Best Noaa Chart Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good noaa chart apps. We benchmark 245+ 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 ChartsFree3.5★ (8)NoNoOct 2026
2Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoOct 2026
3i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesOct 2026
4iNavX: Marine NavigationiNavX: Marine NavigationFree4.8★ (22K)YesYesOct 2026
5PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesOct 2026
6NOAA Nautical Charts & MapsNOAA Nautical Charts & Maps$5.995.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide ChartTide Alert (NOAA) - Tide ChartFree4.8★ (45K)NoYesOct 2026
8NOAA ExhibitsNOAA ExhibitsFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Chart

Hip Charts#1

Hip Charts by Walk About Apps

NOAA ENC Charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
3.5(8 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.

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
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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
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps#3

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps by Bist LLC

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed nautical charts
  • 📊 Helpful fishing and structure information
  • 🔍 Useful for finding unexplored fishing spots
  • 💻 Offline functionality works well

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 GPS/location issues, inaccurate positioning
  • 💰 Expensive recurring subscription model
  • 🔁 Difficulty restoring purchased content on new devices
  • 🔧 Poor customer support and lack of response
  • 📦 Missing coverage for some lakes/waterways

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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 3.5-star average from 8 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top noaa chart apps we rank are free to download, including Hip Charts and i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps.
Hip Charts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ noaa chart apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.