i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps 144.0.0

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps 144.0.0

Bist LLC – Freeware – iOS
out of 11419 votes
Latest Version
144.0.0
Safe to install

Navigate the Waters with Confidence: i-Boating App Review

Minh Ong

i-Boating provides users with detailed marine charts and GPS capabilities, making it an essential tool for any boating enthusiast.
2025 Editor's Rating
EXCELLENT User Rating

This app offers access to marine charts for the USA, Canada, UK/Ireland, Germany, Netherlands/Holland, and Europe rivers such as the Danube, Drava, and Rhein. It provides coverage of NOAA marine vector charts, freshwater lake maps, USACE inland river maps with HD/1ft/3ft bathymetry where available, and charts derived from UKHO & CHS data. It is the first marine GPS app to offer route assistance with voice prompts for marine navigation. Users can create new boating routes or import existing GPX/KML routes. The app supports nautical charts course up orientation and includes tide & currents predictions.

Features:

  • Beautiful & detailed hardware/GPU accelerated vector charts
  • Long press to query the details of marine objects like buoys, lights, obstructions, etc.
  • Customizable depth and distance units
  • Customizable shallow depth
  • Record tracks and auto-follow with real-time track overlay & predicted path vector
  • Voice prompts for marine navigation
  • 1ft/3ft depth contour maps for anglers for selected lake maps
  • Supports GPX/KML for boating route editing/import
  • Tide & currents prediction
  • Seamless chart quilting of marine charts
  • Enter or import waypoints

Maps:

The app includes unlimited updates for 1 year with coverage in various regions:

  • USA: Includes all NOAA marine vector charts (ENC), USACE inland river maps, and freshwater lake maps for more than 7K lakes. HD/1ft/3ft bathymetry is included where available. NOAA raster is used when ENC charts are not available.
  • Canada: Includes CHS data, including major lakes.
  • UK/Ireland: Derived from UKHO charts.
  • Australia
  • Germany: Derived from BSH data.
  • Europe Inland Rivers: Donau/Dunaja, Rhine, Garonne, Moselle, Drava, Sava, etc.
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Croatia
  • Ukraine (Black Sea)
  • Caribbean
  • New Zealand
  • Spain
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Cyprus
  • Falklands
  • Seychelles & Mauritius
  • Denmark
  • Malta, Cyprus & S. Mediterranean
  • S. China & Malaysia
  • South Africa

Route Management / Trip Planning:

  • Create new routes/edit existing routes
  • Move points
  • Add points to an existing route leg
  • Delete/rename points
  • Import GPX/KML/KMZ files
  • Plot/edit routes
  • Enter waypoints
  • Share/export routes, tracks, and markers
  • Reverse routes

Slip to Slip Auto Routing:

GPS Features:

  • Auto follow with real-time track overlay and predicted path vector with course up orientation and speed & heading information
  • Route assistance with voice prompts when approaching a boating route marker and continuous distance & ETA updates
  • Alerts when sailing/boating off route or in the wrong direction
  • Record tracks

Tide & Currents:

  • For US, Canada, UK, Germany, and New Zealand
  • Provides high/low tides, tidal current predictions, and active current stations

Instrumentation:

  • Marine AIS & (NMEA AIS and GPS over TCP/UDP)
  • Wind direction & speed, marine sonar depth, water temperature
  • Auto Pilot

Sharing:

  • Share tracks/routes/markers on Facebook & Twitter
  • Export tracks/routes/markers as GPX files

The app covers various locations such as Sugarloaf Key-Key West, Port Richey Tampa Bay - Clearwater HBR, East Bay-West Bay Florida, Intracoastal Waterway Matecumbe-Grassy Key, Chesapeake Bay Cape Charles-Norfolk Harbor, and many more.

Note: Background GPS usage can decrease battery life.

Overview

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Bist LLC.

The latest version of i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps is 144.0.0, released on 07/04/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/20/2023.

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Provides detailed marine charts for boating and fishing
  • Offers GPS navigation with route planning and tracking
  • Works offline without an internet connection
  • Supports multiple chart layers like Sonar, Fishing, Weather, and more
  • Ability to customize waypoints, routes, and tracks
  • Includes real-time weather updates and forecasts for planning trips

Cons

  • Subscription-based pricing model for access to premium features
  • Some users may experience occasional bugs and technical issues
  • Might require additional in-app purchases for certain advanced features
  • UI/UX design could be improved for better user experience

FAQ

What is i-Boating: Marine Charts & GPS?

i-Boating: Marine Charts & GPS is an app by Bist LLC that provides detailed marine charts and GPS navigation for boaters.

Which devices is i-Boating compatible with?

i-Boating is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

Can I use i-Boating offline?

Yes, you can download charts for offline use, allowing you to navigate without an internet connection.

Does i-Boating require a subscription?

The app offers free features, but certain advanced features may require a subscription.

How do I update the marine charts in i-Boating?

You can update the marine charts via the app settings when connected to the internet.

Is there a trial version of i-Boating available?

Yes, i-Boating offers a trial version allowing users to test its features before purchasing.

What types of charts are included in i-Boating?

i-Boating includes various types of nautical charts, including vector and raster charts.

Can I plan my route using i-Boating?

Yes, i-Boating allows users to plan routes, set waypoints, and monitor navigational progress.

Does i-Boating support AIS (Automatic Identification System)?

Yes, i-Boating supports AIS for better situational awareness and boat tracking.

What should I do if I encounter an issue with the app?

If you encounter issues, you can contact Bist LLC's customer support through the app or their website for assistance.


Minh Ong

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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