Best Noaa Chart Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good noaa chart apps. We benchmark 235+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Noaa Chart Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.3★ (7)NoNoOct 2026
2Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoOct 2026
3PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesOct 2026
4NOAA Buoys - Charts & WeatherNOAA Buoys - Charts & WeatherFree1.6★ (7)NoYesAug 2026
5NOAA TidesNOAA TidesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
6TideWise: NOAA Tides & ChartsTideWise: NOAA Tides & ChartsFree4.8★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
7Tide Lord - NOAA Tide ChartsTide Lord - NOAA Tide Charts$1.99—NoNoSep 2026
8NOAA Nautical Charts & MapsNOAA Nautical Charts & Maps$5.995.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Chart

Nautical Charts & Maps#2

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.8K ratings)
$8.99
#35in Navigation
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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
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 Noaa Chart

What are the best noaa chart apps for iPhone?
Hip Charts tops our noaa chart apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top noaa chart apps we rank are free to download, including Hip Charts and PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation.
Hip Charts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 235+ noaa chart apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.