BoatSpeed: Course & Speed

Name: BoatSpeed: Course & Speed
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (152 reviews)
Author: Skipjack Studios, LLC

Marine Speedometer and Compass

$4.99

152 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Navigation
Developer

Skipjack Studios, LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

53
MB

40% off for a limited time! BoatSpeed uses your device's GPS to display current speed, location, and course. • Knotmeter BoatSpeed includes a Knotmeter to monitor your speed throughout your voyage. The speed reported by your device's GPS is shown on the gauge. For the best results, use BoatSpeed outside with a clear view of the sky. • Bearing Compass BoatSpeed features a bearing compass to help you stay on course. As you move, the deviation from your bearing will be shown in red. Use the speed and compass buttons to quickly switch modes. • Average Speed and Speed Chart BoatSpeed also displays your average speed and charts your speed throughout your voyage. Apple Watch • BoatSpeed is ready for Apple Watch Series 5. Your current heading is now shown on your watch in addition to your current, max, and average speed. Swipe left on the current heading to switch between current heading and location. Automatic Night Mode • BoatSpeed can automatically switch themes based on your iPhone's settings. Features: • Speed gauge to show current and max speed • Current heading • Apple Watch app for quick access to speed, heading, and location • Night mode

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

152 Ratings

Beautiful and simple app
Jul 7

Chasepes
Every time I open this app my first reaction is, how beautiful it is. I would love the option to add more contrast and I’m sorry to say a white background with black lettering.
Beautiful and simple app
Jul 7

Chasepes

Every time I open this app my first reaction is, how beautiful it is. I would love the option to add more contrast and I’m sorry to say a white background with black lettering.
App frequently crashes and does do a good job with outlier datapoints
07/03/2023

Chris Brown OBX
I’ve had an overall buggy experience with this app. The app crashes not infrequently and also does a bad job at reporting your GPS speed. I use it while I’m sailing and the GPS speed will frequently drop to zero, or show a much higher value for a second, completely ruining the max speed from having any informational value (I’ll be cruising at 5-6 knots and it will record a momentary max speed of 15 knots). The watch is experience is also horrible, with any notification forcing the app into the background. This makes it useless when I’m single handing my boat without wanting to fiddle around with my watch to relaunch the app after a crash or notification. The heading information offered on the app is often completely wrong. I was originally turned on by the pay once model with this app but the feature set really isn’t there. Save your money and just pay for Waterspeed app and the subscription.
App frequently crashes and does do a good job with outlier datapoints
07/03/2023

Chris Brown OBX

I’ve had an overall buggy experience with this app. The app crashes not infrequently and also does a bad job at reporting your GPS speed. I use it while I’m sailing and the GPS speed will frequently drop to zero, or show a much higher value for a second, completely ruining the max speed from having any informational value (I’ll be cruising at 5-6 knots and it will record a momentary max speed of 15 knots). The watch is experience is also horrible, with any notification forcing the app into the background. This makes it useless when I’m single handing my boat without wanting to fiddle around with my watch to relaunch the app after a crash or notification. The heading information offered on the app is often completely wrong. I was originally turned on by the pay once model with this app but the feature set really isn’t there. Save your money and just pay for Waterspeed app and the subscription.
Boat Speed
08/20/2018

Ajax.Crabanduhl
Just moved from Droid to iPhone and discovered that useful app (SailDroid) on previous device was probably named for the platform it runs on .. imagine my disappointment when I discovered that it isn’t available for the iPhone!So I searched the App Store and selected this “turkey” .. So, now you’re asking why I have described it as a turkey .. so I’ll ask you, how would you characterize an App that displays a varying velocity from 0-2.6 knots while you are sitting stationary on your couch. If I can’t rely on it sitting stationary on shore how can I trust it bobbing out on the ocean blue.I’m going to contact the AppStore and ask for my money back!

Developer Response
I’m very sorry your having trouble viewing a consistent speed in the app. BoatSpeed relies on your iPhone’s GPS chip to show your current speed. When you are indoors on on a couch, your iPhone cannot maintain a good GPS signal and could show a fluctuation in speed even when you are not moving. The speed shown is the app is shown exactly as it is detected by your iPhone.Please know I test and use the app regularly on my boat and in my car and find it to be incredibly accurate when moving consistently. Before requesting a refund I ask you to please try using the app when you are outdoors and moving and let me know if you continue to have trouble. I can always be reached by email at boatspeedapp@gmail.com.
Boat Speed
08/20/2018

Ajax.Crabanduhl

Just moved from Droid to iPhone and discovered that useful app (SailDroid) on previous device was probably named for the platform it runs on .. imagine my disappointment when I discovered that it isn’t available for the iPhone!So I searched the App Store and selected this “turkey” .. So, now you’re asking why I have described it as a turkey .. so I’ll ask you, how would you characterize an App that displays a varying velocity from 0-2.6 knots while you are sitting stationary on your couch. If I can’t rely on it sitting stationary on shore how can I trust it bobbing out on the ocean blue.I’m going to contact the AppStore and ask for my money back!
Developer Response 08/20/2018
I’m very sorry your having trouble viewing a consistent speed in the app. BoatSpeed relies on your iPhone’s GPS chip to show your current speed. When you are indoors on on a couch, your iPhone cannot maintain a good GPS signal and could show a fluctuation in speed even when you are not moving. The speed shown is the app is shown exactly as it is detected by your iPhone.Please know I test and use the app regularly on my boat and in my car and find it to be incredibly accurate when moving consistently. Before requesting a refund I ask you to please try using the app when you are outdoors and moving and let me know if you continue to have trouble. I can always be reached by email at boatspeedapp@gmail.com.
Boat Speed
07/17/2022

zzzyyyxxxwww
Got this 4 years ago (2018) on a Mediterranean cruise and have used it on every cruise since. It is great to know how fast the ship is going an on what course. Works very well on balcony and even in some interior areas of the ship.
Boat Speed
07/17/2022

zzzyyyxxxwww

Got this 4 years ago (2018) on a Mediterranean cruise and have used it on every cruise since. It is great to know how fast the ship is going an on what course. Works very well on balcony and even in some interior areas of the ship.