Best Skipper Navigation Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free skipper navigation apps? 20 of our 246+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Skipper Navigation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Maritime Master - SkipperMaritime Master - SkipperFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
2Boating Logbook: SkipperBoating Logbook: SkipperFree was $2.994.6★ (35)NoYesAug 2026
3Navigation MarineNavigation MarineFreeYesNoAug 2026
4Pathr NavigationPathr NavigationFree5.0★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
5Seawell Navigation ChartsSeawell Navigation ChartsFree1.3★ (12)NoYesMay 2026
6SailFreeGPSSailFreeGPSFree4.2★ (10)YesYesAug 2026
7SeaVectors: Marine NavigationSeaVectors: Marine NavigationFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Marine Navigation LiteMarine Navigation LiteFreeYesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Skipper Navigation

Maritime Master - Skipper#1

Maritime Master - Skipper by MARITIME MASTER LIMITED

A Skipper's Best Friend
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Learn seamanship and small-craft navigation with interactive diagrams and calculators. Practice plotting positions, understanding tides, and mastering navigation techniques. Includes a reference library for essential maritime knowledge.

Boating Logbook: Skipper#2

Boating Logbook: Skipper by Axel Le Pennec

Boat/ship log book for captain
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6(35 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Record your boat trips with real-time GPS data, weather, and crew information. Securely store your boating history and relive your adventures with detailed maps and statistics. Import/export GPX files and manage your logbook with powerful search and filtering options.

Navigation Marine#3

Navigation Marine by Andrea Bisegna

Essential marine tools
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeAds
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This marine navigation tool provides essential functions for sailors, yachts, and boats. It includes a speedometer, position tracking, waypoint management, distance measurement, and course guidance to waypoints.

More Skipper Navigation apps to explore

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Pathr Navigation
Pathr Navigation
Pathr Navigation
Boating, simplified.
Free

This marine navigation app simplifies boating with smart routing tailored to your vessel's specifications. It offers detailed marine charts, weather and AIS overlays for enhanced awareness, and tools for discovering and sharing points of interest with a community of boaters.

Smart routing based on vessel profileHigh-resolution marine chartsWeather and AIS overlays
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
freemium
5
Seawell Navigation Charts
Seawell Navigation Charts
Seawell Navigation Charts
Sea Navigation Marine Offline
Free

This navigation app offers detailed marine charts and tools for sailors, fishermen, and boaters. It allows for easy waypoint management, route recording, and distance measurement, with offline map capabilities for use without internet connectivity.

Offline marine chartsWaypoint and route managementTrack recording
🗺️ Navigation
(12)
free with in-app purchases
6
SailFreeGPS
SailFreeGPS
SailFreeGPS
Sailing navigation intruments
Free

This app provides sailing navigation tools, displaying real-time location, speed, course, and historical data. It assists with MOB situations, regattas, and waypoint management, offering advanced features in its premium version.

Real-time GPS data (location, COG, SOG)Man OverBoard (MOB) assistanceRegatta countdown timer and departure line
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
Marine Navigation Lite
Offline GPS tracker for boat
Free

This app offers offline GPS charting for marine use, allowing users to own their maps permanently. It provides advanced navigation tools, custom map creation from any image, and respects user privacy by not tracking or selling data.

Lifetime map ownershipOffline GPS chartingCustom map creation from images
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
The Anchors: Marine navigation
The Anchors: Marine navigation
The Anchors: Marine navigation
Boat speed, bearings, compass
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Rhumb: Sea Charts & Navigation
Rhumb: Sea Charts & Navigation
Rhumb: Sea Charts & Navigation
The sea chart that just works
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
11
Qastor
Qastor
Qastor
Marine Navigation and Pilotage
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
12
Ditch: Boat Navigation
Ditch: Boat Navigation
Ditch: Boat Navigation
Marine GPS, Boat Charts, Maps
Free

Enhance your boating experience with intelligent routing and accurate arrival time predictions. Visualize historical vessel traffic and customize charts for a personalized view of waterways, ensuring safer and more confident journeys on the water.

AI-powered smart routingAccurate ETA predictionsHistorical AIS data visualization
🗺️ Navigation
(22)
free with in-app purchases
13
ColRegs:Rules of the Road 3D LITE
ColRegs:Rules of the Road 3D LITE
ColRegs:Rules of the Road 3D LITE
by Advenio Software SRL
Free

Learn and practice sailing navigation rules with interactive 3D simulations. This app offers a didactic and fun approach to mastering collision avoidance and safe navigation on the water.

3D simulation for immersive learningLearning, testing, and simulation modesCollision avoidance practice
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
14
WinGPS Marine
WinGPS Marine
WinGPS Marine
by Stentec Software B.V.
Free

This app provides onboard navigation for various watercraft. It displays your GPS position, speed, and course, and allows you to download nautical charts with depth information and navigational aids. Set waypoints and sail to your destination with guidance on course and distance.

Real-time GPS position, speed, and course trackingDownloadable nautical charts with depth and aidsWaypoint navigation with Course to Go
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
free
15
NavShip - US Waterways
NavShip - US Waterways
NavShip - US Waterways
Your waterway route assistant
Free

Plan your journeys on global waterways with detailed route assistance. Access live weather, tide data, clearance heights, and marina information. Suitable for various boat types, it helps you navigate safely and efficiently.

Dock-to-dock route planningLive weather and wind dataTide and water level information
🗺️ Navigation
(11)
free with in-app purchases
16
Skipper IQ
Skipper IQ
Skipper IQ
For Nautical Ninjas
Free

Enhance your boating safety and confidence with practical knowledge and real-world tools. Train with incident scenarios, test your navigation skills, and utilize on-water aids like GPS anchor watch and G-force measurement.

Real-world incident scenario trainerNavigation and safety knowledge quizzesDaily practical boating tips
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
17
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Boating Navigation GPS Offline
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
skipper AI
skipper AI
skipper AI
Auto-navigate phone menus
Free

This AI assistant automates phone menu navigation and manages hold times, connecting you to a human agent faster. It can also handle basic questions, saving you valuable time and frustration with customer support.

Automated phone menu navigationSmart hold managementBasic information handling
📊 Productivity
(4)
free with in-app purchases
19
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation
by MiraTrex, Inc.
Free

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.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation
🗺️ Navigation
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Skipper Navigation

What are the best skipper navigation apps for iPhone?
Maritime Master - Skipper tops our skipper navigation apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top skipper navigation apps we rank are free to download, including Maritime Master - Skipper and Boating Logbook: Skipper.
Maritime Master - Skipper has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ skipper navigation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Maritime Master - Skipper is designed for education, revision, and simulation of seamanship and small-craft navigation. It helps users practice methods and build confidence before operating a vessel.
No, Maritime Master - Skipper is strictly for educational purposes and is not a substitute for official charts, instruments, or certified training. It must not be used for real-world navigation or operational decision-making.