Best Noaa Charts Marine Apps

193+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know iSailGPS, this is the deeper bench. 193+ noaa charts marine apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Noaa Charts Marine Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC ChartsiSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts$7.993.9★ (72)NoNoAug 2026
2NOAA Nautical Charts & MapNOAA Nautical Charts & Map$5.993.4★ (15)NoNoSep 2026
3NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesSep 2026
4Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoSep 2026
5Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.3★ (7)NoNoSep 2026
6NOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastNOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
7i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
8PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Charts Marine

iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts#1

iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts by James Associates Inc.

Marine Nautical Chart Plotter
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
3.9😊(72 ratings)
$7.99
#46in Navigation
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Transform your device into a powerful GPS navigation tool with detailed US NOAA nautical charts. Navigate safely even without a cell signal, track your journey, set waypoints, and create custom routes. Ideal for sailors and boaters needing reliable marine navigation.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for sailing
  • 🗺️ Accurate NOAA charts
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💰 Excellent value for price
  • 🧭 Reliable GPS tracking
  • ✅ Simple and clear interface
  • 💡 Good for planning and backup
  • 🛠️ Excellent customer support
  • 🔋 Battery friendly (mentioned by one user)
  • 🔄 Seamless chart updates
  • 📱 Useful on iPhone/iPad
  • 🌟 Highly recommended by many
  • 🆓 Free chart downloads
  • 🛄 Easy waypoint and route creation
  • 📈 Accurate speed and course tracking
  • 🗄️ Good for storing routes/waypoints

Room to Improve

  • ⚠️ Chart management issues
  • ❌ Limited to NOAA charts (no international)
  • 🐌 Slow response when zooming/panning
  • 📉 Poor battery life (mentioned by one user)
  • 🚫 No auto-routing feature
  • 🗄️ Chart stitching problems
  • 🗺️ Charts can be blurry when zoomed
  • 🤔 Not intuitive for some users
  • 📍 Waypoint placement can be off
  • ❓ Difficulty finding specific charts
  • 🧭 Compass heading issues
  • 🎛️ Map rotation issues
  • 🚫 No inland water navigation markings
  • 🔠 Layout can be confusing
  • 📏 Not detailed enough for some
  • 🖨️ Limited export options
  • 🎛️ No course-up feature
  • 🛄 Chart download method is quirky
  • ⚠️ Can be a battery hog in track mode
  • ❌ Useless for Canadian waters (mentioned by multiple users)
  • ❌ Useless for some inland lakes
  • 🐛 App hangs up/crashes
  • ❌ Not suitable for advanced users seeking modern features
NOAA Nautical Charts & Map#2

NOAA Nautical Charts & Map by Amni LLC

Marine Navigation Map Download
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
3.4(15 ratings)
$5.99
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Access over 1000 NOAA Raster Navigational Charts for offline and online use. Features GPS location, navigation plotting, and basic instrumentation. Provides links to essential boating resources.

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data#3

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀 Valuable buoy information
  • 👍 Plenty of information
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Useful and easy
  • 👍 Quick and accurate
  • 👍 Outstanding service
  • 👍 Intuitive chart-based
  • 👍 Informative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working
  • 🐛 No buoy reports
  • 🐛 No wave data
  • 🐛 No data available
  • 🐛 Clunky interface

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FAQ about Noaa Charts Marine

What are the best noaa charts marine apps for iPhone?
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts tops our noaa charts marine apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 72 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $7.99.
Yes — 13 of the top noaa charts marine apps we rank are free to download, including NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data and Hip Charts.
iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 193+ noaa charts marine apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iSailGPS turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance GPS receiver using USA NOAA Raster Nautical Charts. It allows for offline navigation, tracking your journey, setting waypoints, creating routes, and provides essential navigation data like course, speed, and estimated time of arrival.
Key features include access to all USA NOAA RNC Charts for offline use, recording and displaying tracks, marking waypoints, creating and navigating routes, a Man Overboard (MOB) function, and the ability to import/export GPX and KML files. It also shows sun and moon positions.