Apps Like VRTool for iPhone and iPad
Sailing planner and calculator for boats.
The app calculates sailing routes using GPS position, boat polar charts, and wind forecasts. It displays real-time sailing data, logs boat positions, and includes charting tools for route design and weather routing.
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Aqua Map Boating
GEC s.r.l.
Download charts, navigate offline, connect instruments
Navigate using weekly updated nautical charts from NOAA. Plan routes manually or automatically. Record GPS tracks and store navigation data including markers and routes. Share data with others. Display tides and currents.


Weather4D Routing
APP4NAV
Route with real-time weather data
Access real-time weather and ocean data using GRIB files. Input sailing boat polar data and minimum engine speed for route planning. View forecasts, track storm movements, and analyze wind and wave conditions.

Waterspeed: Track Watersports
Waterspeed Technologies Limited
Progress and analyze water sports sessions
Water sports sessions with speed, distance, heart rate, wind, and stroke data. Log activities like sailing, wingfoiling, and kayaking. Analyze performance trends and monitor progress over time. Sync data across devices for consistent tracking.

Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder.com
Detailed wind and weather forecasts available.
The app provides detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations. It offers real-time measurements from 21,000 weather stations and tide forecasts for over 20,000 locations.

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather
Windfinder.com
Detailed wind and weather forecasts available.
The app provides detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations. It offers current measurements, tide forecasts, and severe weather warnings for the US and Europe.

Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca Technologies AS
Navigate with real-time AIS data
View nautical charts online and offline. Use satellite maps for navigation. Plan for sailboats and powerboats. Access real-time AIS data. Get global marine weather with temperature, wind, tides, and currents.

Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
ARGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Navigate and track boat trips
Track boat trips and navigate to destinations in North America. View real-time locations of friends. Access local knowledge from other boaters. Set and follow routes. Share trip details with others. Receive updates and alerts.

SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
WeatherFlow
Track wind and weather in real time
Access real-time weather data and live wind reports for sailing activities. View for racing, sailing, and cruising. Locate Tempest Weather Systems near shore markers, buoys, piers, yacht clubs, and waterfront areas.

iNavX: Marine Navigation
NavX Studios LLC
Navigate with real-time charts and weather data
Access charts, maps, weather data, and AIS information. Navigate with worldwide chart coverage from multiple providers. View real-time weather and track vessel position. Set waypoints and measure distances between points.

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind Limited
Track wind, waves, and currents
View high-resolution weather maps for wind, gust, CAPE, wave, rain, and cloud conditions. Access real-time from ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO, GFS, and proprietary models. Track wind speed, wave height, and current directions.

iGetwind
Gregoire Lafortune
Compare wind forecasts and save favorites
View real-time wind data from 40000 global stations. Compare up to 8 wind forecasts using models like GFS and HRRR. Access high-resolution wave forecasts from WW3 and tidal data from NOAA.

SeaNav
Pocket Mariner Ltd.
Plan trips, navigate, and view charts
Plan and navigate boating trips with real-time tracking and high-resolution digital charts covering the US, Europe, and other regions. View vector charts with tappable buoys and lights. Pan and zoom seamlessly across maps.

Windy.com
Windyty, SE
Forecast weather with high-resolution models
View live weather radar and satellite imagery. Track precipitation types and lightning. Access high-resolution forecasts using advanced models. Set location-based alerts. Share weather data with others.

Boating Weather
Blue Whale Apps, Inc.
Track wind, waves, and surf conditions
View marine forecasts for U.S. coastal zones. Check wind speed, wave height, and surf conditions. Access one-touch NOAA forecasts for today, tonight, and the week. Add locations for custom alerts.

Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
SAVVY NAVVY LTD
Track routes, view charts, and monitor weather
View real-time GPS location and track movement. Access marine charts, weather forecasts, and tide information. Plan routes with smart routing features. Set and monitor alerts. Share coordinates and waypoints.

Fishing Spots: Find & Fish App
FishAngler, LLC
Find and track your trips
Find with interactive and depth charts. Check forecasts and track catches. Save locations and view detailed water information. Share catches and locations with other anglers. Set alerts for weather and tide changes.

Hooked Inc: Fishing Games
Lion Studios LLC
Catch fish, earn money, upgrade boat
Play an idle clicker game by swiping to catch fish and earn money. Hire crew members, buy legendary items, and upgrade your boat. Unlock new regions and expand your empire.

qtVlm
Meltemus SAS
View grib files and track sailing routes
View grib files with detailed wind and wave data. Display basic charts and simple instruments. Use anchor alarm feature. View shapefiles like SHOM data. Receive boat position input from external sources.
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