# Bearing Pilot — Hand bearing compass

> Sailor's navigation app for bearings, course correction, speed, position, and wind direction. (iPhone/iPad app by Alejandro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-pilot/id622397352 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alejandro](https://appshunter.io/developer/476976572)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-pilot/id622397352/reviews.md

## What is Bearing Pilot?

Bearing Pilot is a new tool for both beginners and profesional sailors.


Its extreme simplicity let us take quick apparent bearings, showing us in the screen the bearing taken, the target course and also the correction required at the wheel (in dregrees). Additionally, it provides speed and real-time position.

Using a piece of wool or tasting winds, it also help us to get the wind direction easily.


Several tools in just one easy App.
A great tool for racers, buoy tenders, professionals and recreational sailors.


Marinus Apps
www.marinusapps.com

## Key features

- Apparent bearing measurement
- Target course display
- Wheel correction in degrees
- Real-time speed and position
- Wind direction estimation
- Simple interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-pilot/id622397352/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ha cambiado

*2024-02-23, version 3.2*

No se ve a través de la cámara

### 5/5 — Excelente App

*2022-12-22, version 3.1.1*

Muy costosa para pocas opciones. Deberían agregarle más opciones como calculadora náutica convertidor a, etc

### 4/5 — Patrón Alberto

*2017-09-21, version 3.0.1*

Excelente, gracias

### 5/5 — Increíble

*2017-05-28, version 3.0.1*

Es una pasada.
Le uso muchísimo en las regatas de club de los Sábados.
Muchas gracias.

### 4/5 — Mejoras

*2017-05-06, version 3.0.1*

Cada actualización me gusta más. Se nota al autor

### 4/5 — Muy útil

*2016-05-24, version 3.0.1*

Muy útil para enfilar

### 1/5 — Error

*2015-06-23, version 2.0*

Al principio me funcionaba, pero ahora con el ios 8.1.1 al intentar abrir se cierra... Despues de comprarla me siento estafado

### 5/5 — Imprescindible

*2013-11-20, version 2.0*

Increíble, funciona a la perfección.

### 5/5 — Esta genial!

*2013-10-21, version 2.0*

Es un compás de marcaciones, funciona perfecta.

### 5/5 — It's great

*2013-05-16*

Has more uses than just boating easy to use easy interface great looking app I like it thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Bearing Pilot

### What is Bearing Pilot?

Bearing Pilot is a navigation tool for sailors that helps them take apparent bearings, shows the target course, and provides the required correction at the wheel in degrees. It also offers real-time speed and position data.

### How does Bearing Pilot help with wind direction?

Bearing Pilot can assist in determining wind direction by using a piece of wool or by tasting the winds, making it easier for sailors to gauge conditions.

### What devices is Bearing Pilot compatible with?

Bearing Pilot is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on December 20, 2023, with version 3.2.

### What is the price of Bearing Pilot?

Bearing Pilot is a paid application, costing $8.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How accurate is Bearing Pilot?

Bearing Pilot has a high user rating of 4.8 stars from 9 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its performance and features.

### Is Bearing Pilot suitable for beginners?

Yes, Bearing Pilot is designed for both beginners and professional sailors due to its extreme simplicity and ease of use for taking quick bearings.

### Does Bearing Pilot have ads?

No, Bearing Pilot does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app with no in-app purchases.

### What age rating does Bearing Pilot have?

Bearing Pilot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in sailing navigation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2023-12-20

Fixed problem opening the camera. Now you can take more easy the bearings without the camera view.

### 3.1.2 — 2023-04-23

Updated with the latest version of the compiler.

### 3.1.1 — 2018-04-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Thanks for use Bearing Pilot. We have updated the app for the iPhone X. Now it looks perfect in the new super retina display.
Fixed error with the camera access.

### 3.1 — 2018-04-24

Thanks for use Bearing Pilot. We have updated the app for the iPhone X. Now it looks perfect in the new super retina display.

### 3.0.1 — 2016-05-23

- SOG error fixed.

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