Best Twilight Nautical Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the twilight nautical category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Twilight Nautical Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Civil Twilight for WatchCivil Twilight for Watch$0.993.3★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
2Nautical Charts & MapsNautical Charts & Maps$8.994.6★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
3Civil Twilight CalculatorCivil Twilight Calculator$0.995.0★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
4Twilight TimeTwilight TimeFreeYesNoAug 2026
5Nautical RulesNautical RulesFree5.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
6Luminos Map: Twilight Nav ToolLuminos Map: Twilight Nav ToolFree4.6★ (297)YesYesAug 2026
7Sunrise, SunsetSunrise, SunsetFree3.3★ (20)YesYesJul 2026
8My nautical schoolMy nautical schoolFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Twilight Nautical

Civil Twilight for Watch#1

Civil Twilight for Watch by Aviametrix, LLC

Self-contained Sun Calculator
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
3.3(6 ratings)
$0.99
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This app calculates the sun's position and civil twilight times for outdoor enthusiasts. It works offline and without a phone connection, providing accurate data for pilots, boaters, and hikers anywhere in the world.

Nautical Charts & Maps#2

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(3.8K ratings)
$8.99
#18in Navigation
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Limited chart coverage
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
Civil Twilight Calculator#3

Civil Twilight Calculator by Aviametrix, LLC

Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(5 ratings)
$0.99
#47in Lifestyle
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Calculate precise daylight and twilight times for pilots and outdoor professionals. This app performs all celestial calculations internally, requiring no internet connection for core functionality. It supports GPS locations, global airports, and even addresses when online, with accurate historical and future data.

More Twilight Nautical apps to explore

4
Twilight Time
Twilight Time
Twilight Time
by Hideaki Uchikoshi
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Nautical Rules
Master the Rules of the Road
Free

Master USCG Navigation Rules with a comprehensive question bank and smart study features. Track your progress, practice for exams, and study offline to navigate with confidence.

1,200+ practice questionsInland and International waters coverageDetailed explanations
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
6
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Track Sun Moon Paths Easily
Free

This app provides precise global data on sun and moon positions, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. It features an interactive map and time-chart for easy visualization of celestial paths and seasonal shifts, with offline calculations for current location.

Real-time Sun/Moon dataSunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset timesCelestial path visualization
🗺️ Navigation
(297)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sunrise, Sunset
Sunrise, Sunset
Sunrise, Sunset
Moon,Time,Direction,Elevation
Free

This app displays the precise times and directions of sunrise and sunset based on your current location and elevation. It also provides detailed information about the moon, including its phase, rise and set times, and illumination.

Sunrise and sunset times and directionMoon phase, rise, and set timesTwilight times (civil, nautical, astronomical)
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free with in-app purchases
8
My nautical school
My nautical school
My nautical school
by Advenio Software SRL
Free

This app provides tools for nautical course instructors to deliver engaging content to their students. It allows for custom branding and offers learning modules on radio, sounds, lights, and rules of passage, accessible anytime on mobile devices.

Custom school brandingRadio learning moduleSounds learning module
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sunrise Times
Sunrise Times
Sunrise Times
Sunrise, sunset and twilight…
Free

Get precise sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for any location and date. Plan your day with solar noon and day length information. Easily share event data and create calendar reminders.

Solar event times for any locationSunrise and sunset timesTwilight (civil, nautical, astronomical)
☀️ Weather
(4)
free
10
Sailor's Deck: COLREGS
Sailor's Deck: COLREGS
Sailor's Deck: COLREGS
Nav Lights & Day Shapes Cards
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

Master navigation lights and day shapes for skipper exams with this flashcard app. It uses spaced repetition to build lasting visual memory, tracks your progress, and resurfaces difficult configurations until they stick. Study offline with no ads or subscriptions.

Spaced repetition learningFour-layer progression of studyConfusion pair training
📚 Education
(1)
paid
11
Perpetual Nautical Almanac
Perpetual Nautical Almanac
Perpetual Nautical Almanac
by RPA Technologies
$6.99

Calculate precise celestial positions for navigation from 1900 to 2050. Get real-time data on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, including rise/set times and atmospheric corrections.

Real-time celestial body positionsSunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset calculationsSunlight world map with celestial positions
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
12
NautiNote
NautiNote
NautiNote
Engineering & Deck Study
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
by Philippe Casgrain
Free

Displays precise sunrise and sunset times for your current location, adaptable to any date. It also calculates civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight periods. Ideal for photographers, cyclists, and stargazers.

Sunrise and sunset timesTwilight period calculationsCivil twilight
☀️ Weather
(27)
free
14
Solis
Solis
Solis
by Jake Runzer
Free

Track sunrise, sunset, and twilight times globally with visually appealing gradient displays. Receive notifications for key solar events and access golden and blue hour times for photography. A simple widget provides at-a-glance information.

Sunrise and sunset time trackingTwilight time display (golden/blue hour)Global city support
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
15
Shiptime
Shiptime
Shiptime
Ship's Time, all the time
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
The Navigator
The Navigator
The Navigator
by The Nautical Institute
Free

This free publication offers insights and professional development for marine navigators. It features articles on crucial topics like radar, ECDIS, and passage planning, with access to past editions.

Professional marine navigation insightsFree publicationArticles on radar and ECDIS
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
17
Sunrise Sunset & Day Length
Sunrise Sunset & Day Length
Sunrise Sunset & Day Length
Golden Hour, Twilight & Dusk
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Nautical Calculator Preview
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for marine navigation, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and advanced sailing calculations. It also offers features for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
19
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty Nautical Terms
Old Salty's Nautical Terms
Free

Learn nautical terms and definitions for boating tests or general knowledge. Includes local weather forecasts and a built-in compass for navigation on lakes and oceans.

Nautical term definitionsBoater's license test preparationLocal weather forecasts
📚 Education
(2)
free
20
Shipmate
Shipmate
Shipmate
by Donovan Craig
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Twilight Nautical

What are the best twilight nautical apps for iPhone?
Civil Twilight for Watch tops our twilight nautical apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 16 of the top twilight nautical apps we rank are free to download, including Twilight Time and Nautical Rules.
Civil Twilight for Watch has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ twilight nautical apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Civil Twilight for Watch is a standalone application for Apple Watch that calculates the sun's position and civil twilight times. It provides essential daylight information for outdoor activities without needing an internet connection or a paired iPhone.
Yes, Civil Twilight for Watch is designed to work completely offline. It calculates all necessary data directly on the Apple Watch, making it ideal for use in areas with no cellular service.