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Johnson Outdoors

For serious recreational and tournament anglers who utilize integrated Humminbird and Minn Kota marine electronics.

4apps2.7(543)SportsNavigation

Snapshot

Who is Johnson Outdoors?

Providing integrated digital control and navigation solutions for serious anglers using Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon marine hardware.

Target audience

Serious recreationalTournament anglers who utilize integrated HumminbirdMinn Kota marine electronics

Active nemesis

NavX Studios

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 4
4
apps
Sports3
Navigation1

Last updated

One-Boat Network

v5.080

4mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines Johnson Outdoors?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Marine electronics control and navigation utilities

Scale

indie

Target audience

Serious recreational and tournament anglers who utilize integrated Humminbird and Minn Kota marine electronics.

Origin

The mobile portfolio supports the legacy marine brands under the Johnson Outdoors Inc. umbrella, including Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon.

Signature Patterns

  • Hardware-dependent utility apps requiring specific marine electronics for core functionality
  • Centralized control dashboards for multi-device networking and digital remote operation
  • Freemium monetization via high-value mapping subscriptions like LakeMaster and CoastMaster
  • Apps serve as the primary interface for performing essential system software updates for physical hardware
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Released 3 updates across 4 active apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a consistent update cycle for hardware compatibility and system maintenance.

Last release 83d agoActive apps 4

Portfolio

What does Johnson Outdoors ship?

Apps

4 apps analysed

One-Boat Network icon
One-Boat Network

The Humminbird and Minn Kota App

2.3(227)
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  • Detailed lake mapping data provides superior accuracy for fishing and navigation compared to competitors
  • Persistent application crashes during chart loading and navigation render the software unusable for many users

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 4 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

15/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Johnson Outdoors compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

NavX Studios

known foriNavX: Marine Navigation

1 app4.8Navigation

This is the most direct thematic rival, offering professional-grade marine charting and navigation tools that overlap significantly with the One-Boat Network's core value proposition.

Contenders(2)

Avenza Systems

known forAvenza Maps: Offline Mapping

1 app4.8Navigation

Avenza dominates the offline geospatial mapping space, serving as a primary alternative for users who prioritize map reliability over the target app's hardware-specific integration.

TrailBehind

known forGaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

1 app4.8Navigation

Gaia GPS competes for the same outdoor-focused user base, offering superior route planning and terrain analysis compared to the target app's boat-centric dashboard.

Same space(3)

Garmin

known forGarmin Messenger™

1 app4.6Navigation

While focused on communication, it serves the same hardware-reliant outdoor audience and leverages a powerful proprietary ecosystem.

Groundspeak

known forGeocaching®

1 app4.6Navigation

Uses GPS navigation as a core mechanic for a gamified outdoor experience, appealing to the same recreational user base.

Wikiloc Outdoor SL

known forWikiloc - Trails of the World

1 app4.5Navigation

Focuses on community-sourced trail data, offering a different but adjacent navigation experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

New entrants(1)

BITHAUS.TECH, UNIPESSOAL LDA

known forGPS Speedometer MPH Tracker

1 app4.7Navigation

High release velocity indicates an aggressive attempt to capture the utility-focused navigation market segment.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Johnson Outdoors

Bottom line

Johnson Outdoors leverages its dominant hardware position to enforce ecosystem loyalty through integrated software. While technical stability is a noted friction point, the transition to a unified platform indicates a clear strategy to capture recurring digital revenue from their existing hardware user base.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Johnson Outdoors publish?
Johnson Outdoors has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Sports category.
What kind of apps does Johnson Outdoors make?
Johnson Outdoors's portfolio is concentrated in Sports and Navigation, with an average rating of 2.7/5 across rated apps.
What is Johnson Outdoors's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, One-Boat Network is Johnson Outdoors's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Johnson Outdoors's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Johnson Outdoors's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
4
With full intel:
1
With overview:
4
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Johnson Outdoors, 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. “Johnson Outdoors intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/johnson-outdoors-inc

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