The Orca App is available on supported iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Android devices. This article explains which devices are supported, the minimum system requirements, how to download the app, and what to consider when using a device with a lower screen resolution.
The Orca navigation experience comes preinstalled on Orca Display devices.
For iOS, WatchOS & MacOS: The Apple AppStore
For Android: The Google PlayStore
Supported platforms
The Orca App is available for:
iPhone
iPad
Apple Watch
Macs with an Apple M1 chip or later
Android phones and tablets
Orca Display devices
Minimum system requirements
To use the Orca App, your device must meet the following minimum requirements:
iPhone: iOS 15.0 or later
iPad: iPadOS 15.0 or later
Apple Watch: watchOS 9.0 or later
Android: Android 8.0 or later
Mac: macOS 12.0 or later, with an Apple M1 chip or later
To connect your personal device to an Orca Core, it must also support Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi.
How to download the Orca App
You can download or update the Orca App through your device’s app store:
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac: Download the Orca App from the Apple App Store.
Android phones and tablets: Download the Orca App from the Google Play Store.
Orca Display: The Orca navigation experience is already installed, so you do not need to download it separately.
Search for Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes in the relevant app store.
Unsupported devices
The Orca App does not support:
Windows PCs, as there is currently no native Orca App for Windows
Intel-based Macs
Macs without an Apple M1 chip or later
Devices that do not meet the minimum operating-system requirements
Using the Orca App on a Mac
The Orca App supports Macs with Apple Silicon processors, starting with the Apple M1 chip.
Although the app can run on M1 and later Apple Silicon Macs, performance may be better on newer processors.
The app is primarily designed for mobile and touch-based devices, so some interactions may feel different when using a mouse or trackpad.
Screen resolution guidance
For the best experience, Orca is optimised for devices with a minimum display resolution of Full HD, also known as 1080p.
On devices with a lower display resolution, the app may still install and open, but the experience may vary. Some interface elements may not display as intended, and chart readability or the overall layout may be affected depending on the device.
For the most reliable experience on the water, we recommend using a device that meets both the minimum operating-system requirements and the recommended display resolution.