Navionics

Editor's Review

Embark on a seamless and enriched boating experience with the Boating app, your all-in-one mobile companion for every aquatic adventure! 📱 Whether you're into cruising, fishing, sailing, or diving, this app ensures you're always equipped with up-to-date, detailed charts available offline. No more worrying about losing connection in the middle of the sea! 🌊

Key Features That Set Sail:

• Internationally Renowned Navionics Charts: Gain access to premier marine references that allow you to study port plans, anchorages, and safety depth contours. Locate navaids and marine services effortlessly.
• SonarChart™ HD Bathymetry Maps: Discover new fishing areas with extraordinary 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bottom contour detail. It’s like having a secret map to the best spots! 🎣
• U.S. Government Charts (NOAA): Available within the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean to Brazil coverages.
• Overlays: Enhance your understanding of bottom topography with relief shading and sonar imagery. Display satellite imagery on land and water for a comprehensive view. 🛰️
• Map Options: Customize chart views, activate night mode, highlight shallow areas, and target multiple fishing ranges.
• Daily Updates: Benefit from up to 5,000 daily updates worldwide, ensuring you always have the most current information. 📅

Tools for Planning and Enjoying Your Day:

• Auto Guidance+™ Technology: Plan your trip with a suggested dock-to-dock path based on chart data and navigation aids. Get ETA, distance to arrival, fuel consumption, and more. 🗺️
• Weather and Tides: Access real-time weather data, daily and hourly forecasts, wind, weather buoys, tides, and currents. Knowing the conditions is crucial for a safe journey! ☀️
• Markers, Tracks, Distance: Mark your favorite anchorage spots or where you caught a big fish. Record your track, take photos and videos within the app, and easily check distances. 📍

An Active and Helpful Community:

• Community Edits and the ActiveCaptain® Community: Obtain and contribute useful local knowledge with thousands of fellow boaters. Share points of interest, navigation aids, and valuable recommendations. 🤝
• Connections: Stay in touch with friends and fellow boaters by sharing your live location, tracks, routes, and markers. Meet on the water or let them check out your adventures! 🔗
• GPX Import/Export: Share your saved data outside the app or transfer it to your chartplotter.
• Share Map Objects: Share a marina, repair shop, or any other location outside the app.

External Device-Friendly for More Features:

• Plotter Sync: Sync with a compatible chartplotter to transfer routes and markers, activate, update, or renew your Navionics chartplotter card subscription. 🔄
• SonarChart Live Mapping Feature: Connect with a compatible sonar/plotter and create your own maps in real-time while navigating. 📡
• AIS: Connect to a compatible AIS receiver with Wi-Fi® connectivity to see nearby marine traffic. Set a safe range and receive visual and aural alerts to signal potential collisions. ⚠️

Try the Boating app for free for a limited time and discover how it can transform your time on the water! 🎁 Upgrade to a yearly auto-renewable subscription to continue enjoying charts and advanced features. Don't leave the dock without it!

Features

• Internationally renowned Navionics charts for offline use

• Nautical chart for premier marine reference

• SonarChart HD bathymetry maps for fishing

• U.S. Government Charts (NOAA) availability

• Overlays for better understanding of topography

• Map options to customize chart views

• Auto Guidance+ for easy trip planning

• Weather and tides for crucial condition awareness

• Markers, tracks, distance to record your day

• Community Edits and ActiveCaptain Community access

• Connections to stay in touch with boaters

• GPX import/export for data sharing

• Plotter Sync for compatible chartplotters

• SonarChart Live mapping feature

• AIS connectivity for marine traffic awareness

Pros

• Detailed offline charts for confident navigation

• Comprehensive planning tools for boating activities

• Active community sharing local boating knowledge

• Connectivity with external devices for enhanced features

• Daily chart updates to ensure accuracy

• Real-time weather and tide information for safety

• GPX import/export for data sharing

• Plotter sync for seamless integration

Cons

• Subscription required for full access

• Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only

• App designed for OS 10 or higher