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ActiveCaptain®
Garmin ActiveCaptain connects compatible Garmin chartplotters with charts, routes and community data.
Consider for an already compatible Garmin marine setup
Wireless transfer joins trip preparation with vessel equipment.
Keep in mind: Not recommended as standalone navigation; Auto Guidance+ is planning only. Helm excludes ECHOMAP series and hardware compatibility varies.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Transfer eligible charts, routes and waypoints
- Sync user data and chartplotter software updates
- Use supported community, Helm or OnDeck features
Good for
- Garmin owners verifying their exact equipment
Consider alternatives for
- Users seeking a standalone phone navigation replacement
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 18.5.
- Not recommended as standalone navigation; Auto Guidance+ is planning only. Helm excludes ECHOMAP series and hardware compatibility varies.
Privacy & permissions
Boat position, routes and OnDeck monitoring are sensitive; control account access and community uploads.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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