Apps (Boating)

THIS PAGE IS VERY MUCH WIP

Evaluation

  1. Ease of starting recording a track?
  2. Ease of transferring recorded track onto computer?
  3. Format and contents of track file?
    1. Has at least <trkpt with lat & lon> AND something along:
      1. ?? <ele>212</ele>
      2. ?? <time>2019-07-01T21:44:03.068Z</time>
      3. ?? <extensions>
        <navionics_speed>1.800</navionics_speed><navionics_haccuracy>5</navionics_haccuracy><navionics_vaccuracy>3</navionics_vaccuracy>
        </extensions>

Applications

  • C-MAP – c-map.com
  • MiraTrex PRO CHARTS – miratrex.com/procharts/
    • “The app is a free download on the App store.”
    • Free: “The free version allows you to create waypoints, see other users, display points of interest, and see your current position on street and satellite maps.
    • Subscription: $30/yr or $3/mo
      “In order to display nautical chart data and access PRO CHARTS™’ advanced navigational features, you will need to purchase a subscription for $29.99 per year or $2.99 per month. A subscription includes continuous updates to all chart data plus new features and enhancements to PRO CHARTS™ throughout the year. “
  • savvy navvy – savvy-navvy.com
    • Plans
      • Free
        • But ###
      • $99/yr
  • Skippo/Appen – skippo.se/appen

Navigation

Navionics (Garmin) C-MAP savvy navvy Skippo
skippo.se/appen
J&P Recommendation ✅ ### ❌  NO. We like more details in GPX. ⁉️ not properly evaluated yet ⁉️ not properly evaluated yet
Costs (e.g., US; 2024) $49.99/yr ++ Free ($0)
Premium ($99/yr)
Start (199kr/år; ~$20/yr)
Smart (299kr/år; ~$30/yr)
Premium (499kr/år; ~$50/yr)
GPX/### Yes.
+ GPS points, with:
+ index / count
+ Timestamps.
+ Speed
+ H & V accurancies
❌ Well, yes ✅, but ONLY GPS points, no timestamps et c. Free: max 5

###

Yes, in Smart & Premium (not Start). DETAILS TBD

 

Navionics Boating App:

 

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<trkptlat=”30.433996″lon=”-97.945345″>
<ele>212</ele>
<time>2019-07-01T21:44:03.068Z</time>
<extensions>
<navionics_speed>1.800</navionics_speed>
<navionics_haccuracy>5</navionics_haccuracy>
<navionics_vaccuracy>3</navionics_vaccuracy>
</extensions>
</trkpt>