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Coastal Explorer

by Rose Point Navigation Systems, Inc

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

8 store screenshots

Coastal Explorer ipad screenshot 1
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Coastal Explorer ipad screenshot 3
Coastal Explorer ipad screenshot 4

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Ratings & reviews

App Store

2.8 16 ratings · App Store

  1. 2/5Not user friendly

    I downloaded and played around with it and the app is very buggy. It freezes often and sometimes the app doesn’t respond when you tap on different things. I paid the fee for the 1 year subscription to unlock all of the features (NOAA chart access being the main thing) but there’s no simple way to download and install the charts. Overall, this app is overly complicated and buggy for iPad use. iNavX will continue to be my primary backup in the event my wheelhouse electronics go out because it’s much more reliable. I am using the iPad Pro 11 inch with the M5 chip in case the devs care to fix their app.

    TxnMariner · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 2/5Program under performs

    I have been a Rose Point fan on my PC for years. This program defaults to some place out west on startup. I am a North East sailor. I could not get any chart updates to download.

    h2h?k · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 1/5Very disappointed

    Can’t download charts for offline use, can’t zoom out far or pan, no where near as good as the computer program. Definitely in need of some bug fixes. Get on it rosepoint! Not worth the subscription i paid for, Navionics is way better. Don’t waste your money until they fix these problems. How can i get a refund?

    16madness · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 4/5Inland Charts?

    Really liking the app. I'm a long time commercial user of ECS. Just wanted to let you know that I'll become a subscriber as soon as you're able to add the USACE IENC's. Looking forward to what you come up with next!

    Onewhistle · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 1/5Not very user friendly changing charts

    I am using this app on an iPad and can’t get the chart to update to my location. It would be nice if the app had a current location button. Very frustrating.

    dephillipsjr · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 1.0
  • 1.0.2

    This update fixes a problem in getting started with a new account.

  • 1.0.3

    We fixed several issues, including: * Improved accuracy of positions from location services * Fixed panning and zooming on iOS 12 devices * Save and restore Hybrid Vector Chart mode * Change the color of active route

  • 1.0.4

    Changes include: * Added water speed instrument * Added simple pitch and roll instruments * Added generic text "instrument" * Handle receiving both true and relative MWV sentences * Fixed problem interpreting NMEA 0183 sentences with TAG blocks * Fixed problem with selecting between heading sensors * Fixed a problem where navigation objects or layers added when offline could become lost

  • 1.0.5

    We've added a Buddy List feature that makes it easy to follow your cruising buddies' blogs and, if you both have AIS, you can be alerted when they are nearby. Also in this update: * Added support for NMEA 0183 MWD sentences * Fixed Follow Boat in North Up mode * Miscellaneous minor bug fixes More information can be found by tapping App Support below, or by visiting community.rosepoint.com.

  • 1.0.6

    This updated fixes a problem that could prevent some symbols from appearing on the chart (including AIS vessels and tide/current stations). Recently, we've added a Buddy List feature that makes it easy to follow your cruising buddies' blogs and, if you both have AIS, you can be alerted when they are nearby. More information can be found by tapping App Support below, or by visiting community.rosepoint.com.

  • 1.1

    Coastal Explorer is back! This update fixes various bugs and we've started moving to a more "native" look rather than looking exactly like the Windows version.

  • 1.1.73

    We fixed a problem that could prevent subscriptions from being used on multiple devices.

  • 1.2

    Changes include: * Scaled own ship symbol and GPS antenna offset setting * Improved AIS target display with more options * Improved conditions browser with new graphical weather option * Various bug fixes and performance enhancements

  • 1.2.1

    We fixed a problem that prevented subscription purchases.

  • 1.2.2

    We fixed a problem with using location services on some devices.

  • 1.2.3

    We fixed problems with the options to prevent Auto-Lock, adjusting the time in the new graphical weather forecast, and downloading charts for offline use.

  • 1.2.4

    We've added the USACE IENC river charts, a dead-reckoning mode, and made several other improvements.

  • 1.3 · 4 Jul 2025

    * Added an Anchor Watch instrument * Show ARPA Targets received via NMEA 0183 * Boundary Circle radius dragging * Boundary Lines and Areas can now have icons and show their names on the chart * Much improved formatting for text files attached to charts * Show a cursor when chart object properties are being viewed indicating the tap location * Tide and Current Predictions in Canada * Show AIS Locator Device targets (SART, MOB, EPIRB) with their own symbol rather than as vessels * Various other fixes

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