ActiveCaptain®
What is ActiveCaptain®?
The ActiveCaptain app connects a compatible mobile device to a Garmin chartplotter. It lets you transfer charts and maps, software updates, routes and waypoints, and read feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. It is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended as a stand-alone navigational app.
Pricing. ActiveCaptain® is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a trip or scouting a fishing spot before leaving the dock
- Checking marina and boat ramp ratings and photos before a visit
- Controlling a Garmin chartplotter from a phone when someone else is at the helm
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Why this app is in A tier
ActiveCaptain® scores 84 out of 100: rating 63, rating count 78, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin ch
Compare in Boat Navigation
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 84 / 100 | 86 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.0 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 5.2K | 2.7K | 3.8K |
| Last update | 21d ago | 124d ago | 82d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | $8.99 |
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See all 12 ›Questions about ActiveCaptain®
Can I use the app without a Garmin chartplotter?
The app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app.
Do I have to pay to install it?
The app is listed as free to download. The listing also mentions buying newer or legacy charts and the OnDeck hub, with prices not stated on the App Store.
Can I add my own content to the community?
Yes. You can contribute your own points of interest, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device.
Is ActiveCaptain® free?
ActiveCaptain® is free to download.
What is ActiveCaptain® good for?
ActiveCaptain® is built for planning a trip or scouting a fishing spot before leaving the dock, checking marina and boat ramp ratings and photos before a visit, controlling a garmin chartplotter from a phone when someone else is at the helm. It sits in the boat navigation list on AppTierList.
Is ActiveCaptain® worth it?
ActiveCaptain® is A tier, ranked #10 of 13 boat navigation apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.0 App Store rating across 5,201 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 9 apps rank above it.
How does ActiveCaptain® compare to Simrad?
ActiveCaptain® is A tier at 84; Simrad is A tier at 86. Simrad ranks higher. ActiveCaptain® is free to download, Simrad is free to download.
How often is ActiveCaptain® updated?
ActiveCaptain® was updated 21 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Boat Navigation
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 84 / 100
- Rank in list
- #10 of 13
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.0 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 5,201
- Current version
- (21 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Planning a trip or scouting a fishing spot before leaving the dock, Checking marina and boat ramp ratings and photos before a visit, Controlling a Garmin chartplotter from a phone when someone else is at the helm
- Requires
- iOS 18.5 or later
- Size
- 196 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 31
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed