Garmin ActiveCaptain®

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Garmin · com.garmin.android.marine

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v30.0.2108 116.5 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v28.0.1880, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v30.0.2108 (12419477)
Updated: Feb 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 116.5 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since: Mar 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 41 (13 sensitive)
Website: garmin.com/apps
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Garmin ActiveCaptain® is an app by Garmin in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 18.0.877, the APK grew from 70.9 MB to 116.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 41 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and read contacts. Compared with version 28.0.1880, it adds 2 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect” and “Bluetooth scan”) and drops 5 (“Authenticate accounts”, “Bluetooth”, “Bluetooth admin” and 2 more). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v30.0.2108

Software updates can now be downloaded while being connected to chartplotter Wi-Fi Bugfixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “cdls”.

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/

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v18.0.877. Since v30.0.2108 it requires Android 9+.

v30.0.2108 LATEST Feb 12, 2024 116.5 MB TRUSTED v28.0.1880 Jul 15, 2026 98.4 MB TRUSTED v27.1.1818 Jun 26, 2026 94.6 MB TRUSTED v25.0.1578 Aug 9, 2026 91.6 MB TRUSTED v18.0.877 Jun 22, 2026 70.9 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Garmin” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v28.0.1880, which matches Google Play v28.0.1880 · v27.1.1818

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 12, 2024
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Garmin, OU=Garmin, O=Garmin, L=Olathe, ST=Kansas, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)74:36:01:41:4B:FB:FD:60:DD:6E:07:BA:CC:4A:A5:54:35:0F:A2:CA
File MD5c06d177d44e1488cc25ed66f915095e7
Uploaded by “cdls” 12 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (41)

Garmin ActiveCaptain® requests 41 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.

Answer phone calls Sensitive android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Channge wifi state android.permission.CHANNGE_WIFI_STATE
Contentprovider (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile.gncs.ContentProvider
Contentprovider (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.dive.gncs.ContentProvider
Contentprovider (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.explore.gncs.ContentProvider
Contentprovider (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.golf.gncs.ContentProvider
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Coresample receive broadcasts (custom) com.garmin.coresample.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Marine receive broadcasts (custom) com.garmin.android.marine.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS
Permission (custom) marine.permission
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request companion run in background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND
Request companion use data in background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_USE_DATA_IN_BACKGROUND
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Garmin ActiveCaptain® APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Garmin ActiveCaptain® for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 28.0.1880 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 28.0.1880 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Garmin ActiveCaptain® free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Garmin ActiveCaptain® APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 28.0.1880, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c06d177d44e1488cc25ed66f915095e7.