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BoatSpeedy vs Aqua Map: catalog facts
BoatSpeedyAqua Map

Best for: Paddlers and small electric boat owners on rivers and lakes

Best for: Recreational boaters navigating US coastal waters, the ICW and the Bahamas

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free + paid options

Free to start, with paid options for additional charts and features.

Android Android, iOS
  • Waterway routing computed offline, with locks and weirs
  • Live battery range from a Bluetooth BMS or coulometer
  • Large readout legible in full sun
  • No accounts and no Google Play Services
  • Uses NOAA, USACE and CMOR chart sources
  • Charts available offline
  • Anchor alarm for drift warnings
  • Coverage of the Bahamas and the ICW
  • Android 13 or later only
  • Small project with a narrow audience
  • English and German only
  • Chart coverage centres on US waters and the Bahamas
  • Some features require payment
  • Not open source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Offline features available

Sources for BoatSpeedy

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Aqua Map

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.