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Aqua Map vs Seapilot: catalog facts
Aqua Map	Seapilot
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Best for: Recreational boaters navigating US coastal waters, the ICW and the Bahamas	Best for: Recreational boaters who want chart navigation on a phone or tablet
Free + paid options Free to start, with paid options for additional charts and features.	Free + paid options Basic is free, Premium costs $39.99, and charts are bought separately except free US charts.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Uses NOAA, USACE and CMOR chart sources Charts available offline Anchor alarm for drift warnings Coverage of the Bahamas and the ICW	AIS and NMEA sensor support in Premium Weather routing with GRIB data GPX import and export
Chart coverage centres on US waters and the Bahamas Some features require payment Not open source	Charts cost extra outside the US Most navigation features require Premium
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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	Not stated if it works offline
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 Seapilot seapilot.com apps.apple.com/us/app/seapilot/id915818783 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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