Report updated Mar 27, 2026
C-MAP: Boating
v4.6.0Recreational boaters, sailors, and anglers who require professional-grade navigation tools.
What Is C-MAP: Boating?
Launched Apr 28, 2015
Updated Jan 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Automatically calculates the best route to a destination based on boat data and chart information.
Provides detailed contour lines down to 1-ft levels to identify underwater structures.
Real-time tracking of AIS-enabled vessels.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate high-quality map data, but report app stability and crashing.”
What Users Love
great app. good detail on Sea floor
Pain Points
keeps crashing, very disappointed
High confidence · 50 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #78 | ▼3 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High-fidelity chart data
- Strong brand recognition
- Cross-platform sync
Cons
- Persistent crashing
- Login failures
- Poor support responsiveness
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Fixing onboarding UX
- Expanding safety notifications
- Capturing churned competitor users
Market Threats
- Competitor stability
- Brand damage from negative reviews
- Subscription churn
Key Takeaways
C-MAP: Boating is a frustrating navigation app that is available. With a 3.6/5 rating from 17.1K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate high-quality map data, though app stability and crashing remains a common concern.
Best for: Recreational boaters, sailors, and anglers who require professional-grade navigation tools.
App Details & Pricing
Model: subscription
Uses a freemium model to capture a broad user base and converts power users to recurring subscriptions; leverages hardware bundling.
iOS Version
4.6.0
Android Version
4.6.0
Release Date
Apr 28, 2015
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Navico Norway AS