Best Noaa Charts Navigation Apps

156+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our noaa charts navigation list covers 156+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Noaa Charts Navigation Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationPRO CHARTS - Marine NavigationFree4.5★ (8.5K)NoYesSep 2026
2Hip ChartsHip ChartsFree3.3★ (7)NoNoSep 2026
3NOAA Nautical Charts & MapNOAA Nautical Charts & Map$5.993.4★ (15)NoNoSep 2026
4Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoSep 2026
5NV Charts GPS Navigation AISNV Charts GPS Navigation AISFree4.5★ (114)NoYesSep 2026
6Charts & TidesCharts & TidesFree2.1★ (17)NoYesMay 2026
7iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC ChartsiSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts$7.993.9★ (72)NoNoAug 2026
8Ditch: Boat NavigationDitch: Boat NavigationFree3.9★ (22)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Charts Navigation

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation#1

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation by MiraTrex, Inc.

Editor's Choice
🗺️ 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
Hip Charts#2

Hip Charts by Walk About Apps

NOAA ENC Charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ 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.

NOAA Nautical Charts & Map#3

NOAA Nautical Charts & Map by Amni LLC

Marine Navigation Map Download
Worth Considering
🗺️ 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.

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FAQ about Noaa Charts Navigation

What are the best noaa charts navigation apps for iPhone?
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation tops our noaa charts navigation apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 8.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top noaa charts navigation apps we rank are free to download, including PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation and Hip Charts.
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 156+ noaa charts navigation apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a powerful yet easy-to-use marine navigation system. It offers high-resolution NOAA nautical charts, route planning, friend tracking, and safety features like float plan sharing. It's designed to help users navigate safely on the water.
Key features include high-resolution NOAA nautical charts for U.S. coastal areas and the Great Lakes, easy waypoint and route creation, a buddy-tracking system to see friends on the water, the ability to create and send float plans, point-and-steer navigation, offline chart access, track recording, and an indexed point of interest database.