Scirocco vs Savvy Navvy
Savvy Navvy is a full navigation app with simplified charts, routing on weather, tides and depth, and AIS. Scirocco skips charts and focuses on the Mediterranean day trip: forecast, waypoints, a compass that talks in plain words, and your boat.
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Side by side
| Scirocco | Savvy Navvy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free up to 20 waypoints. Pro $24.99/year (7-day free trial) or $3.99/week (3-day free trial) | Free version; Premium $99.00, Premium (US-only charts) $129.00 and Premium Plus (global charts) $169.00 as in-app purchases |
| Nautical charts | No: Apple satellite map | Clutter-free charts from official hydrographic data |
| Route planning | Route around the coast when land is in the way, also offline | Best route calculated on weather, tides and depth, with ETAs and a departure scheduler |
| Marine forecast | 7 days hour by hour: wind, gusts, waves, rain, thunderstorms and fog. Where it covers (Italy and nearby seas), the Italian ICON-2I model at 2 km compared with ICON-EU and ECMWF | Wind speed, swell and visibility forecasts |
| Tides and currents | Tide curve for the next 24 hours, swell and current in knots | Tide and current data integrated into the charts |
| Waypoint import | Lowrance, Simrad and B&G (.usr), Humminbird (.hwr), GPX, KML/KMZ, CSV, NMEA, coordinates from photos and WhatsApp | Not stated in the listing |
| AIS | No | Real-time AIS data showing nearby vessels |
| Marinas and anchorages | Your own waypoints only | Marina and anchorage info |
| Boat, engines and maintenance | Boat profile, 105 preset engines, engine hours, 23 maintenance jobs with reminders (Pro) | Fuel estimate for any trip |
| Sync | iCloud sync of waypoints, tracks and boats (Pro) | Routes synced across up to five devices |
| US App Store rating | Not enough ratings yet on the US App Store | 4.7 out of 5 (8,355 ratings) |
| Requirements | iPhone with iOS 17 or later, Android 7.0 or later | iPhone with iOS 15.0 or later (also on Android) |
Highlighted: the stronger app on that point, where the difference is clear.
Which one to choose
Choose Scirocco if
- you go out for the day from a Mediterranean harbor and want the sea forecast hour by hour
- you want to import spots from a fishfinder or a WhatsApp message
- you want engines, maintenance and boat paperwork in the same app
- you want to spend $24.99 a year rather than $99 or more
Choose Savvy Navvy if
- you sail passages where tides, depth and departure time matter
- you need charts and AIS on your phone or tablet
- you want marina and anchorage info inside your navigation app
Frequently asked questions
Is Savvy Navvy free?
There is a free version. On the US App Store the paid plans are listed as Premium $99.00, Premium (US-only charts) $129.00 and Premium Plus (global charts) $169.00, checked on October 20, 2026.
Does Scirocco have charts like Savvy Navvy?
No. Scirocco uses Apple's satellite map and does not show depth soundings. If you need charts, Savvy Navvy has them; Scirocco covers the forecast, waypoints, navigation and boat management.
Which is better for sailing in the Mediterranean?
For passage planning with tides, depth and AIS, Savvy Navvy. For deciding whether today is a good day, with Mediterranean wind names and the Italian 2 km model where it covers, Scirocco.
Can I use both apps?
Yes. Plan the passage in Savvy Navvy, check the hourly sea forecast and keep your marks and boat records in Scirocco.
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Prices, features and ratings of the apps come from their US App Store listings on October 20, 2026 and may change: Scirocco, Savvy Navvy.
Savvy Navvy are trademarks of their respective owners. Scirocco is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by them.