mobile navionics app

[wdhill22]

Can anyone tell me which is the best navionics app to put on smart phone for Lake Kipawa

[RHYBAK]

this isn't a navigation app , but it will load onto your smart phone and it will give you rough idea where you are

https://webapp.navionics.com/#@11&key=quj%7DG~oaaN

[adempsey]

I use the Navionics Boating App on my Android device.   I think it's the only lake map app, but I could be wrong.   You have the option to subscribe to Navionics+ for the Sonarcharts as well.   I only use the normal version which I paid a one time fee of $15 (?) for.

[SgtCrabby]

I've looked at that, it looks good.
But so far, I've resisted buying it.  They do have a free trial version for a short time which might be good for a trip to kipawa.
If you use it, let us know how well it works please.

[RHYBAK]

O.K.
Here is a question .
If I download it onto my i-pad...do I need Data for the app to work?

hard to get any data or phone service on the lake!!!!!

[adempsey]

You need GPS or cell service to get your actual location.   You can use the app to look at maps anytime though, BUT I think you have to download the maps first - do this at home ahead of time.    You might need data for the extra paid features.

I've used it once in the Kawarthas.  It worked.  I prefer my handheld GPS though.  My phone battery won't last very long with GPS on.

[puckster_guy]

O.K.
Here is a question .
If I download it onto my i-pad...do I need Data for the app to work?

hard to get any data or phone service on the lake!!!!!

It'll work if you have the maps and/app saved to your I-pad. I have a topo map nav app where i save the individual maps to my phone. It works fine around camp where I have no cell phone access. Bring a 12v charger that you can keep the unit charged with. I have a 12v outlet in my boat so it's always plugged in. These apps kill batteries quick if it's always on.

[RHYBAK]

thanks

I guess the true test will come next week