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Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Maps & Navigation • Navico Norway AS • ⭐ 3.60 • 100,000+
Version 4.6.0 Everyone

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Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Simrad: Companion for Boaters screenshot
Permissions Explained 17 permissions requested View details

This app requests 17 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based) This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based) This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Create Accounts And Set Passwords create accounts and set passwords This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Allow Wi Fi Multicast Reception allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Connect And Disconnect From Wi Fi connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Control Vibration control vibration This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Download Files Without Notification download files without notification This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Simrad: Companion for Boaters

With detailed charting powered by C-MAP®, weather and marine traffic information, route planning and GPS, it is the perfect aid to navigation for boaters, and is a must-have for water-lovers with Simrad on-board. Get started – The Simrad App can be used as a standalone or synced with your system. Get started by connecting and registering your chartplotter to your phone via the App... Explore more – Use the App to plan your routes and mark waypoints in advance or as an aid to navigation while out and about on the water. With detailed charts, Autorouting™ and AIS, it’s a powerful tool to have at your fingertips. Simply download offline charts, save your favourite routes and waypoints in the app, so you can enjoy your time on the water and make the most of your time fishing or adventuring. The Simrad App Includes: - Activation and Registration of your Simrad Chartplotter - FREE C-MAP Chart Viewer - Autorouting™ – find the best route to your favourite places - Personal Waypoints - Track Recording - Thousands of pre-loaded Points of Interest, including relevant information about marinas, harbours, beaches, shops and much more - Marine Weather Forecast - Weather Along the Route - Weather Overlay - Chart Personalisation - Import & Export GPX Files – share your Routes, Tracks or Waypoints with friends - Measure Distance Tool Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional features, including: - Full GPS Functionality - Offline Map Downloads - REVEAL Shaded Relief - High-Resolution Bathymetry - Custom Depth Shading - AIS & C-MAP Traffic Try before you buy… Experience the Simrad App Premium for yourself, with a free 14-day trial (3-day trial in Denmark and Sweden). The Simrad App updates on a continuous basis to make sure you get the best experience and to bring you the most up-to-date maps and functionalities. Compatible with: GO5 XSE; GO7 XSR; GO9 XSE; GO12 XSE NSS Evo3; NSS Evo3S; NSX Privacy policy: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/privacy.html Terms of service: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/tos.html

What Simrad: Companion for Boaters Is Used For

Simrad: Companion for Boaters appears to be a navigation companion app for people using Simrad marine equipment or planning time on the water. Based on the metadata, it may be used to view charts, plan routes, mark waypoints, and check marine conditions such as weather and traffic information. The app also appears to support a standalone mode as well as syncing with a compatible Simrad chartplotter, which makes it relevant before and during trips by boat.

Because it is a Maps & Navigation app for phones, it seems aimed at practical trip planning and onboard reference rather than general map browsing. The listed permissions suggest features that rely on location, internet access, Bluetooth, and network connectivity, which fits uses like GPS positioning, device pairing, and route syncing. Metadata also points to offline chart downloads, POI lookups for marinas and other coastal locations, track recording, and GPX import/export, so it may be useful for logging journeys, sharing routes, and preparing navigation data ahead of time. Premium features appear to expand map detail and marine traffic tools.

Common uses

  • Plan boat routes and save them as waypoints
  • Check marine weather and route-related conditions
  • Use charts for navigation support on the water
  • Sync with a compatible Simrad chartplotter
  • Record tracks and review past travel paths
  • Import or export GPX routes, tracks, and waypoints
  • Download offline charts for use when connectivity is limited
Best for:
boaters marine navigation route planning chartplotter users phone app
Related tags
ais traffic boating app chartplotter companion gps route planning gpx import export marine navigation app marine weather navigation app offline charts phone app points of interest track recording waypoints

App Details

Package:
com.simrad.yachting.Simrad
Developer:
Navico Norway AS
Version:
4.6.0
Updated:
Dec 15, 2025
Min Android:
10
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.simrad.yachting.Simrad
  • Age rating: Everyone

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