Argo - Boating Navigation

The top navigation and planning app for boaters — easy-to-use like Google Maps, but built for the water. Works on ICW, offshore, rivers & lakes across the U.S. and Canada. Powerful enough for seasoned cruisers, yet simple enough for new boaters to learn. Plan trips, navigate safely, and stay connected with friends, family, and clubs on the water. - Why Argo? - Let’s be honest: most marine software is either clunky, confusing, or so expensive you feel like you’re buying the boat all over again. Not Argo. Argo is: - Easy to learn and use even for new boaters or someone who’s been using another tool for decades. - Powerful enough for all your boating needs. It’s a chartplotter+ on your phone/tablet - The only boating app with a fully functional free version. Get started immediately, no credit card required. - Quick, personal customer service. The founder himself responds daily. - Family-owned and operated. Based on the Chesapeake Bay. What features does Argo have? 1. Plan Ahead - Web/Desktop App: Plan on your computer. Auto-sync to phone/tablet. - Autorouting: Create multi-stop routes based on your boat’s info. - Wind, Wave Heights, Tides and Currents: 7-day marine weather forecast. - My Trips*: Save and edit your planned and recorded trips. - Advanced Search*: See top rated fishing spots, marinas, fuel, moorings, boat ramps, beaches, islands, sandbars, restaurants, dock bars, and more. - Import/Export GPX Files: Easily transfer routes to your chartplotter. 2. Navigate Safely - Unlimited Nautical Charts: NOAA and USEACE surveys for U.S.* and Canada charts - Personalized Charts: Customize depth shading and contours. - Updates While Underway*: Bearing, ETA, estimated fuel used, and distance. - Record Tracks*: See where you went and use for future trips. - NMEA/AIS: Real-time depth, speed, heading and AIS boat traffic. - Unlimited Offline Charts & Routes: Download standard or NOAA ENC. - SOS & Emergency List*: Let others know you need help. 3. Connect with Friends and Club Members - Plans & Experiences*: Share routes and places with crew, family and club members. - Real-time Location*: Share your location, heading and ETA and with others. - Connect with Groups*: Dedicated area for your club or group to share plans and activities. - On-Water Reports*: Add hazard & local advice pins *Indicates a feature that is part of our robust free version. Download Argo today and see why hundreds of thousands of boaters have chosen Argo for their navigation and planning needs. Applauded as the best alternative to Navionics, Wavve, Savvy Navvy, Aqua Maps, iNavX, BRP Go, KnowWake, C-Map, Garmin Boating, Dockwa, Simrad, BoatUS, Orca, TZ iBoat and other boat apps. Learn more at www.argonav.io Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @argonavigation Terms of Use (EULA) at https://argonav.io/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy at https://www.argonav.io/privacy/

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Developer

Argo Navigation, LLC

Main Category

Navigation

Version

3.7.0

Version Release

2026-07-04

Initial Release

2019-09-09

Size

116 MB

Age Rating

4+

Price

Free

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.nav.argo

Version Rating

★ 4.90 (6,107)

First Seen

2026-07-05

Metadata updated 2026-07-05

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