for directionSpeed tracking in knots, mph, km/hCustomizable speed limits

Nautical 3D Videos Tutorial

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paid

Nautical 3D Video Lessons

📚 Education

Old Salty's Nautical Terms

Old Salty Nautical Terms

Nautical term definitionsBoater's license test preparationLocal weather forecasts

Learn nautical terms and definitions for boating tests or general knowledge. Includes local weather forecasts and a built-in compass for navigation on lakes and oceans.

Accurate Marine Calculations

🔧 Utilities

iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts

New Zealand RNC Chart Plotter

$0.99

$2.99 | 67% OFF

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

Enhance your boating safety and confidence with practical knowledge and real-world tools. Train with incident scenarios, test your navigation skills, and utilize on-water aids like GPS anchor watch and G-force measurement.

Real-world incident scenario trainerNavigation and safety knowledge quizzesDaily practical boating tips

GPS and compass in your Watch

$2.99

This app provides GPS and compass data on your Apple Watch, displaying course, speed, latitude, longitude, and GPS accuracy. It also features a secondary screen with a real compass synchronized with course data.

GPS data from iPhoneCourse (COG)Speed (SOG)

Helm and Navigation Display

Customizable sensor gaugesSpeedometer and odometerGPS and barometric altimeter

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

free with in-app purchases

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RosaDeiVentiHD

by Ing. Ennio Nicolo

Animate wind roseWind names and descriptionsWind strength indicator

Discover the names and characteristics of various winds, from the well-known to the obscure. This app also functions as a handy compass, providing detailed wind information and historical context.

🔧 Utilities

Scirocco - Marine Navigation

free

GPS, weather, routes, upkeep

Compass, anchor watch & GPS

Seawell Caribbean Islands GPS

Marine Offline Charts with GPS

Offline marine chartsGPS location and headingWaypoint management

This navigation app provides detailed marine charts and GPS functionality for various Caribbean islands. It allows users to mark waypoints, record tracks, and measure distances, with offline map capabilities for areas with no internet connectivity.

free with in-app purchases

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Ships Clock Maritime Bells

Maritime Bells & Watch Clock

Authentic ship's bell chimesClassic clock face designsLive weather and moon phase display

Experience traditional maritime timekeeping with authentic ship's bell chimes and classic clock faces. Features live weather, moon phases, and a nautical alarm, all without ads or subscriptions.

Sail racing nav & start timer

Real-time racing mark trackingFairway and keep out buoy trackingCustom GPS coordinate tracking

$3.99 | 100% OFF

This sailing app helps racers track important navigation points and provides a race start timer. It's designed for iPhone and Apple Watch to enhance sailing performance and simplify navigation.

by Arctic Surf Designs

This professional nautical compass provides essential trip information and allows for precise bearing determination with an additional sighting compass. You can fix your current course and adjust your phone to measure course changes and angles.

Professional nautical compassSighting compass for bearingsFix current course