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Aqua Map vs Argo: catalog facts
Aqua Map	Argo
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Best for: Recreational boaters navigating US coastal waters, the ICW and the Bahamas	Best for: Recreational boaters who want charts, trip planning and local knowledge from other boaters
Free + paid options Free to start, with paid options for additional charts and features.	Free + paid options A basic plan is free; paid plans add further features.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Uses NOAA, USACE and CMOR chart sources Charts available offline Anchor alarm for drift warnings Coverage of the Bahamas and the ICW	Free plan includes nautical charts and manual routing Crowdsourced reports and reviews of places and marinas Tide, current, wind and wave forecasts Offline charts and routes
Chart coverage centres on US waters and the Bahamas Some features require payment Not open source	Autorouting and some features sit in paid plans Social features depend on how many boaters use it in your area
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Aqua Map aquamap.app play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/aqua-map-boating/id919552329 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Argo argonav.io Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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