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Best Navigation Charts Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.8★, the navigation charts category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 231+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Navigation Charts Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.4K)NoYesNov 2026
2iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (22K)YesYesNov 2026
3PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesNov 2026
4i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
5Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoOct 2026
6Seawell Navigation ChartsSeawell Navigation ChartsFree1.3★ (12)NoYesOct 2026
7Rivanaut: Boat NavigationRivanaut: Boat NavigationFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Sextant NavigationSextant NavigationFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Navigation Charts

Navionics® Boating#1

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data
iNavX: Marine Navigation#2

iNavX: Marine Navigation by NavX Studios LLC

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and precise navigation
  • 📊 Comprehensive charting and navigation features
  • 🛠️ Customizable instrument settings
  • 🔄 Redundancy across devices
  • 💨 Reliable performance over many years

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Cumbersome chart management and downloading
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model for charts
  • 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation#3

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation by MiraTrex, Inc.

Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😞(8.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for navigation
  • 🗺️ Helpful for coastal areas
  • 👍 Useful app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⚠️ Subscription issues and hidden costs
  • 🌐 Lacks coverage for non-US regions
  • 🔒 Poor account management and support

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FAQ about Navigation Charts

What are the best navigation charts apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our navigation charts 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 — 18 of the top navigation charts apps we rank are free to download, including Navionics® Boating and iNavX: Marine Navigation.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 231+ navigation charts apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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