Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map

Name: Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
Rating: 4.9 (6130 reviews)
Author: Argo Navigation, LLC

Marine Charts, Weather & Tides

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

6.1K Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Chart

#124
Navigation
Developer

Argo Navigation, LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

122
MB

Get Out on the Water with Argo – Your Ultimate Boat Navigation Sidekick Whether you’re exploring new waters, cruising with friends, or chasing sunsets, you deserve a smarter, simpler way to navigate. That’s where Argo Navigation’s charts, GPS and trip planning tools come in. Argo Navigation is an all-in-one boating app that helps you plan trips, navigate confidently, discover new places, and connect with fellow boaters. Think of Argo Navigation like your best boating buddy who always knows the best dock bars, keeps you out of nautical mishaps, and never asks for gas money. And never forgets his chart either. - Why Argo Navigation? - Let’s be honest: most marine chartplotters and other GPS software are either clunky, confusing, or so expensive you feel like you’re buying the boat all over again. And marine charts are slow to update. Not Argo Navigation. - Effortless Marine Navigation, Charts and GPS - Plot nautical routes directly on Argo Navigation’s map and enable GPS tracking with just a few taps. We include up-to-date NOAA charts and Army Corps of Engineers data covering the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including coastal areas and many inland lakes. - Plan Boat Trips with Confidence - Hidden anchorages, waterfront restaurants, or the nearest fuel dock? Argo Navigation’s boating map has it all, plus reviews and tips from other boaters. - See Marine Weather, Tides, Currents, and More - Overlay NOAA weather and wind on your boating map, and analyze marine forecasts well into the future. See tides, currents, temperature, wave height, and wave period across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. - Stay Connected to Your Boat Club or Community - Share voyages, swap boating tips, and see where fellow boaters are cruising. With Argo, the sea feels a little smaller and a lot more fun. - What’s Included with Argo Navigation: - • Unlimited Charts: Access charts for the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including coastal areas, the ICW, inland lakes, and rivers. • Interactive Nautical Map: Find marinas, anchorages, boat ramps, restaurants, dock bars, and more. • Voyage Logbook: Plan, save, and relive your voyages with detailed logs and trip memories. • Real-Time Local Knowledge: Crowdsourced hazard reports, depth updates, reviews, and insider nautical tips from boaters like you. • Community: See where fellow boaters are cruising and plan trips together. And yes, all of that is really free. - Go Beyond Free with Argo Navigation Premium - • Smart Routes: Autoroute around hazards and shallow waters. Routes are tailored to your boat’s draft and height. • Offline Charts: Download offline charts and routes before leaving the dock so you can navigate confidently when cell service disappears. • 7-Day Weather Forecasts: Tides, currents, wind, rain, lightning, temperature, wave height, and period. • Custom Depth Contours: Adjust contour depths and colors to visualize safer waters and identify ideal fishing areas. • Sync with Your Chartplotter: Import and export GPX files for easy navigation. • Multi-Vessel Support: Manage routes and logs for all your vessels. - What Boaters Are Saying - “This app is a game-changer. I absolutely love it. A must-have for every boater—and it’s FREE!” “Argo has completely changed my boating experience! It’s user-friendly, well-designed, and incredibly helpful.” - Your Next Boating Voyage Starts Here - Ready to navigate smarter and explore farther? Download Argo Navigation today and see why thousands of boaters have chosen Argo for navigation. Have you tried Navionics, Wavve Boating, or another boat navigation app? Many boaters have switched to Argo for a simpler, more modern way to navigate. Download Argo Navigation for free. Start your next voyage today. Follow Us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @argonavigation Learn more at www.argonav.io

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

6.1K Ratings

Amazing for dummies
01/15/2023
ashispunny
This app is amazing for dummies. I went fishing with my boyfriend on his boat and we got lost on the way home. My first mistake was to trust him when he said let’s she where this stream takes us.. and to my gut feeling, he had no idea how to take us back to the boat dock. I remember scrolling past this tik tok and found this app! And thank goodness this one saved me because I am navigation illiterate when it comes to boating navigation. This one is by far the most easiest and colorful one yet. It was easy to follow. Definitely understood where I was going! And the best part was, I got to tell my boyfriend I was right! 10/10 would use over and over and over again. Especially when he tries to pull “let’s see where this takes us” line again. Now I don’t have to worry and can enjoy and relax my boat ride, and try to out fish him this time. Thank you to your daughter who posted the tik tok. And thank you to the creator who made it easy for girls who don’t understand boat navigation or who are just dumb and don’t understand it in general. Either way it was helpful!
Amazing for dummies
01/15/2023
ashispunny

This app is amazing for dummies. I went fishing with my boyfriend on his boat and we got lost on the way home. My first mistake was to trust him when he said let’s she where this stream takes us.. and to my gut feeling, he had no idea how to take us back to the boat dock. I remember scrolling past this tik tok and found this app! And thank goodness this one saved me because I am navigation illiterate when it comes to boating navigation. This one is by far the most easiest and colorful one yet. It was easy to follow. Definitely understood where I was going! And the best part was, I got to tell my boyfriend I was right! 10/10 would use over and over and over again. Especially when he tries to pull “let’s see where this takes us” line again. Now I don’t have to worry and can enjoy and relax my boat ride, and try to out fish him this time. Thank you to your daughter who posted the tik tok. And thank you to the creator who made it easy for girls who don’t understand boat navigation or who are just dumb and don’t understand it in general. Either way it was helpful!
Get’s the job done for me
07/29/2023
Gnick99
I have a 16’ aluminum boat with a 40hp outboard and love to explore islands in Casco Bay in Maine. I looked at GPS systems and couldn’t rationalize the cost- not wanting to buy a system that cost half of my boat’s value. I downloaded Argo and it has helped me to plan trips and navigate the waters. I find it feature-rich and easy to use. I often plan trips in my house and it’s nice to chart routes and save them to favorites and then bring my phone on my boat. Would recommend to anyone in my situation or for someone looking for a backup to their gps navigation system. I don’t have a lot of friends using Argo yet- although I’ve recommended it, so I can’t speak much of the social tools included, but I can see those being a big plus. I also highly recommend purchasing a mounting system for your phone to affix to your boat’s dash- I did and it’s great to be able to reference the maps hand’s free while underway.
Get’s the job done for me
07/29/2023
Gnick99

I have a 16’ aluminum boat with a 40hp outboard and love to explore islands in Casco Bay in Maine. I looked at GPS systems and couldn’t rationalize the cost- not wanting to buy a system that cost half of my boat’s value. I downloaded Argo and it has helped me to plan trips and navigate the waters. I find it feature-rich and easy to use. I often plan trips in my house and it’s nice to chart routes and save them to favorites and then bring my phone on my boat. Would recommend to anyone in my situation or for someone looking for a backup to their gps navigation system. I don’t have a lot of friends using Argo yet- although I’ve recommended it, so I can’t speak much of the social tools included, but I can see those being a big plus. I also highly recommend purchasing a mounting system for your phone to affix to your boat’s dash- I did and it’s great to be able to reference the maps hand’s free while underway.
Amazing app!
12/10/2023
mads mada
I have a 16' aluminum boat with a 40hp outboard and love to explore islands in Casco Bay in Maine. I looked at GPS systems and couldn't rationalize the cost- not wanting to buy a system that cost half of my boat's value.1 downloaded Argo and it has helped me to plan trips and navigate the waters. I find it feature-rich and easy to use. I often plan trips in my house and it's nice to chart routes and save them to favorites and then bring my phone on my boat. Would recommend to anyone in my situation or for someone looking for a backup to their gps navigation system.I don't have a lot of friends using Argo yet-although I've recommended it, so I can't speak much of the social tools included, but I can see those being a big plus.I also highly recommend purchasing a mounting system for your phone to affix to your boat's dash- I did and it's great to be able to reference the maps hand's free while underway. Amazing app! 100% reverend
Amazing app!
12/10/2023
mads mada

I have a 16' aluminum boat with a 40hp outboard and love to explore islands in Casco Bay in Maine. I looked at GPS systems and couldn't rationalize the cost- not wanting to buy a system that cost half of my boat's value.1 downloaded Argo and it has helped me to plan trips and navigate the waters. I find it feature-rich and easy to use. I often plan trips in my house and it's nice to chart routes and save them to favorites and then bring my phone on my boat. Would recommend to anyone in my situation or for someone looking for a backup to their gps navigation system.I don't have a lot of friends using Argo yet-although I've recommended it, so I can't speak much of the social tools included, but I can see those being a big plus.I also highly recommend purchasing a mounting system for your phone to affix to your boat's dash- I did and it's great to be able to reference the maps hand's free while underway. Amazing app! 100% reverend
Best app for daily boaters or just occasional fishers
01/18/2023
Haley.sisk
My father takes very frequent trips on his boat for the past 5-6 years and I showed him this app a few days ago & he LOVES it he hasn’t stopped using it it tells him everything he needs to know it lets him choose his own route, it’s basically google maps but for boats! This app is amazing and my father loves it definitely recommend, they have a whole section just for updates & this about the app, you can create your own boat profile and it shows you things best for your boat, it has a compass & tells about you how deep the water under you possibly is, it shows your speed, weather, winds & tides & it’s just amazing all the way around, my dad says give the creator a 10/10 love this & thank you for making it easier & really safer for my dad to be out by himself.
Best app for daily boaters or just occasional fishers
01/18/2023
Haley.sisk

My father takes very frequent trips on his boat for the past 5-6 years and I showed him this app a few days ago & he LOVES it he hasn’t stopped using it it tells him everything he needs to know it lets him choose his own route, it’s basically google maps but for boats! This app is amazing and my father loves it definitely recommend, they have a whole section just for updates & this about the app, you can create your own boat profile and it shows you things best for your boat, it has a compass & tells about you how deep the water under you possibly is, it shows your speed, weather, winds & tides & it’s just amazing all the way around, my dad says give the creator a 10/10 love this & thank you for making it easier & really safer for my dad to be out by himself.

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Seller: Argo Navigation, LLC
Size: 122 MB
Category: Navigation
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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Ratings & Reviews

Amazing for dummies

Get’s the job done for me

Amazing app!

Best app for daily boaters or just occasional fishers

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