Sail Buddy app icon

Apps Like Sail Buddy for iPhone and iPad

Track course and speed with NMEA data

Displays course, speed, and NMEA data in a clean interface. Supports split screen mode on tablets. Integrates with Apple Watch for real-time tracking. Allows side-by-side use with navigation apps.

by Tim Herzog★ 4.414 ratingsNavigation$4.99Data updated 2026-09-11

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  1. Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping app icon

    Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

    Avenza Systems Inc.

    Navigate with maps and GPS

    Use GPS to navigate trails . Import custom maps and create personal maps. Access topographic, hiking, cycling, and city maps from publishers like National Geographic and National Park Service. Sync with devices for use.

    ★ 4.8128,397 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-10-31
  2. Boat Instruments app icon

    Boat Instruments

    FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH

    Boat instrumentation and AIS companion.

    The app displays depth, speed, course, wind, location, rudder, and RPM. It shows nearby targets with relative position, speed, and course, and provides collision warnings.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsNavigation$6.99Data updated 2026-10-12
  3. iNmea logger app icon

    iNmea logger

    Zifigo

    Record NMEA sentences over WiFi

    The app records 30-second logs of NMEA sentences received over WiFi. It listens to a specific IP address and port, serving as a debugging tool for NMEA instrument input issues.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  1. NMEAremote app icon

    NMEAremote

    zapfware

    Navigate, track, and share voyage data

    Access real-time marine data such as navigation information, wind speed, and water depth. Connect iOS devices to a boat's network for data retrieval. Display data on a touchscreen interface. Share data with other devices on the network.

    ★ 4.68 ratingsNavigation$23.99Data updated 2026-10-16
  2. Boat Instrument app icon

    Boat Instrument

    VICTORIAN HANG GLIDING & PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION INC

    ★ 0.00 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps app icon

    i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

    Bist LLC

    Navigate with and river

    Access for the USA, Canada, UK/Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, and European rivers. View NOAA vector , freshwater lake maps, and USACE inland river maps with bathymetry data. Create or import GPX/KML routes. Use voice prompts for route navigation.

    ★ 4.514,838 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  4. SeaNav UK & Ireland app icon

    SeaNav UK & Ireland

    Pocket Mariner Ltd.

    Explore, plan, and navigate boating trips.

    The app provides marine charts for the UK and Ireland, featuring live AIS ship positions, augmented reality views, and route planning. It offers offline charts, autopilot support, and detailed navigation information for boating trips.

    ★ 3.01 ratingsNavigation$20.99Data updated 2026-10-12
  5. MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking app icon

    MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

    MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD

    Track vessels and view live positions

    View vessel positions in real time on a live map. Search for ships, boats, and seaports. Track wind conditions and 48-hour forecasts. Replay vessel movement animations. Monitor port arrivals and departures.

    ★ 4.764,982 ratingsTravelFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  6. Speedometer» app icon

    Speedometer»

    Tim O's Studios, LLC

    Track speed in mph, km/h, or knots

    Displays current speed in mph, km/h, or knots. Features a large, clear indicator with adjustable transparency for better accuracy. Uses device hardware to estimate speed. No additional features or connectivity options.

    ★ 4.850,837 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-10-31
  7. NMEAremote LITE app icon

    NMEAremote LITE

    zapfware

    Navigate, track, and access real-time data onboard

    Access real-time marine data including navigation, wind speed, and water depth. Connect iOS devices to a boat's network for instant information. View critical data on a touchscreen interface. Sync with NMEA systems for accurate readings.

    ★ 4.73 ratingsNavigation$3.99Data updated 2026-10-16
  8. My Altitude app icon

    My Altitude

    Dayana Networks Ltd

    Location, altitude, and pressure data.

    The app displays current latitude, longitude, and altitude using GPS. It also shows barometric pressure, water boiling point, and weather information.

    ★ 4.826,661 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-22
  9. MilGPS app icon

    MilGPS

    Cascode Labs Pty Ltd

    Navigate with MGRS coordinates and waypoints

    Display current location and customizable info on large text screens. Create waypoints using location, crosshairs, or coordinates. Organize waypoints into overlays and navigate to them with arrows or maps. Track movement and view location details.

    ★ 4.85,540 ratingsNavigation$12.99Data updated 2026-10-31
  10. NavLink US app icon

    NavLink US

    Digital Yacht Ltd

    Apple device becomes a chart plotter.

    The app displays real-time GPS position on marine charts derived from NOAA data. It includes features for waypoints, routes, and AIS overlay when connected to a compatible system.

    ★ 3.02 ratingsNavigation$30.99Data updated 2026-10-27
  11. SailControl app icon

    SailControl

    STAIS IOANNIS CYBERSECURITY CONSULTING L.P.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. inRoute - Intelligent Routing app icon

    inRoute - Intelligent Routing

    Carob Apps, LLC

    Plan routes with weather and elevation.

    The app plans optimal routes or allows users to chart their own course using weather and elevation data. It provides voice-guided navigation with automatic severe weather alerts to ensure safe travel.

    ★ 4.610,653 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-10-20
  13. Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart app icon

    Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart

    Rivolu LLC

    Set alerts and track forecasts

    Track tides and lunar phases with NOAA data. Set custom alerts for high and low tides. View offline information. Access lunar calendar and historical data. Share details via social media. Sync with Apple Health for activity tracking.

    ★ 4.844,756 ratingsWeatherFreeData updated 2026-10-31
  14. Coordinates – GPS Converter app icon

    Coordinates – GPS Converter

    Mapnitude Company Limited

    View , convert formats, manage locations

    View and convert geographic across multiple formats and datums. Manage locations with an intuitive interface. Display current location at the intersection of two grey lines. Export in various global systems.

    ★ 4.66,623 ratingsNavigationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  15. SeaNav US app icon

    SeaNav US

    Pocket Mariner Ltd.

    Navigate with real-time charts and tappable buoys

    Plan and navigate boating trips with real-time updates and high-resolution NOAA charts. View detailed digital vector charts for US coasts, inland waters, and Great Lakes. Tap buoys and lights for bearing and distance.

    ★ 4.3100 ratingsNavigation$19.99Data updated 2026-10-23

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