Best Nautical Rules Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free nautical rules apps? 14 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Nautical Rules Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nautical RulesNautical RulesFree5.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
2Navigation RulesNavigation Rules$3.994.8★ (386)NoNoSep 2026
3The Nautical School ExamTutor+The Nautical School ExamTutor+Free4.1★ (24)NoYesJul 2026
4Rules of Sailing Tips 2.0Rules of Sailing Tips 2.0Free—NoNoMay 2026
5SeaSmart: Rules of the RoadSeaSmart: Rules of the RoadFree5.0★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
6Marine Rules of the RoadMarine Rules of the Road$6.99—NoNoOct 2026
7NavRulesNavRules$15.993.8★ (18)NoNoOct 2026
8Marinus: maritime rulesMarinus: maritime rulesFree4.4★ (215)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Nautical Rules

Navigation Rules#2

Navigation Rules by Calculated Industries

Boating Regulations
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(386 ratings)
$3.99
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Access the complete International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and Inland Navigation Rules. This app provides a searchable, annotated version of boating regulations, ideal for quick reference and sharing information.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Comprehensive reference material for navigation rules
  • 🚀 Quick access to rules on-the-go
  • 🎓 Excellent study tool for maritime exams and licenses
  • 📖 Well-organized table of contents and structure
  • 🖼️ Visual diagrams and light illustrations helpful for understanding
  • 🔍 Good search functionality
  • ⭐ Reliable and accurate content matching official rules
  • 📱 Convenient portable alternative to physical books
  • 🎯 Bookmarking and favorites feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Poor navigation between rules requires multiple menu presses
  • 📄 Walls of text with limited visual content
  • 🎨 Inconsistent formatting in some sections (e.g., 8F(iii))
  • ❌ Limited additional features beyond basic text content
  • 🔄 Clicking definitions forces users to search for original page again
  • ⚠️ Misleading app description regarding graphics and features
  • 🌍 No clear differentiation between international and inland rules
  • 📊 Lacks interactive elements like quizzes or tests

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FAQ about Nautical Rules

What are the best nautical rules apps for iPhone?
Nautical Rules tops our nautical rules apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top nautical rules apps we rank are free to download, including Nautical Rules and The Nautical School ExamTutor+.
Nautical Rules has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ nautical rules apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.