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ActiveCaptain® | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues

-4 Points Past 30 Days

Category: Navigation

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Android unitQ Score

Android User Feedback

28%

Android
15 Reports

iOS unitQ Score

iOS User Feedback

72%

iOS
38 Reports

User Feedback

72%

iOS
38 Reports

28%

Android
15 Reports

ActiveCaptain® - Latest Quality Issues

iOS

Mar 14, 2025

Bad Design

This app is more frustrating than it's worth.

Android

Mar 16, 2025

When i choose chart it shut down.

Android

Mar 18, 2025

Unable to use on my Samsung tablet says not compatible Works on my Samsung phone and works fine but wont it on my Tablet

iOS

Mar 21, 2025

Almost useless app

Does not support PC. I like to sit at my desk with keyboard and mouse to plan my trips like I did with homeport. Garmin says use basecamp but it's for street, topo and lake mapping, not ocean, and sure enough doesn't load my maps. Garmin apparently wants us to use phones and tablets and for us to poke at screens with our fingers to make points and routes. 1 star for the wireless update which actually worked.

Android

Mar 22, 2025

A good application, but there is no Ukrainian language, for it to work at least in Russian, you need Russian to be enabled in the smartphone, well, for TF to work in Russian, and then the application will automatically switch to Russian.

iOS

Mar 27, 2025

Plan

Can't plan a route from home. It is not possible to move the starting point from home on land to the marina. Nor can I make a guided route from home. It works down at the harbor with the plotter turned on

iOS

Mar 29, 2025

Map card

I can't identify my map card to my Garmin ultra 102 sv and I can't get help.

iOS

Mar 31, 2025

2 devices only… why ? Every peuple have 1 mobile phone, 1 iPad, and other devices on board !

iOS

Mar 31, 2025

App Crashing

When I try to import my gpx file from navionics to active captain, the active captain app crashes. When i try to reopen it, it just keeps crashing instantly. I deleted it, redownloaded it, was working fine, as soon as I try importing waypoints again, it just crashes again and keeps crashing. I spent hundreds of dollars on maps and cant even use them on my phone. I've tried 3 different devices and have the same problem on each one.

ActiveCaptain® - Product Description

The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water.

Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere.

Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app.

FEATURES AVAILABLE:
- ONECHART™:
> New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world.

Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel.

You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps.

- PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints.

- USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app.

- ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device.

- CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5).

- EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly.

- ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates.

- GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data.

- SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry.

FOOTNOTES
1)OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan
2)Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
3)NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app
4)Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters
5)Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/

End User License Agreement: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/marine-mobile-eula/

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