Best Open Sea Map Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the open sea map category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Open Sea Map Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OpenSeaMapOpenSeaMapFree was $0.991.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
2Open Sea OpenSeaMap BrowserOpen Sea OpenSeaMap BrowserFree3.2★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
3Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPSOrganic Maps・Offline Maps, GPSFree4.7★ (3K)NoNoAug 2026
4OpenStreets 4 Open Street MapOpenStreets 4 Open Street MapFree4.8★ (19)NoNoAug 2026
5SafariSafariFree4.4★ (147K)NoNoAug 2026
6Mapply for Open Street MapMapply for Open Street MapFree4.1★ (51)YesNoAug 2026
7Mapitare Terrain and Sea mapMapitare Terrain and Sea mapFreeNoYesAug 2026
8NV Charts GPS Navigation AISNV Charts GPS Navigation AISFree4.5★ (114)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Open Sea Map

OpenSeaMap#1

OpenSeaMap by appdoctors UG

The open nautical chart
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a free, worldwide nautical chart with detailed sea information, including lights, weather data, and harbor details. It offers chartplotting, waypoint management, and offline map caching for navigation. Users can mark locations, enter coordinates, and adjust chart zoom for optimal viewing.

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS#3

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS by Organic Maps

Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(3K ratings)
Free
#24in Navigation
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Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent offline maps
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused
  • 👍 Detailed and accurate maps
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
  • 🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
  • 🔍 Search function could be improved

More Open Sea Map apps to explore

4
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
Amazing Ways to See the World
Free

This app offers a smart social mapping solution using OpenStreetMap data. It allows users to manage favorite locations, share them with friends, and access maps offline. Plan trips or simply remember great spots with this versatile navigation tool.

OpenStreetMap integrationOffline map accessFavorite location management
🗺️ Navigation
(19)
free
5
Safari
Safari
Safari
World’s fastest, truly private
Free

Browse the web at high speeds with advanced privacy features and extensive customization. Access your tabs, translate pages, and sync data across your Apple devices. Enjoy a cleaner reading experience and personalized browsing.

Cross-device syncingPrivate Browsing modeIntelligent Tracking Prevention
🔧 Utilities
(147K)
free
6
Mapply for Open Street Map
Mapply for Open Street Map
Mapply for Open Street Map
Street, Topo, Railway & Sea
Free

Explore detailed maps of the world, including transport networks, hiking trails, and topography. This app leverages OpenStreetMap and other specialized map layers for comprehensive navigation and outdoor adventure planning. Enjoy offline caching for uninterrupted exploration.

OpenStreetMap integrationSpecialized map layers (cycling, transport, sea, trails)Topographical data
🗺️ Navigation
(51)
ad-supported
7
Mapitare Terrain and Sea map
Mapitare Terrain and Sea map
Mapitare Terrain and Sea map
Vector maps of Fennoscandia
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
8
NV Charts GPS Navigation AIS
NV Charts GPS Navigation AIS
NV Charts GPS Navigation AIS
Marine Navigation and Boating
Free

This app provides digital nautical charts and navigation tools for safe boating. It offers offline chart downloads, real-time AIS tracking, and community-shared points of interest. Plan and share your routes with ease.

Digital nautical chartsOffline chart downloadsReal-time AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(114)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sea Info Map -Tides,Fishing
Sea Info Map -Tides,Fishing
Sea Info Map -Tides,Fishing
Tide charts & marine weather
Free
💼 Business
(0)
10
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
Top-rated mobile trip planner
Free

Navigate and plan trips offline with detailed world maps based on OpenStreetMap. Customize routes for various vehicles, record GPX tracks, and discover points of interest without an internet connection.

Offline world mapsGPS navigationRoute planning
✈️ Travel
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
MyGIS PRO
MyGIS PRO
MyGIS PRO
Your Navigation Companion
$1.99

Create and customize your own maps with annotations, lines, and symbols. Save and share your custom maps as .kmz files via email or social media. Edit and manage map elements with intuitive tools.

Custom map creationAdd annotations and linesVariety of symbols
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
12
World Map +
World Map +
World Map +
Quick Reference World Maps
Free

Access essential world maps for quick reference and navigation. Explore political, detailed, and time zone maps, with interesting facts about countries. Works online and offline, ideal for students, travelers, and curious minds.

Quick access to essential world mapsPolitical, Detailed, and Time Zones MapsEasy map switching
🔍 Reference
(8K)
ad-supported
13
Boreas Marine Map
Boreas Marine Map
Boreas Marine Map
Offline nautical charts
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
PosidoniaMaps
PosidoniaMaps
PosidoniaMaps
Posidonia High Resolution Maps
Free

This app provides high-resolution underwater maps to help boaters navigate and find safe mooring spots, even in poor visibility. It aims to protect vital Posidonia oceanic meadows by making them visible and encouraging responsible anchoring.

High-resolution underwater mapsSafe mooring guidanceLow visibility navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free
15
Swellwise: Live Wave Map
Swellwise: Live Wave Map
Swellwise: Live Wave Map
by Snoflo.org LLC
$5.99
☀️ Weather
(0)
16
Mediterranean Sea GPS Charts
Mediterranean Sea GPS Charts
Mediterranean Sea GPS Charts
Same detail as a Chart plotter
$12.99

Navigate marine environments with detailed charts and weather forecasts, even offline. Access community-driven information for marinas and anchorages. Plan routes, measure distances, and record tracks with GPS.

Offline marine and outdoor mapsSatellite and terrain map overlaysLocal marine weather forecasts
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
17
Sea Maps
Sea Maps
Sea Maps
Smart sea maps for boating
Free

This marine navigation app provides boaters with interactive maps, real-time weather overlays, and AIS vessel tracking. It offers advanced features like bathymetry, anchor alarms, and track recording for safe and informed ocean exploration.

Interactive marine chartsReal-time weather overlaysAIS vessel tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
subscription
18
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
Seamap Standard
by Hanulsoft, Inc.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
19
OpenMaps - Topographic maps
OpenMaps - Topographic maps
OpenMaps - Topographic maps
Hiking & offline trail maps
Free

Access detailed, open-source topographic maps for all your outdoor adventures. Plan hikes, discover trails, and navigate with confidence using community-driven data from OpenStreetMap.

Detailed topographic mapsOpenStreetMap (OSM) dataLive tile mapping
🗺️ Navigation
(16)
free with in-app purchases
20
Open-Map
Open-Map
Open-Map
Multiformat open standard maps
$2.99

Explore the world with over 60 interactive map types, offering diverse styles and up-to-date data. Easily switch between maps while preserving your position and zoom level. Ideal for cartography enthusiasts and anyone interested in varied map representations.

Over 60 diverse map typesInteractive zoom and panInstant map switching
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
paid

FAQ about Open Sea Map

What are the best open sea map apps for iPhone?
OpenSeaMap tops our open sea map apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top open sea map apps we rank are free to download, including OpenSeaMap and Open Sea OpenSeaMap Browser.
OpenSeaMap has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ open sea map apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
OpenSeaMap is a free, open-source project that creates a worldwide nautical chart. It provides detailed nautical information, weather data, and harbor details, functioning as an add-on to OpenStreetMap.
Yes, OpenSeaMap allows for offline caching of up to 1 million map tiles. This feature enables navigation even without an internet connection.