Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map
What is Argo Navigation?
Argo is a boat navigation app listed under Navigation. It offers NOAA charts and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers depth surveys for U.S. Waters, a search of marinas, anchorages and fuel docks, and hazard reports from other boaters. An optional Argo Premium tier adds Autoroute, marine weather, tide and current stations, and offline charts.
Pricing. Argo Navigation: Boat GPS, Map is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking depth and anchorage reviews before anchoring
- Reviewing survey dates before running a shoaling inlet
- Plotting and comparing route options with ETA and fuel use
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Why this app is in A tier
Argo Navigation scores 88 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 78, App Store search rank 75, 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
Argo is a boat navigation app you can actually use for free. Not a trial. You get NOAA charts and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers depth surveys for US waters, 500,000+ marinas, anchorages and fuel docks, hazards reported by other boaters, and routes you plot yourself, with ETA and fuel use. On your first trip, open the map to see how deep it is and read what other boaters say about the anchorage before you drop the hook. A hundred trips in, you're checking how old the Army Corps survey is before you run a shoaling inlet, or laying out a few route options and picking one underway. Think of Argo as the boating buddy who knows every good dock bar and never asks for gas money. FREE FOR EVERY BOATER Navigate • Up-to-date NOAA charts plus Army Corps (USACE) surveys you can filter by survey date • Shoal areas, dredged channels, restricted areas and recommended tracks on the coast and inland rivers • See your GPS position and speed on the chart • Search buoys, beacons, lights, wrecks and mile markers • Record your track and use Return to follow it back • Depth shading presets, including two built for bright sun glare Plan • Search 500,000+ places, from boat ramps and moorings to non-etha
Compare in Boat Navigation
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 6.2K | 8.5K | 2.8K |
| Last update | 12d ago | 124d ago | 125d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free download |
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See all 13 ›Questions about Argo Navigation
Is Argo free to use?
The listing says the core app is free to download and use, and that the free version is not a trial. Some features are part of Argo Premium, which is offered as an in-app purchase.
Which charts and depth data does Argo use?
The listing says Argo uses NOAA charts and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) depth surveys for U.S. Waters, and that you can filter the surveys by survey date.
What does Argo Premium add?
The listing says Premium adds Autoroute route planning based on draft, height and safety buffer, a 7-day marine forecast, 6,000+ tide and current stations, offline charts, and NMEA connection for depth, speed and AIS targets.
Is Argo Navigation free?
Argo Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Argo Navigation good for?
Argo Navigation is built for checking depth and anchorage reviews before anchoring, reviewing survey dates before running a shoaling inlet, plotting and comparing route options with ETA and fuel use. It sits in the boat navigation list on AppTierList.
Is Argo Navigation worth it?
Argo Navigation is A tier, ranked #7 of 14 boat navigation apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 6,204 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.
How does Argo Navigation compare to PRO CHARTS?
Argo Navigation is A tier at 88; PRO CHARTS is A tier at 89. PRO CHARTS ranks higher. Argo Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases, PRO CHARTS is free to download.
How often is Argo Navigation updated?
Argo Navigation was updated 12 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Boat Navigation
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #7 of 14
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 6,204
- Current version
- (12 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Checking depth and anchorage reviews before anchoring, Reviewing survey dates before running a shoaling inlet, Plotting and comparing route options with ETA and fuel use
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Size
- 138 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 3
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed