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iNavX nautical chart

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Nautical chart view with buoys and depth contours and a bottom bar for routing, search, weather and instrumentsRoute planning screen with a sailing route, waypoint options, departure time and distanceWind forecast map of northern Europe with an hourly wind and gust table below

Best for: Cruising boaters who want a handheld chartplotter on an iPhone or iPad

Best for: Sailors wanting a modern app-based chartplotter

Free + paid options

Free NOAA US charts are included; other providers' charts and features may cost extra.

 Free + paid options

App pricing is not detailed here; Core and Display hardware are sold separately.

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Supports more than 25 chart providers in one app
  • Live AIS, route planning and GRIB weather
  • Instrument overlays for speed, heading and depth
  • Free NOAA US charts
  • Sail routing with automatic rerouting
  • Weather routing built into trip planning
  • Can connect to boat instruments through Orca Core
  • Commercial charts from other providers are bought separately
  • Focused on phones and tablets rather than desktop use
  • Full chartplotter features need separately purchased hardware
  • Pricing for app features is not clearly stated
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
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

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Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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