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Savvy NavvyOrca

Screenshots

Marine chart with depth soundings and buoy markers on a phone screenWind map overlay with forecast timeline on a phone screenSatellite chart view with a chart type selector panel on a phone screen

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

Best for: Leisure sailors and motorboaters who want simple route planning on a phone

Best for: Sailors wanting a modern app-based chartplotter

Free + paid options

Free to download; full features require a paid subscription.

 Free + paid options

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

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Route planning that accounts for wind, tide and current
  • Charts, tides and weather in one app
  • Simple interface for less experienced boaters
  • Sail routing with automatic rerouting
  • Weather routing built into trip planning
  • Can connect to boat instruments through Orca Core
  • Not a replacement for certified onboard navigation equipment
  • Advanced features require a subscription
  • 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

Sources

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.