ActiveCaptain®

Name: ActiveCaptain®
Rating: 4 (4838 reviews)
Author: Garmin

By: Garmin

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Features & Capabilities

ActiveCaptain connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters to wirelessly transfer charts, maps, routes, waypoints, and community feedback. It offers OneChart Navionics data with NOAA raster maps, trip planning, and seamless chart updates from your device.

Beyond navigation, you can back up and sync data automatically, monitor and control your chartplotter with Helm, receive smart notifications, and engage with the ActiveCaptain Community for marina reviews, POIs, and photos. Note: This app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not a stand-alone navigational app; OnDeck hub support is available separately.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Community Data

By:

Garmin

Rating:

4.00

(4,838) 35 new ratings

Version:

43.0 Last updated: 2026-04-01

Version code:

882576277

Creation date:

2017-11-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

191.39MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 29,177 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#23 in deactivate keyword 9 ▲

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Developed by:

Garmin

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/activecaptain/id1116089313

Website:

https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/active-captain

User Reviews

ActiveCaptain is praised for its feature-rich navigation and mapping capabilities, solid iPhone/iPad compatibility, and regular updates. It is easy to use after initial learning and benefits from good Garmin support. However, users report recurring connectivity/sync challenges between mobile devices and chart plotters, and several reviews note that the app can be overly complex for beginners or unreliable in certain situations. Overall, it’s a strong tool for anglers but setup and device compatibility can be problematic for some users.

Pros

Easy to use once you figure it out
Comprehensive navigation and mapping features (waypoint management, route planning, GPS chart plotters)
Keeps maps and software up to date with regular updates
Works well on iPhone/iPad and supports cross-device syncing
Strong support and technology from Garmin

Cons

Connectivity and syncing issues between mobile app and chart plotter (wifi vs Bluetooth, device not found)
Overly complex / not beginner-friendly
Mixed perceived value and reliability concerns (some reviews feel it isn’t worth having or has degraded since earlier versions)

Recent reviews

Works like it should

by tj*****, 2026-06-01

Not very user friendly. Works inconsistently. The WiFi function on the vessel is sporadic. I can’t turn off the radio from the 8616’s like i used to with older technology.

by Lu*****, 2026-05-31

It’s like having a chart plotter but on your cell phone. Extremely convenient way to navigate for boats without a GPS. It takes time to learn how to use it, and some minor buggy problems but if you’re jumping on a boat without a chart plotter in unfamiliar water, this app can save your butt.