# Argo - Boat Navigation App

> Marine GPS, NOAA Charts & Map, Weather & Tides, Boat Trip Planner, Logbook, NMEA

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonav](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonav)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.argonav`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Argo Technologies, LLC
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 140,307
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (1,049 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2019-09-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 121 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argonav)
- **Website:** [https://www.argonav.io/contact/](https://www.argonav.io/contact/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.argonav.io/privacy/](https://www.argonav.io/privacy/)

## Description

**Argo – Boat Navigation App** is an all-in-one marine GPS and navigation tool for boaters exploring coastal waters, inland lakes, rivers, and the Caribbean. Access updated NOAA charts, Army Corps of Engineers data, interactive nautical maps, GPS tracking, route planning, marinas, anchorages, boat ramps, fuel docks, restaurants, and crowdsourced boating tips.

Plan and record voyages with the built-in logbook, view marine weather, tides, currents, wind, waves, and forecasts, and connect with fellow boaters. Argo Premium adds smart routes tailored to your boat’s draft and height, offline charts, 7-day forecasts, custom depth contours, multi-vessel support, and GPX import and export for chartplotter syncing.

## Rankings

- #189,265 — Overall
- #55 — Maps and navigation (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.argonav.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Pros include strong value for money, an intuitive interface, responsive support, accurate maps with channel details and alerts, and reliable offline use when GPS is on. Cons center on depth data inaccuracies, incomplete lake coverage, stability issues, pricing confusion, and some UX glitches. The most mentioned points are depth accuracy and coverage gaps, balanced by value, ease of use, and supportive guidance. Improvements in data coverage and stability would broaden adoption while retaining the app’s cost-effective appeal.

### Pros

- Strong value for money with affordable premium options compared to Navionics.
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface that suits first-time users.
- Fast, responsive customer support and active developer responsiveness.
- Accurate maps with channels marked and useful navigation alerts (shallow water, obstructions).
- Reliable offline usability when GPS is available.

### Cons

- Depth data is often inaccurate or missing in many waters.
- Gaps in data/coverage; not all lakes or locations are supported.
- Stability issues: crashes, sign-in problems, and on-water shutdowns.
- Pricing concerns and confusion around free vs. paid features.
- UX glitches: missing location pin, repetitive tips, lack of caching.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonav)