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

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