Best Perpetual Nautical Almanac Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our perpetual nautical almanac list covers 244+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Perpetual Nautical Almanac Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Perpetual Nautical AlmanacPerpetual Nautical Almanac$6.995.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
2EZ Nautical AlmanacEZ Nautical Almanac$9.995.0★ (5)NoNoJun 2026
3EZ Celestial NavigationEZ Celestial Navigation$29.994.9★ (25)NoNoAug 2026
4Celestial NavCelestial NavFree4.3★ (10)NoYesAug 2026
5Nautical Calculator ProNautical Calculator Pro$8.995.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
6Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
7Almanac Chinese Lunar CalendarAlmanac Chinese Lunar CalendarFree3.4★ (7)YesYesJul 2026
8Clear OutsideClear OutsideFree4.3★ (6)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Perpetual Nautical Almanac

EZ Nautical Almanac#2

EZ Nautical Almanac by EZ Celestial LLC

ezNA
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(5 ratings)
$9.99
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Access 100 years of nautical almanac data digitally, from 1960 to 2059. This app offers enhanced navigation features like instant page access, highlighting, and zoom, supporting celestial navigation activities offline.

EZ Celestial Navigation#3

EZ Celestial Navigation by EZ Celestial LLC

ezAlmanacOne
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.9(25 ratings)
$29.99
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This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.

More Perpetual Nautical Almanac apps to explore

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Celestial Nav
Celestial Nav
Celestial Nav
Modern Celestial Navigation
Free

This app provides tools for celestial navigation, offering computations for celestial bodies and sight reductions. It includes an offline perpetual almanac and allows for quick capture of observation data for accurate course adjustments.

Celestial navigational computationsOffline perpetual almanacQuick celestial observation data capture
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free with in-app purchases
5
Nautical Calculator Pro
Nautical Calculator Pro
Nautical Calculator Pro
by Giacomo Gabriele
$8.99

This app provides comprehensive tools for solving complex nautical navigation calculations, including route planning, celestial navigation, and tidal predictions. It features a world map for route visualization and offline functionality for map display.

Route calculationPoint on Rhumb Line/Great CircleCelestial navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
6
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

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.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
7
Almanac Chinese Lunar Calendar
Almanac Chinese Lunar Calendar
Almanac Chinese Lunar Calendar
Traditional Chinese Almanac
Free

Access traditional Chinese almanac data, including lunar calendar, zodiac, horoscopes, and five elements. Information spans from 1901 to 2099. Primarily available in Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Lunar calendar detailsHoroscope and zodiac informationSolar Terms and Five Elements
📊 Productivity
(7)
free with in-app purchases
8
Clear Outside
Clear Outside
Clear Outside
by First Light Optics
Free

Get detailed, reliable weather forecasts specifically for astronomers, focusing on cloud cover. Track astronomical events like moon and sun times, darkness periods, and ISS passes. Save multiple locations for quick access to crucial data.

Seven-day hourly cloud cover forecastsRegular weather data (wind, rain, temperature)Moon and sun rise/set times
☀️ Weather
(6)
free
9
SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
SeaVectors: Marine Navigation
NOAA ENC Charts, Winds & Tides
Free

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.

ECDIS-grade ENC chartsReal-time marine conditionsCustomizable instrument panel
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
10
CamSextant
CamSextant
CamSextant
by Omar reis
Free

This app functions as a celestial navigation tool, enabling users to take altitude measurements of celestial bodies using their phone. It provides real-time star and planet identification, automatic astronomical position calculations, and a perpetual nautical almanac.

Celestial object altitude measurementReal-time star and planet identificationAutomatic astronomical position calculation
🗺️ Navigation
(6)
free
11
Astrolabe Clock
Astrolabe Clock
Astrolabe Clock
by Michael Smith
Free

This app offers a modern interpretation of an ancient astronomical instrument, providing a real-time view of the sky. It displays the time of day, day of the year, and the positions of celestial bodies like the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars. Users can also track sunrise/sunset times, moon phases, and celestial transits.

Real-time sky viewTime of day and day of year displaySun, Moon, planet, and star locations
🔍 Reference
(48)
free
12
Star Map: Sky & Star Finder
Star Map: Sky & Star Finder
Star Map: Sky & Star Finder
Stargazing, Planets & AR Sky
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
13
Star Chart
Star Chart
Star Chart
by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED
Free

Explore the cosmos with this augmented reality astronomy app. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial bodies and their positions, even traveling through time to view the universe's past and future.

Augmented reality sky identification3D simulation of the visible universeReal-time celestial object tracking
📚 Education
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Sky Map
Sky Map
Sky Map
by Mobius Networks (Private) Limited
Free

This app transforms your device into a portable planetarium. Simply point it at the night sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in real-time.

Real-time sky identificationDisplays stars and planetsShows moon phases
🔍 Reference
(216)
free
15
Stargazer
Stargazer
Stargazer
The whole night sky, explained
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
StarPilot
StarPilot
StarPilot
by Starpath Corp
$49.99

This app provides advanced celestial navigation computations for iPhone and iPod touch. It offers mathematical and graphic solutions for position fixes, great circle sailing, and more, including lunar distance methods and a sight planner for accurate results.

Celestial sight reductionsPosition fixes and great circle sailingLunar distance method for GMT
🗺️ Navigation
(8)
paid
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Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(352)
free with in-app purchases
18
Sun and Moon 3D Planetarium
Sun and Moon 3D Planetarium
Sun and Moon 3D Planetarium
Planet Tracker & Star Observer
Free

Explore celestial movements with this free, ad-free planetarium app. Track the sun, moon, and visible planets in real-time or by swiping through dates. Utilize AR mode to view celestial bodies through your phone's camera.

Real-time sun, moon, and planet trackingAugmented Reality (AR) modePredict celestial positions for any time
☀️ Weather
(1.4K)
free
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My Daily Horoscope ©
My Daily Horoscope ©
My Daily Horoscope ©
Astrology & Love Readings
Free

Access daily, weekly, and monthly astrological forecasts and love compatibility readings. Explore your personalized astrological profile, receive tarot readings, and stay updated with planetary transits. Content is crafted by professional astrologers for accurate insights.

Daily, weekly, and monthly forecastsLove compatibility analysisPersonalized astrological profile
🌟 Lifestyle
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Sundial Solar & Lunar Time
Sundial Solar & Lunar Time
Sundial Solar & Lunar Time
Sunrise sunset widget alarm
Free

This app provides detailed information about the sun and moon's cycles, including sunrise, sunset, and twilight times. It offers customizable alerts for various solar and lunar events and features a time travel function to view past and future celestial positions. Widgets and an Apple Watch app offer convenient access to this data.

Sunrise/sunset cycle displayTwilight time trackingCustomizable event alerts
☀️ Weather
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Perpetual Nautical Almanac

What are the best perpetual nautical almanac apps for iPhone?
Perpetual Nautical Almanac tops our perpetual nautical almanac apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $6.99.
Yes — 14 of the top perpetual nautical almanac apps we rank are free to download, including Celestial Nav and Almanac Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Perpetual Nautical Almanac has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ perpetual nautical almanac apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Perpetual Nautical Almanac tracks the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and 99 stars. It provides their precise positions (GHA/dec) and other relevant data.
Yes, Perpetual Nautical Almanac can calculate astronomical dawn, nautical dawn, civil dawn, sunrise, sunset, civil dusk, nautical dusk, and astronomical dusk. An estimated elevation value is needed for these calculations.