Best Nautical Maps Apps

219+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best nautical maps apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 219+ 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★ (2.3K)NoYesOct 2026
2i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesOct 2026
3Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoOct 2026
4NOAA Nautical Charts & MapsNOAA Nautical Charts & Maps$5.995.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
5Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.7★ (6.6K)NoYesOct 2026
6Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (14K)NoYesOct 2026
7PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesOct 2026
8MSI MAPMSI MAPFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Nautical Maps

Navionics® Boating#1

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.3K 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data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#2

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter
Strong Contender
🗺️ 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
Nautical Charts & Maps#3

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.8K ratings)
$8.99
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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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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 2.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top nautical maps apps we rank are free to download, including Navionics® Boating and i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 219+ 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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