Aqua Map Boating icon
Terra Map - Trail Explorer icon

GEC s.r.l.

For recreational and professional boaters, hikers, and off-road explorers requiring high-reliability offline mapping.

2apps4.7(13.2K)Navigation

Snapshot

Who is GEC s.r.l.?

Providing specialized offline navigation for maritime and outdoor enthusiasts via official data and instrument connectivity.

Target audience

RecreationalProfessional boatersHikers

Active nemesis

Garmin

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
2
apps
Navigation2

Last updated

Aqua Map Boating

v53.10

8mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines GEC s.r.l.?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Specialized offline navigation for marine and outdoor use

Scale

indie

Target audience

Recreational and professional boaters, hikers, and off-road explorers requiring high-reliability offline mapping.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 18 updates across 2 apps in the last 6 months, with the most recent update occurring 3 days ago.

Last release 3d agoActive apps 2

Portfolio

What does GEC s.r.l. ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

Aqua Map Boating icon
Aqua Map Boating

US Charts from NOAA, ACoE Surveys, Marine Forecasts, Anchor Alarm and more...

4.7(12.7K)
Terra Map - Trail Explorer icon
Terra Map - Trail Explorer

Terra Map Offline Topo Maps with trails for Hiking, Biking, Camping, Travels

4.6(538)

Rivals

Who does GEC s.r.l. compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Garmin

known forActiveCaptain®

2 apps4.0Navigation

Both apps target marine navigators, but Aqua Map Boating functions as a standalone navigation tool while ActiveCaptain requires specific Garmin hardware to operate.

Contenders(7)

Bist

known fori-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

1 app4.5Navigation

Both applications target the same recreational and professional maritime audience by providing nautical charts and GPS navigation tools. They compete directly for users seeking offline-capable marine navigation and route management.

Johnson Outdoors

known forOne-Boat Network

1 app2.3Navigation

Both apps target marine navigators and boaters, with One-Boat Network providing mapping and navigation tools that directly overlap with the core functionality of Aqua Map Boating.

MiraTrex

known forPRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

1 app4.5Navigation

Both applications target marine navigation using NOAA charts, creating direct competition for recreational and professional boaters seeking mobile-first route planning.

Navico Norway AS

known forC-MAP: Boating

3 apps4.6Navigation

Both apps target recreational boaters and sailors with subscription-based nautical chart access and offline navigation capabilities.

NavX Studios

known foriNavX: Marine Navigation

1 app4.8Navigation

Both applications target the same marine navigation market, offering overlapping features like route management and weather forecasting for recreational boaters.

Nobeltec

known forTZ iBoat – Marine Navigation

1 app4.7Navigation

Both applications target marine navigators with offline-capable nautical charts and instrument integration, creating direct competition for users seeking reliable offshore navigation tools.

Waterway Guide

known forWaterway Guide

1 app4.7Navigation

Both applications target marine navigators requiring nautical charts and navigation tools for North American and Caribbean waterways.

Same space(15)

Argo Navigation

known forArgo - Boating Navigation

1 app4.9Navigation

This app provides a direct alternative for recreational boaters by offering a mobile-first chartplotter experience with a focus on social connectivity.

Avenza Systems

known forAvenza Maps: Offline Mapping

1 app4.8Navigation

This app dominates the professional offline mapping niche, providing a high-utility tool for users who operate in areas without cellular coverage.

BaseMap

known forBaseMap: Hunting GPS Maps

1 app4.6Navigation

This app targets the same outdoor enthusiast demographic but focuses on land-based hunting boundaries rather than maritime navigation.

David Morneault

known forGPS Tracks

1 app4.7Navigation

This app provides a professional-grade alternative for outdoor navigation, sharing the same requirement for reliable offline map storage.

Dockwa

known forDockwa

1 app4.9Navigation

This app manages the logistical side of boating, serving as a supply-side utility that complements the navigation-focused workflow of Aqua Map.

Fishing Points d.o.o.

known forHunting Points: GPS & Hunt App

1 app4.6Navigation

This app serves as a field utility for rural navigation, overlapping with Aqua Map's user base of outdoor professionals who require precise location tracking.

Glacier Peak Studios

known forTopo Maps+: Topographic Maps

1 app4.7Navigation

This app serves the same backcountry exploration audience as Aqua Map, focusing on terrain analysis and offline navigation for serious adventurers.

GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY

known forDetector Maps

1 app4.6Navigation

This app occupies a specialized geological niche, providing professional-grade prospecting data that shares the same offline-first navigation requirements.

Goldlab Applications Yazilim Bilişim Anonim Şirketi

known forMapXplorer: Map Radar Navigate

1 app4.5Navigation

This app competes for the same mobile screen time as a general-purpose navigation utility, though it lacks the specialized marine chart data found in Aqua Map.

MapQuest Holdings

known forMapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

1 app4.2Navigation

This app provides general navigation for North American travelers, offering a mass-market alternative to the specialized marine charts found in Aqua Map.

onXmaps

known foronX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps

2 apps4.9Navigation

This app captures the angling segment of the outdoor market, providing a regional alternative to broader navigation tools through specialized land-access data.

savvy navvy

known forSavvy Navvy Boating Navigation

1 app4.7Navigation

This is a direct marine navigation competitor that attempts to simplify the user experience by automating route planning based on environmental variables.

TrailBehind

known forGaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

1 app4.8Navigation

This app targets the professional backcountry navigation market, competing for the same high-intent users who prioritize GIS precision over casual discovery.

Trimble Maps

known forCoPilot GPS Navigation

1 app3.1Navigation

This app targets professional drivers who require vehicle-specific routing, providing a high-utility navigation tool that mirrors the professional focus of Aqua Map.

Wavve Boating

known forWavve Boating: Marine Boat GPS

1 app4.7Navigation

This app shares the marine navigation space but focuses on personalization for recreational boaters through draft-specific chart adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does GEC s.r.l. publish?
GEC s.r.l. has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Navigation category.
What kind of apps does GEC s.r.l. make?
GEC s.r.l.'s portfolio is concentrated in Navigation, with an average rating of 4.7/5 across rated apps.
What is GEC s.r.l.'s top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Aqua Map Boating is GEC s.r.l.'s best-known app tracked by Marlvel.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
0
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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Marlvel.ai. “GEC s.r.l. intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/gec-s-r-l

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