Best Offline Nautical Charts Apps

4.6😐(3.8K ratings)

$8.99

#21in Navigation

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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NOAA ENC Charts

Strong Contender

3.3(7 ratings)

Free

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.

SeaVectors: Marine Navigation by SMALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Boat GPS, Nautical Charts, AIS

Worth Considering

iSailGPS : NOAA USA RNC Charts

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides professional marine navigation with official ENC charts and real-time weather data. It offers advanced instrument displays, alerts for restricted areas and fishing closures, and route planning capabilities for safe and informed voyages.

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Marine Nautical Chart Plotter

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