Best Nautical Mile Apps

103+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free nautical mile apps? 15 of our 103+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Nautical Mile Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nautical Miles ClubNautical Miles ClubFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
2Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesJul 2026
3Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesJul 2026
4iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesJul 2026
5Savvy Navvy: Boat NavigationSavvy Navvy: Boat NavigationFree4.7★ (7.6K)NoYesJul 2026
6i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesJul 2026
7Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoJul 2026
8C-MAP: BoatingC-MAP: BoatingFree4.5★ (2.3K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Nautical Mile

Navionics® Boating#2

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in 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
Aqua Map Boating#3

Aqua Map Boating by GEC s.r.l.

Marine navigation and fishing
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#70in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate charts
  • 💡 Helpful features like AIS, weather, and fuel prices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with map downloads and disappearing charts
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive route planning functionality
  • 🔍 Slow map loading and tracking issues in certain areas

More Nautical Mile apps to explore

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iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Free

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.

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating
Free

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.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

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.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

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.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
8
C-MAP: Boating
C-MAP: Boating
C-MAP: Boating
Charts, Planning & Navigation
Free

Access up-to-date nautical charts for global exploration and planning. Save points of interest and routes, record tracks, and view marine weather. Upgrade for offline maps, GPS, and advanced features like shaded relief and AIS.

Free chart viewerAutoroutingPersonal waypoints
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Nautical Cloud - Racing
Nautical Cloud - Racing
Nautical Cloud - Racing
Race-ready with Nautical Cloud
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
10
Nautical 3D Videos Tutorial
Nautical 3D Videos Tutorial
Nautical 3D Videos Tutorial
Nautical 3D Video Lessons
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Master the Rules of the Road
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.

1,200+ practice questionsInland and International waters coverageDetailed explanations
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
12
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
Learn Rules of the Road
Free

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.

1300+ practice questionsInstant feedback and explanationsProgress tracking and scoring
📚 Education
(24)
free with in-app purchases
13
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

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.

Detailed nautical chartsMarine weather forecastsRoute planning with Autorouting™
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for marine navigation, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and advanced sailing calculations. It also offers features for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
15
Nautical Calculator
Nautical Calculator
Nautical Calculator
for Marine Navigation
$8.99

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for marine navigation, including celestial, distance, and conversion calculators. It offers over 35 nautical calculations and reference materials, including "The American Practical Navigator."

Celestial Navigation CalculatorsConversions CalculatorsDistance Calculators
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
paid
16
Nautical Nomograph
Nautical Nomograph
Nautical Nomograph
Time-Speed-Distance Calculator
$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
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
paid
17
Nautic Converter - Boat Tool
Nautic Converter - Boat Tool
Nautic Converter - Boat Tool
The Boat Drivers Utility
$0.99

This utility app helps boat drivers convert common nautical units for distances, speeds, and coordinate systems. It features an intuitive interface for easy use on the water and includes a Beaufort scale and seafarer knots reference.

Distance conversionSpeed conversionCoordinate system conversion
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
18
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
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
🗺️ Navigation
(179)
free with in-app purchases
19
Speedometer ×
Speedometer ×
Speedometer ×
speed, average, distance, max
Free

Transform your device into a customizable trip computer. Track up to 8 live metrics like speed, distance, and travel time, arranged to your preference. Supports multiple display styles and units for various activities.

Customizable trip computerUp to 8 live metricsMultiple display styles
🗺️ Navigation
(817)
free with in-app purchases
20
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Nautical Mile

What are the best nautical mile apps for iPhone?
Nautical Miles Club tops our nautical mile apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top nautical mile apps we rank are free to download, including Nautical Miles Club and Navionics® Boating.
Nautical Miles Club has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 103+ nautical mile apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Nautical Miles Club is a lifestyle app designed for seafarers and their families. It provides exclusive savings, community features, and simplifies shopping and payment experiences.
The app is specifically crafted for seafarers and their families, aiming to enhance their maritime lifestyle with exclusive benefits and connections.