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OrcaArgo

Screenshots

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

Screenshots

Argo weather layers and tide information

Best for: Sailors wanting a modern app-based chartplotter

Best for: Recreational boaters who want charts, trip planning and local knowledge from other boaters

Free + paid options

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

 Free + paid options

A basic plan is free; paid plans add further features.

Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • Sail routing with automatic rerouting
  • Weather routing built into trip planning
  • Can connect to boat instruments through Orca Core
  • 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
  • Full chartplotter features need separately purchased hardware
  • Pricing for app features is not clearly stated
  • 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
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available

Sources

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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