# Seapilot

> Professional marine navigation for your Android device.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.seapilot.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RAYMARINE LIMITED
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 175,010
- **Rating:** 2.56 / 5 (789 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-21
- **First published:** 2014-03-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seapilot.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.seapilot.com/](https://www.seapilot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.seapilot.com/privacy/](https://www.seapilot.com/privacy/)

## Description

Seapilot brings professional marine navigation technology, once exclusive to expensive GPS plotters in merchant shipping, directly to your Android device. Whether you're charting a course for your next boat trip, reviewing previous voyages, or simply exploring routes from the comfort of your home, Seapilot provides reliable and detailed navigation.

Featuring new Hydrographica charts for Sweden, you can access high-resolution, detailed maps to safely navigate the stunning Swedish archipelagos. The app is free to install, with licenses and charts available for purchase on seapilot.com, making advanced marine navigation accessible and convenient for all boating enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #169,882 — Overall
- #5 — trust pilot categories
- #5 — trustpilot categories

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.seapilot.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews describe a mixed experience. When it runs and charts load, Seapilot can feel like a professional marine tool, especially with external GPS and tuned settings, and some devices even offer free US vector charts and usable weather routing. However, many reports cite startup crashes on various devices and maps that fail to render or show blank areas when panning. Chart access and purchasing frequently fail (invalid vouchers, account hurdles, and refund disputes). Regional chart availability is inconsistent (USA limits, limited Bahamas coverage). UX is hampered by out-of-the-box usability issues and UI quirks.

### Pros

- Can function as a professional chart plotter when configured with external GPS and tuned settings.
- US vector charts are free on some devices.
- Weather routing works well.
- Some reviewers view it as a usable navigation option for seafarers.

### Cons

- Startup crashes or the app won’t start on multiple devices (e.g., Pixel 8, Samsung S21).
- Maps/charts fail to render properly during panning; off-screen areas stay blank or show black gaps.
- Purchasing and access issues, including invalid voucher codes, required account creation to try, and refund problems.
- Regional chart availability is inconsistent (USA charts discontinued or limited coverage).
- Out-of-the-box usability is poor (menus unusable initially; UI elements obscured by the Android system bar).

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