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OpenCPN

Maps & Navigation • Dave Register • ⭐ 3.50 • 10,000+

Version 5.12.4 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 12 permissions requested View details

This app requests 12 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	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	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	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	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	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	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	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.

About OpenCPN

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

What OpenCPN Is Used For

OpenCPN appears to be a marine chart plotting and navigation app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is used to view nautical charts, follow a vessel’s position on a moving map, and plan or monitor routes while on the water. The app’s support for raster and vector chart formats suggests it is aimed at users who need detailed chart display rather than simple map viewing.

It may be especially useful for boaters who want GPS-based navigation on a mobile device. The listed permissions point to location access, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and network connectivity, which aligns with use cases such as connecting to GPS receivers, receiving position data over a network, and keeping navigation information updated. Features like waypoint, track, AIS, anchor watch, and tide/current tools indicate that it is designed for practical marine planning and on-board navigation rather than general street navigation.

Common uses

View marine charts on an Android phone
Track current position with GPS during trips
Plan routes and manage waypoints for boating
Monitor tracks, AIS targets, and anchor watch alerts
Use connected GPS or network data sources
Work with chart formats like raster and vector nautical charts
Check tides, currents, and route details for marine travel

Best for:

boaters marine navigation route planning GPS tracking chart plotting

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App Details

Package:
org.opencpn.opencpn

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Dave Register

Version:
5.12.4

Updated:
Oct 30, 2025

Min Android:
5.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: org.opencpn.opencpn
Age rating: Everyone

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