Report updated Apr 16, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

ActiveCaptain® is an established navigation app that is completely free. With a 4.0/5 rating from 11.3K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is ActiveCaptain®?

ActiveCaptain is a companion app for Garmin chartplotter owners that enables wireless synchronization of navigation data, software updates, and cartography. It integrates mobile devices with marine hardware to facilitate route planning and community-driven feedback. The app also supports remote vessel monitoring when paired with the OnDeck hub.

Current Momentum

v43.0 · 2w ago

Intense

Last updated 14d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Navigation
#84
4

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

ONECHARTStandard

Provides access to Garmin Navionics+ and premium Vision+ cartography with daily updates and Auto Guidance+ technology.

Wireless SynchronizationStandard

Enables the transfer of routes, waypoints, and software updates between mobile devices and compatible Garmin chartplotters.

ActiveCaptain CommunityStandard

Allows users to access and contribute helpful feedback and navigational insights from the boating community.

OnDeck Hub IntegrationStandard

Supports remote tracking and monitoring of the vessel from virtually any location.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

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Garmin

(1.6M)

Bridging Garmin hardware with actionable performance data and specialized navigation tools for athletes, mariners, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Portfolio

13

Apps

Free 12
Navigation50%
Health & Fitness17%
Utilities8%

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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Garmin.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for ActiveCaptain®?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (10)

United StatesBrazilGermanySpainFranceItalyMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSweden

How's The Navigation Market?

How does it evolve in the Navigation market?

Rank progression

136 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for ActiveCaptain®

Key Takeaways

This app is a specialized utility designed exclusively to extend the functionality of Garmin marine hardware rather than serving as a standalone navigation tool.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ActiveCaptain®, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “ActiveCaptain® Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 16, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-garmin-marinemobile

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