AngelNav
Jck
Support
Updated Review
Response from developer
Thank you for your review. AngelNav folios contain charts derived from UKHO data which are digital equivalents of the current range of UKHO paper charts. We believe that the coverage of UK waters is comprehensive, including large scale charts where appropriate. The Looe channel is included in chart numbers 1652 and 2045, but the UKHO does not supply a larger scale chart of this area in either electronic or paper form (see for example https://www.seachest.co.uk/find-charts/). I have just examined the source hydrographic data of this area in detail, and can confirm that there are no 'missing' navigational features that would be visible on a larger scale chart. If you are aware of any, please contact us by email, or post a message to the user forum (details of both are in the Extras:About section of AngelNav). Thank you for your further edit. If you don't have those chart numbers, then something is not quite right! Please contact me using the support email link in Extras: About: Contact: Contact us so we can fix the problem.
Excellent App
Easy to use. An absolute must have App.
Great Nav software based on source of truth raster charts
The comprehensive software offers the usual bells and whistles like MOB and AIS, but also supports trad nav, for example multi hour trad nav ‘course to steer’ is easily done with the tide info right in front of you on the chart.
The race feature makes course noting and plotting a doddle, with the TWA feature helping brief the crew about whats next. Local Waypoints are easily downloaded from gpx files.
The support has been really responsive, even to the point of identifying an idiosyncratic issue with my ipad.
I guess its not better known because they are apple only and are spending too much time developing rather than marketing. Give it a go is my recommendation. AT £25 In the UK your IMHO local chart folio for a year is about the same as a picnic lunch.
Above the Rest!
Great idea difficult to use
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty with the touch response. Please contact the support email within the app with more details.
Great concept, execution somewhat lacking
Response from developer
Apologies for the late response. There are several ways of selecting the chart you want, including a 'clickable main chart'. Tapping the 'Chart finder' on the main page enables you to select any available chart. You certainly don't have to 'scroll through reams of charts' to find what you want!
Tidal heights and flows
Response from developer
Thank you very much indeed for your review and we are delighted that AngelNav has 'hit the spot'. We are currently working on adding tide tables and tidal streams to AngelNav and hope to be able to release these some time next season
Good app, great support!
Had an issue with AIS not working, but response from support was fantastic.
Learnt about some upcoming developments, which I’m really looking forward to, as this would make this 5 star and a real contender for similar apps.
Response from developer
Thanks very much for your review which we really appreciate. We are currently putting the finishing touches to version 2 which will include a tides module, and hope to release it in a few months time.
Definitely ‘getting there’
Response from developer
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I can confirm that our method of changing charts (rather than having a continuous pan and zoom) is a deliberate design decision aimed at leveraging the advantages of rasters over vectors, but it doesn't have to be clunky. For example consider the question of whether there is more detail available at a particular point on a chart. With a vector chart, the only way to answer it is to keep zooming in until more detail appears (or not). With AngelNav the answer is available instantly, either by observing the border of a larger scaled chart or by using the 'long tap' function. In addition, while on passage you can set the charts to load automatically so the best detail is always available. Currently we don't include tidal information, but that is planned for a future release.
Simply the best maritime navigation app.
Using this app is just like using plotting instruments and pencil on paper charts only easier and faster. There is a learning curve but if you already know traditional plotting, piloting, and navigation techniques the learning curve will be very short.
If you are looking for an iPad app for navigation I highly recommend the AngelNav app.
AngelNav
Jck
Useful tool for planning
Response from developer
Thank you very much indeed for your review and we are delighted that AngelNav has 'hit the spot'. We are currently working on adding tide tables and tidal streams to AngelNav and hope to be able to release these some time next season
Interesting app
Response from developer
Our understanding is that the licence associated with UKHO charts does not permit copying or sharing of charts between different applications or users. However, AngelNav should be able to read unencrypted raster charts of any sort (including Antares charts), so please contact us using the support email in the app.
I like the look of this but…
Although Navionics (and others) offer a cheaper way to get map coverage the reality is that most of us don’t move that far from our cruising areas and the cost of a folio is pretty reasonable given the additional detail.
One question: Is it possible to sync routes etc. with chart plotters or other apps?
Response from developer
Thanks you very much for your review, and we are delighted you think its interesting. The included UK map is certainly small scale, but it shouldn't be blurred and it does allow all features of the app to be evaluated prior to purchasing a folio of UKHO charts. The next version (out soon) allows export of routes as GPX files for import into other apps.
Small scale passage charts?
Response from developer
Thank you very much for bringing this to our attention. The passage charts for the English Channel are part of folio BF8. Tapping the 'information' icon next to each folio in the store brings up a zoomable app which shows the exact coverage contained within each folio.
Unsure
Response from developer
The app comes with a small scale chart of the UK included which allows you to try out all the features of the app before any purchase.
Location while using app
but
I selected find location ‘While using app’
unfortunately it doesn’t turn off location when you stop using the app
I had to go into ‘settings’ and the app and turn the setting to ‘never’ to get the blue location notification to go away
I posted this here because I couldn’t see any option to report bugs
I’m sure it will get fixed when the developer clicks on the correct box in the appropriate object 😵💫
Response from developer
Thank you very much indeed for your review, and what should happen is that location services stop when you quit the app. However, it does continue to use location services while in the background so that the anchor alarm and track recording can function. Please continue to let us know about bugs or any suggested enhancements. Contact details are in the Extras:About section of the app.
Potentially a nice app
Response from developer
Thank you very much for your review, and we are delighted you like the features of the app. You are correct that there are cheaper ways of obtaining UK charts, and we will take your comments on board. Our current pricing covers use of the app as well as quarterly updates, and for those who just need a single folio, the annual cost is about the same as others, and less device storage is consumed. However, in addition to the chart, remember that AngelNav gives you the option for traditional plotting and, for a very modest charge, the ability to create satellite charts. Also, if GPS should ever go down, you can navigate perfectly well on AngelNav - a critical and unique feature which we don't believe is available in other apps. We are working hard to add overseas charts and expect to be able to provide these in a matter of months.
