OpenCPN

5.14.0

Dave Register

3.28

572 reviews

10,000+
Downloads

$9.95

OpenCPN is a full featured ChartPlotter and Navigator for Android.

OpenCPN brings desktop-grade chart plotting and navigation to Android, delivering a full-featured chart plotter with GPS, AIS, and integrated chart download. It holds strong TRANSPORTATION rankings in multiple regions (se, es, gb) and has a broad user base, with 10,000+ total downloads and 980 in the last 30 days. Priced at $9.95, OpenCPN offers extensive chart formats and marine navigation features for serious seafarers.

Pros & Cons

Full-feature charting and navigation on Android with desktop heritage
Supports S57 ENC, BSB v3, CM93, and MBTiles for versatile mapping
Integrated chart downloader and GPX/Waypoint support
AIS, NMEA, and multiple GPS options for accurate positioning

Lacks explicit emphasis on offline maps beyond MBTiles and no clearly listed offline weather data in the data provided (relative to some competitors)
Weather data integration is not described in the data
Some advanced marine data features common in competitors are not listed in the provided data

About OpenCPN

OpenCPN is a maps & navigation app developed by Dave Register.

Download Statistics

OpenCPN has been downloaded 42 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 980 times. It is ranked #6 in maps & navigation.

User Ratings

OpenCPN is rated 3.28 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 570 ratings.

App Information

OpenCPN costs $9.95 to download. The APK download size is 54.57 MB. The latest version available is 5.14.0. The last update was on June 8, 2026.

Technical Requirements

OpenCPN requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play September 2015.

Description

OpenCPN is a full featured Chart Plotter and Navigator application.

Building upon the tradition and experience of OpenCPN for the desktop computers,
OpenCPN for Android brings many of the same features to the mobile platform.

*BSB v3 raster chart (RNC) support.
*S57 vector chart (ENC) support.
*IHO S52 compliant display of S57 vector charts.
*CM93 vector chart support, with per cell offset corrections.
*MBTiles chart overlay support.
*Integrated Chart Downloader
*Single-chart and Quilted display modes.
*North-up, Course-up and Chart-up display modes.
*Moving-map display mode.
*Route navigation with ship tracking functions.
*Waypoint navigation.
*True north or Magnetic north navigation
*Device-integrated GPS support.
*Bluetooth remote GPS support.
*Network (TCP/UDP) GPS device support.
*Standard NMEA 0183 GPS interface.
*Advance NMEA message handling structure, with built in multiplexer.
*Autopilot output support.
*Networked AIS input with full target tracking and collision alerting.
*AIS support for SART with selectable MMSI for automatic MOB handling.
*AIS support for DSC and GPSGate Buddies.
*Anchor watch/alarm functions.
*GPX Waypoint, Track and Route input and output file support.
*Tide and Current prediction and display by location.
*Route planning with tidal support.
*Builtin great-circle routing.
*GPX Layers for annotation of charts.
*A selection of display themes.
*Google Maps integration.
*Integrated links to eBook User Manual.

By using OpenCPN, you will become part of a worldwide community dedicated to the advancement of electronic charting for your kind of marine application. Whether cruising, racing, fishing, or working professionally on the water, OpenCPN has the features you need for more safety, performance, and fun.

Join us on our dedicated support Forum at

http://bigdumboat.com/aocpn/forum

Recent changes:
Various GUI improvements and functional enhancements.
Improve Tide/Current graphic layout.
Improved performance on all platforms.

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More data about OpenCPN

Price	$9.95
Total downloads	42 thousand
Recent downloads	980
Rating	3.28 based on 570 ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	5.14.0
APK size	54.6 MB
Number of libraries	39
Designed for Android	5.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Opencpn Full Vector Integrated North Featured Navigator Application Modes Tracking Functions Waypoint Device Handling Output Input Tide Current Dedicated Performance Forum Support Chart Display Gps Route Navigation Ais Features Charts Nmea Gpx

Keywords missing from this app

App Data Maps Map Weather Offline Time Sailing Marine Https Information Routes Routing Editable Nv Fields Online Position Chartplotter Share Workout Garmin Waypoints Wind Format Flight File Speed Tracks Recent Boat Compatible Real Free Software Nautical Import Activecaptain Export

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Downloads over time

OpenCPN has been downloaded 42 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 33 downloads per day.

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opencpn@bigdumboat.com

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Comments on OpenCPN for Android

★★★★★ BoatBottle · Jul 14, 2023

Lots of features, just a beginner, can import and export GPX tracks, routes, waypoints easily with the app and the PC, and the Garmin Chart plotter.

★★★★★ Gillian Alderwick · Jul 11, 2025

Perfect. Just like the PC version but with android functionality. Exactly what I needed for my tablet and phone.

★★★★★ Scott Yellig · Mar 22, 2024

Great value. My previous chart plotter app is no longer available on Google Play. When I got a new phone I needed to find a new app. I am really happy with OpenVPN. For $10 you can get an app with all the updated charts you want, for free. I also like the idea that I can build something with the same user interface using free, open source software and a Raspberry Pi when I want a more permanent installation.

★★☆☆☆ R M · Apr 17, 2024

Does okay as a standalone chart plotter but cannot import GPX files where all other Android chart plotters have no issue. I use OpenVPN on my computer to create my routes and then import them into Aqua Map.

★☆☆☆☆ Александр Ломаченко · Jun 11, 2026

App does not have permission to find It's own downloaded charts. Also, there is impossible to transfer this charts manually, because the route you can give to the app is only inside data folder, which is restricted for the up. And without charts this application kind of useless. Waste of money, and no refund available due to "policy".

Google Play Rankings for OpenCPN

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
6	Austria	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Belgium	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Switzerland	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Czech Republic	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Denmark	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Finland	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Indonesia	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	India	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Mexico	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid
6	Netherlands	Maps & Navigation	Top Paid

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Technologies used by OpenCPN

OpenCPN is requesting 22 permissions and is using 39 libraries.
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OpenCPN is a full featured ChartPlotter and Navigator for Android.

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App Information

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