Best Nautical Maps Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best nautical maps apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 221+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Nautical Maps Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.4K)NoYesNov 2026
2Pearl - Marine MapsPearl - Marine MapsFree——NoOct 2026
3i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
4Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoOct 2026
5OceanPulse: Marine NavigationOceanPulse: Marine NavigationFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
6NOAA Nautical Charts & MapsNOAA Nautical Charts & Maps$5.995.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.7★ (6.6K)NoYesNov 2026
8Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (14K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Nautical Maps

Navionics® Boating#1

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
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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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data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#3

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
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

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FAQ about Nautical Maps

What are the best nautical maps apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our nautical maps apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.9-star average from 2.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top nautical maps apps we rank are free to download, including Navionics® Boating and Pearl - Marine Maps.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 221+ nautical maps apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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