
License to Sail
USCG License Prep
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
License to Sail: Prepare for Your USCG License Exams
License to Sail is the ultimate study companion for U.S. Merchant Mariners preparing for their Coast Guard license exams. Built by a mariner, for mariners, it helps you master every question — anytime, anywhere.
Why Choose License to Sail
Most other prep tools are outdated websites or USB drives stuck in the early 2000s. License to Sail is modern, mobile, and made for the Apple ecosystem. Study seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, or Mac — online or offline — with a clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for Apple devices.
Best of all, License to Sail is proudly made in America by a U.S. Merchant Mariner for fellow mariners. Don’t settle for offshore imitators — this is the genuine article.
How It Works
Start by selecting your department and license type. License to Sail automatically tailors your study plan, focusing only on what matters — no filler, no repeated questions.
Four intuitive tabs guide your study journey:
Info
Stay up to date with the latest app features, news, and updates.
Plan
Set your testing date to unlock a personalized study timeline. See exactly how many questions to cover each day and track your progress. The Daily Anchor feature shuffles questions from all subjects, giving you a smart, language-learning-style experience that keeps you sharp.
Study
Dive into the full question bank with four learning modes designed to help you learn, retain, and test confidently.
References
Access downloadable PDF reference materials that mirror what’s available during your actual exams — perfect for reviewing on a separate device or offline.
Intelligent Study Support
License to Sail uses Apple Intelligence to help you gain personalized insights into your study progress — identifying strengths, spotting weak areas, and helping you stay on track toward exam readiness.
When you need deeper understanding, tap into Neptune AI, your built-in study assistant, to ask detailed questions about any test item and get clear explanations written in plain language.
Study Modes
Study Bank
Access every question by subject or illustration (like math problems). View answers, bookmark progress, and mark what you’ve mastered. If you’re stuck, tap the Brain button for AI-generated explanations, or ask Neptune AI for deeper insights.
Elimination
Learn by process of elimination. Missed questions are set aside until you master them — an effective way to reinforce weak areas.
Review
Quickly revisit missed questions from Elimination mode without waiting for them to resurface.
Test
Simulate the real exam with custom or sample tests. Swipe left to generate printable PDF tests for offline practice.
All questions are sourced directly from official NMC sample tests.
License to Sail is not affiliated with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Subscription Details
Try License to Sail free as a new user.
Monthly Plan: $9.99/month
Annual Plan: $39.99/year (best value)
Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/licensetosail/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/licensetosail/subscription-terms-of-user
Ratings & Reviews
Bug Fixes and Improvements
-Weak Area Analysis works when you've 100% a subject
-Daily Anchor works when you 100% a subject
Subscriptions
The developer, Pearson Smith, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Pearson Smith
- Size
- 735.4 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Subscription $9.99
- Annual Subscription $39.99
- Engine Unlimited Bundle $39.99
- Engine Motors $9.99
- Engine Generals $9.99
- Engine Electricity $9.99
- Engine Safety $9.99
- Engine Gas Turbines $9.99
- Engine Steam $9.99
- Deck Unlimited Bundle $39.99
- Copyright
- © Pearson Smith
