Best Noaa Chart Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good noaa chart apps. We benchmark 242+ 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.3★ (7)NoNoSep 2026
2PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesSep 2026
3Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoSep 2026
4i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
5iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (22K)YesYesSep 2026
6Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide ChartTide Alert (NOAA) - Tide ChartFree4.8★ (45K)NoYesSep 2026
7NOAA Nautical Charts & MapNOAA Nautical Charts & Map$5.993.4★ (15)NoNoSep 2026
8NOAA Buoys - Charts & WeatherNOAA Buoys - Charts & WeatherFree was $2.991.6★ (7)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Chart

Hip Charts#1

Hip Charts by Walk About Apps

NOAA ENC Charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
3.3(7 ratings)
Free
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Access NOAA nautical charts for free on your mobile devices. View charts online and download single areas for offline use. Additional features like multiple offline downloads and custom boundaries require a purchase.

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation#2

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation by MiraTrex, Inc.

Strong Contender
🗺️ 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
Nautical Charts & Maps#3

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.8K ratings)
$8.99
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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

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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 September 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 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 September 2026.
We track 242+ noaa chart apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Hip Charts is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.
The latest version of Hip Charts is 2.1, released on November 7, 2022. Updates are provided by the developer, Walk About Apps.