2.78 out of 5
9 ratings in New Zealand
Great App, But I think they currently have a bug. Using on iPad and with WiFi connection to VesperMarine to give AIS info. App freezes and then screen goes black. Pressing the home button eventually gets iPad back to its Home Screen and then to iSailor with a dialogue box that requires acceptance. Very annoying
I first started using this on a brand new iPhone 4. Since then, I’ve travelled many thousands of miles with this app on numerous vessels. I often use it as a primary navigation system because it’s far superior to the majority of dedicated systems and my eyes are now attuned to it, to the point that other interfaces seem wrong. It has slipped in recent years. Customer services have taken a dive off a cliff, the subscription service seems unreasonably priced considering that the parent company makes plenty of money by selling fancy things to rich people, and I’ve encountered a couple of very minor glitches in the data the app has reported at very low boat speeds (under 2 knots over ground). Even considering these disappointing developments, it’s still a 5 star app IMHO. If the prices were halved then I’d use more of the subscription options, but even without paying anything for chart updates it remains an exceptional tool which I use every day. I only pay for chart updates as needed, when I’m planning to venture out of my local area into waters where I require accurate data due to a lack of local knowledge, and am happy to pay for that service at those times. I also find the tide service and sailing guides to be useful when I’m exploring further afield around NZ. If those services were half the price, I and many of my friends would probably spend more as we’d be inclined to remain subscribed to the additional services and to keep the charts updated as soon as updates are available. Like I said, despite the cost, it’s still a 5 star app. It’s actually priceless when you consider how reliable and intuitive it is, compared to any of the digital or analog alternatives. So, with that glowing review, can I please have an iSailor banner and a full lifetime subscription to all its services? I’ve convinced dozens of mariners to use it over the years… I’ve been a pretty good spokesperson.
Come on guys…. Can you please sort out the split down the middle of the planet called the equator? Try putting in a route from Fiji to the Lau Group! 🤣
Since it has been changed to a subscription service it is now extremely expensive and there are better options available with OpenCPN and Navionics. A good app ruined by greed I think. Customer Service non-existent.
Good app but they’ve trashed their existing customer base by breaking contract over chart updates. Can not recommend because of this.
I've tried most of the major chartplotter type marine apps, and this one seems to have the cleanest UI by far. No wasted space, just an edge to edge map, and pretty much hands free when you're on the water.
but looks good so far... Hoped for predictwind weather but will try theyr...
Getting to be a lot more user friendly
Excellent in both operation and backup support for such a small handheld utility. Some additions planned already may increase this rating to 5 stars. Chris This is my second review and I have increased my rating to maximum Chris
Very good system. Had used it before on a chart plotter and found it same. I find it user friendly and for the money it is good value compared to others that make you pay for add ons.
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