Best Nautical Twilight Apps

152+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good nautical twilight apps. We benchmark 152+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Nautical Twilight

Nautical Charts & Maps#1

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.7K ratings)
$8.99
#20in Navigation
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Discover the ideal app for navigating the seas with precision and ease. Access detailed nautical charts, track your routes, and stay informed about marine conditions all in one convenient platform. Start charting your course today!

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good performance
  • 💡 Useful for planning and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed charts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Limited chart coverage
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation#2

Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation by SAVVY NAVVY LTD

Marine GPS and Nautical Charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in Navigation
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Access all your boating needs in one app – charts, weather forecasts, AIS, and more. From planning to navigation, we've got you covered on the water!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for navigation
  • 🌊 Accurate charts and data
  • 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
iNavX: Marine Navigation#3

iNavX: Marine Navigation by NavX Studios LLC

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#73in Navigation
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A powerful marine navigation app designed for sailing enthusiasts to plan routes, track marine weather, and monitor vessel performance. Navigate with precision and confidence on the water.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and precise navigation
  • 📊 Comprehensive charting and navigation features
  • 🛠️ Customizable instrument settings
  • 🔄 Redundancy across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Cumbersome chart management and downloading
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues

More Nautical Twilight apps to explore

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Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Experience detailed nautical and fishing charts on your mobile device with offline access and a range of features through this must-have Boating app. Get expertly detailed charts for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving – perfect for all your water activities. Try it free for a limited time and unlock advanced features with a yearly subscription.

🗺️ Navigation
(2.2K)
5
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

Experience detailed nautical charts, weather updates, route planning, and GPS functionality with this boater's companion app. Activate and register your Simrad Chartplotter, access a free C-MAP Chart Viewer, use Autorouting™, save personal waypoints, track recordings, and explore marine points of interest. Stay informed with marine weather forecasts and customize your charts for seamless navigation.

🗺️ Navigation
(38)
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TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides
Free

Discover advanced marine navigation tools including GPS, charts, AIS, and tides for coastal boating and fishing. Enhance your sea adventures with accurate data and offline capabilities.

🗺️ Navigation
(831)
7
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
by Philippe Casgrain
Free
☀️ Weather
(27)
8
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Enhance your boating experience with our marine GPS app - offering simplified navigation, customizable nautical charts, tidal information, weather updates, and a community-based platform for sharing knowledge. Join our fast-growing community today and enjoy a free trial to explore all the features. For more information, visit our website.

🗺️ Navigation
(5.3K)
9
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
The Nautical School ExamTutor+
Learn Rules of the Road
Free

This learning program helps you prepare for the USCG captains license examination by testing your knowledge of Nautical Inland and International Rules of the Road with over 1,300 questions, tracking your progress, and providing instant feedback. By using this program, you'll be able to learn and test yourself in a fun and stress-free way, ensuring you're ready to pass the real examination.

📚 Education
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10
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

Get real-time weather updates and forecasts tailored for boaters on the go. Stay informed about wind speed, wave height, and potential hazards to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating experience. Download now to sail smarter with up-to-date weather information.

☀️ Weather
(57K)
11
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Track Sun Moon Paths Easily
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(151)
12
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Experience the ultimate boating app with crisp nautical charts, tailored routes, global marine weather forecasts, AIS data, and connectivity across all platforms. Join Orca for a next-generation boating experience.

🗺️ Navigation
(48)
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i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
i-Boating: USA Marine Charts
Nautical + Lake Contour Maps
$29.99

This marine navigation app provides access to detailed nautical charts, lake maps, and river maps, with features such as route assistance with voice prompts, tide and current predictions, and customizable units. It allows users to create and edit routes, record tracks, and share them with others, making it a comprehensive tool for boating and marine navigation.

🗺️ Navigation
(179)
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Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Master the Rules of the Road
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
15
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Navigation & Weather
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
16
Civil Twilight for Watch
Civil Twilight for Watch
Civil Twilight for Watch
Self-contained Sun Calculator
$0.99

This self-contained sun calculator app finds your location and calculates the sun position, providing essential information for outdoors enthusiasts and pilots, such as daylight hours and flight lighting schedules. It offers accurate calculations, complications support, and additional features, making it a valuable tool for Apple Watch users.

☀️ Weather
(6)
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Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather
Buoy Data, Marine Forecast
Free

Access real-time marine weather data, forecasts, and tide predictions with Buoycast. Stay safe with NOAA watches and warnings, save favorite buoys, and customize your feed. Upgrade to Buoycast Pro for interactive weather maps, personalized notifications, and more features. Contact us at hello@buoycast.com for questions or suggestions.

☀️ Weather
(13K)
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Civil Twilight Calculator
Civil Twilight Calculator
Civil Twilight Calculator
by Aviametrix, LLC
$0.99

This application calculates daylight hours and twilight times for users who work outside, such as pilots, using internal celestial calculations that don't require an internet connection. It offers various features, including finding sunrise and sunset times at current locations, airports, or addresses, and calculating different types of twilight, making it a useful tool for determining day and night periods.

🌟 Lifestyle
(5)
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Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Ferry, cargo & cruise ships
Free

Track ships in real-time with Boat Watch - Ship Tracking app! Stay updated on ferry, cargo, and tanker locations, routes, and arrivals with live map tracking and notifications. Download now for ultimate ship tracking experience.

✈️ Travel
(3.7K)
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SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
Sailing Resume, Qualifications
Free

Track and Connect on Your Sailing Adventures with an app that offers a Digital Logbook for recording every voyage effortlessly, complete with GPS tracking and live updates for sharing routes in real-time. Elevate your sailing experience by joining SailTies today!

✈️ Travel
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