Best Sailing Journal App

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the sailing journal app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 204+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Sailing Journal App

iNavX: Marine Navigation#1

iNavX: Marine Navigation by NavX Studios LLC

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#62in Navigation
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A powerful marine navigation app designed for sailing enthusiasts to plan routes, track marine weather, and monitor vessel performance. Navigate with precision and confidence on the water.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and precise navigation
  • 📊 Comprehensive charting and navigation features
  • 🛠️ Customizable instrument settings
  • 🔄 Redundancy across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Cumbersome chart management and downloading
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation#2

Savvy Navvy Boating Navigation by SAVVY NAVVY LTD

Marine GPS and Nautical Charts
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.2😐(233 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#34in Navigation
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Access all your boating needs in one app – charts, weather forecasts, AIS, and more. From planning to navigation, we've got you covered on the water!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for navigation
  • 🌊 Accurate charts and data
  • 💡 Useful features like weather and tide info

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🗺️ Missing chart data for some areas
ASA's Sailing Challenge#3

ASA's Sailing Challenge by American Sailing Association

Learn To Be A Better Sailor!
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😐(2.7K ratings)
$3.99In-App Purchases
#32in Education
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Embark on a virtual sailing adventure that teaches you the ins and outs of sailing with six modules covering everything from Points of Sail to Docking. Experience the thrill of sailing as you navigate through challenges and learn from expert guidance.

What We Love

  • 🎓 Excellent learning/review tool for sailing
  • 👍 Great for reviewing before going out on the water
  • 👍 Useful for visualizing sailing concepts
  • 👍 Simple and effective

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Trimming Task 2 is Impossible
  • 🔒 To limited and some controls overly sensitive
  • 💰 Underwhelming, not worth the price

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Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

Experience detailed nautical charts, weather updates, route planning, and GPS functionality with this boater's companion app. Activate and register your Simrad Chartplotter, access a free C-MAP Chart Viewer, use Autorouting™, save personal waypoints, track recordings, and explore marine points of interest. Stay informed with marine weather forecasts and customize your charts for seamless navigation.

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5
B&G: Companion App for Sailors
B&G: Companion App for Sailors
B&G: Companion App for Sailors
Great sailing charts
Free

An innovative mobile application that enhances productivity by organizing tasks, setting reminders, and boosting collaboration among users. Stay on top of your daily responsibilities and streamline your workflow with this efficient app!

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SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking
Sailing Resume, Qualifications
Free

Track and Connect on Your Sailing Adventures with an app that offers a Digital Logbook for recording every voyage effortlessly, complete with GPS tracking and live updates for sharing routes in real-time. Elevate your sailing experience by joining SailTies today!

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Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Enhance your boating experience with our marine GPS app - offering simplified navigation, customizable nautical charts, tidal information, weather updates, and a community-based platform for sharing knowledge. Join our fast-growing community today and enjoy a free trial to explore all the features. For more information, visit our website.

🗺️ Navigation
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Go Sailing
Go Sailing
Go Sailing
Create or Join Sailing Trips
Free
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9
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Discover a comprehensive marine navigation app with detailed charts, precise route planning, and real-time AIS tracking. Navigate ocean waters effortlessly and ensure safe voyages with this essential tool for all boating enthusiasts. Explore and download the app to set sail confidently today!

🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
10
Wärtsilä iSailor
Wärtsilä iSailor
Wärtsilä iSailor
World's leading sailing app
Free

Explore the leading marine and river navigation app for amateur seafarers, offering clear navigational information through electronic charts and additional content. Discover the accurate TX-97 vector charts and purchase chart folios on isailor.us for seamless navigation. Manage subscriptions and enjoy a range of features like positioning systems, AIS interfaces, and sensor options on iPhone and iPad.

🗺️ Navigation
(10)
11
Sailing & Boating Community
Sailing & Boating Community
Sailing & Boating Community
by Social Knowledge, LLC
Free

Discover a cutting-edge application that revolutionizes how sailors plan their routes. With advanced weather forecasting, route optimization, and community insights, sailors can now navigate the seas with ease. Embark on smoother sailing experiences by trying out this app today!

🌐 Social Networking
(98)
12
SailGP
SailGP
SailGP
World's fastest sailing race
Free

Experience the world's fastest sailing race up close with the SailGP app! Watch live races with real-time video feeds and data, follow elite teams, earn exclusive rewards, and customize your viewing experience with the app's packed real-time data and multiple camera angles. Join the action-packed world of SailGP and download the app now!

⚽ Sports
(661)
13
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

Explore marine navigation, fishing, and weather with advanced features like offline charts, live tracking, route planning, and connectivity for AIS and GPS data. Start your 14-day free trial now for an enhanced boating experience.

🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
14
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Experience detailed nautical and fishing charts on your mobile device with offline access and a range of features through this must-have Boating app. Get expertly detailed charts for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving – perfect for all your water activities. Try it free for a limited time and unlock advanced features with a yearly subscription.

🗺️ Navigation
(2.2K)
15
Navily
Navily
Navily
Der innovativste Küstenführer
Free

Discover a mobile cruising guide with Navily, your ideal companion for boat trips. Access 35,000 marinas and anchorages, book in 700 partner marinas, share experiences with the community, and unlock premium features for advanced functionalities. Join the global community and sail smarter with Navily!

🗺️ Navigation
(766)
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Diarly: личный дневник
Diarly: личный дневник
Diarly: личный дневник
Journal & Notes with Password
Free

Keep track of your thoughts, memories, and daily activities with this digital journal app. Safely store your personal entries and memories in one secure place. Start journaling today for a more organized and introspective lifestyle.

💪 Health & Fitness
(440)
17
US Sailing Skill Up
US Sailing Skill Up
US Sailing Skill Up
Sailing Skills and Resources
Free

This sailing skills application connects sailors, instructors, and coaches with resources for skill development, offering a range of tools and materials for learners of all levels. It allows users to track progress, create custom lesson plans, and access a library of drills, games, and videos to improve their sailing skills.

📚 Education
(12)
18
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
Marine weather and tide chart
Free

Experience marine weather and tide info at your fingertips with this app designed for sailors. Plan your cruises, races, or fishing trips with detailed forecasts, live wind data, tides, currents, and more. Get in touch with marinas and enjoy special features like nautical charts for US waters. Customize settings and give feedback for continuous improvements. Visit windhub.com for more details and to download the app.

☀️ Weather
(246)
19
Yapp Sailing Course
Yapp Sailing Course
Yapp Sailing Course
Learn to Sail. Free & Easy
Free

Learn to sail from scratch with this easy-to-use app, featuring bite-sized lessons, interactive activities, and a sailing assistant, perfect for beginners. Start your sailing journey today and build your foundation with fun, hands-on lessons, and take your first step toward enjoyable sailing!

📚 Education
(22)
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Simple Diary - Daily Journal
Simple Diary - Daily Journal
Simple Diary - Daily Journal
Journaling with lock, notebook
Free

A simple and functional diary app that allows for easy journaling, image insertion, passcode lock, theme customization, data backup, tag search, font adjustment, reminder function and multiple daily entries. Users can enjoy an ad-free experience through in-app purchase. Explore this efficient diary tool for your daily writing needs!

🌟 Lifestyle
(907)