alternative to Navionics app

[Terry in Almonte]

Until this year, I have used the Navionics app while fishing in the Ottawa Valley. It was never really necessary but I always felt it was worth the subscription cost. But this year, the subscription has increased to the point where I won't pay it. $80US is too much for me.

Is there another option for tracking my fishing routes through the various islands on our lakes and rivers?

[highlander]

you can use an older sonar unit with GPS to track your location.. I use various lowrance units (elite series mostly) and have old navionics cards that i rotate through to check what has the best maps/charts for the spot i'm in.

I take it you are using navionics app with your phone?

[Terry in Almonte]

In response to your question, I was using the Navionics app on my smart phone. I don't have any older sonar units or cards so I don't think the rest of your comments apply to me. (But then again, I'm not really sure what I'm talking about here).

[smitty55]

Can you not use the free Navionics, that's all I use on my PC.

[otiscavin]

A veteran in marine cartography, C-MAP’s Embark app offers high-resolution charts and a simple interface, making it a strong Navionics competitor for Azorean waters.

[John Zach]

Can you not use the free Navionics, that's all I use on my PC.

I was pretty sure that Navionics got rid of their free chart viewer?

[smitty55]

It certainly has changed since I first downloaded it as it now defaults to garmin and Lebanon Ks but it still works on my pc.
https://maps.garmin.com/en-CA/marine?ma ... 19dkgpxvzg

[leque126]

I also thought the free Navionics chart viewer was discontinued, but good to know it still works for some. I’ve been testing both C-MAP’s Embark and Garmin’s Marine Chart Viewer — Embark looks a bit more modern, but Garmin’s still holds up. Anyone know how often Embark updates its Azores region charts?