Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Name: Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Rating: 4.6 (2603 reviews)
Author: Navico Norway AS

By: Navico Norway AS App

Great nautical charts

Overview

Version:

4.6.1

Last updated: 2026-06-17

Ranking

#36,047 ▲ 105

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Simrad: Companion for Boaters helps mariners navigate with precise C-MAP nautical charts, up-to-date weather and marine traffic data, and robust route planning with GPS.

Key features include activation of chartplotters, a free C-MAP Chart Viewer, autorouting, personal waypoints, track recording, thousands of POIs, GPX import/export, and weather overlays. Premium unlocks offline maps, enhanced bathymetry, AIS & C-MAP traffic, and a 14-day free trial.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Weather

By:

Navico Norway AS

Rating:

4.60

(2,603) 21 new ratings

Version:

4.6.1 Last updated: 2026-06-17

Version code:

885426601

Creation date:

2019-11-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

168.06MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 36,047 ▲ 105

Other platforms

Simrad: Companion for Boaters (v2.5.4)

181,083 4.34

(1,887)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Navico Norway AS

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749

Website:

https://www.simrad-yachting.com/

User Reviews

The Simrad companion app is plagued by crashes, unstable map loading, and unreliable hardware syncing with Simrad units, with many users reporting data integrity issues and poor support. Reviewers note that while the app can be powerful and convenient when it works (especially for charting, recording, and routing), recurring stability and connectivity problems, an aging UI, and slow support detract from its value.

Pros

Good hardware integration with Simrad chartplotters and fishfinder when the app is functioning.
Powerful charting capabilities (chart recorder and depth/fish finder) are offered.
When it works, it provides convenient syncing to iPad and supports reviewing tracks and creating routes.
Relief shading feature can help identify fishing and diving spots.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability (startup crashes and crashes during use) across multiple devices.
Maps and relief shading often fail to load or behave inconsistently after updates.
Unreliable connectivity/sync with Simrad head units and data integrity issues (tracks/routes getting messed up, direct routes through land).
Poor customer support responsiveness and slow/few updates addressing known issues.
Outdated, hard-to-use interface/UX that makes navigation and use cumbersome.

Recent reviews

I’ve had the app for a year and a half now, and they haven’t fixed it. It constantly crashes when I open it. I even uninstalled it and reinstalled it multiple times. It’s a known issue on the Internet, and they won’t fix it

by ip*****, 2026-09-16

I wanna love it I’ve invested over $6000 in a Simrad NSS/20+ radar. The connectivity is mediocre. Pairing between the app and the unit constantly causes connectivity issues. I wanna love it for the money I invested but the app should work better with the unit! This is 1995 technology