# Boatie — user reviews > 56 indexed App Store user reviews of Boatie by MSSW Solutions Ltd, rated 4.60/5 from 891 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boatie/id307740636/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boatie/id307740636.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 718 · 4★ 99 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 41 ## Newest reviews (17 of 56) ### 3/5 — Will not load on iPad *2026-04-01, version 5.14.2* Will not load on iPad, works well on iPhone any ideas? ### 5/5 — Helpful app! *2025-02-21, version 5.12.8* The app has been very helpful navigating the English Channel and Channel Islands. A little glitchy at times with the tide direction but I’m sure that will be sorted out. ### 5/5 — Scale *2025-02-15, version 5.12.8* A scale on the interactive atlas would be useful ### 5/5 — Essential App for Sailing *2025-02-01, version 5.12.8* Works on iPhone and iPad- I am not sure how I would manage without this excellent aid. I have been using it almost from its birth. Very well done. ### 5/5 — Best boating app ! *2024-08-15, version 5.11.8* This is a brilliant app for yachties and boaties.......... Excellent weather, tide and tidal stream info. Simple to use and quick to update. James also very open to feedback too. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Skipper *2024-07-16, version 5.11.8* Excellent Miss the tide clock, but we'll done. 🇬🇧👍 ### 5/5 — Annoyed *2024-06-07, version 5.11.8* Just purchased this app as I wanted to show Neap And Spring tides on my Home Screen as a widget. I’m boat crew for the RNLI so wanted this for obvious reasons. Straight away noticed the tide height is wrong - by 0.7m which makes a difference. Just given over £10 away! ### 5/5 — Probably the most valuable app for any lover of the sea… *2024-04-20* Most of us leave our Reed’s Almanac on our boats. This app is invaluable for planning everything (including weather forecasts and tidal predictions) you need when away from our boats. It’s also run by a real person who is actually interested in suggestions. Cannot recommend it more highly… ### 5/5 — Excellent support *2024-03-13, version 5.11.4* Really useful and comprehensive app. Very good communications when upgrades are introduced and very supportive of suggested improvements. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app! *2024-03-10* A superb app for anyone on or who lives by the sea that just keeps getting better and better with more information and features being added with each release. Highly recommended… ### 5/5 — Brilliant, simple to use, comprehensive features *2023-10-29* Great library, tidal curves, tidal streams, weather, even waypoint tracking which allows you to store multiple routes (folders of waypoints) to navigate with later. Useful for storing racing marks or routes. Distance and bearing to next waypoint. A unique and simple app in an otherwise crowded space of navigation apps. Nice to see this app being continuously improved by the developer. Really nice to see VMG/C ! Thank you! 😁 **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It's very much appreciated. I'm always happy to receive suggestions for improvements and new features so please feel free to contact me directly through support@msswsolutions.com as well. ### 3/5 — App now slow *2023-10-02, version 5.9.1* The new app is much (frustratingly) slower to open and move to new pages than the old one was ### 5/5 — Feedback *2023-09-23, version 5.9.0* I have just installed the latest update, all seems well but the colours on the wind speed are a little on the insipid side, I preferred the brighter ### 5/5 — Excellent app and responsive developer *2023-08-04, version 5.8.1* I use a number of sailing apps and this is my favourite for tides and winds. When it suffered a glitch lately I messaged the developer who responded very promptly and it was fixed. Top marks! ### 5/5 — Weather forecast *2023-08-04, version 5.8.1* Hi Guys - just an observation but in the old app the weather forecast area remained constant, i.e. I’m Lyme Regis to Selsey Bill and yet I always have to reset it. Ray 5/11/22 - lovely to have stable forecast area again, thank you! 4/8/23 - Hi Stuart - happy anniversary! Loving the new experimental waypoint facility. Ray ### 5/5 — Boatie *2023-07-28* I don’t normally write reviews, but this is an exception, I have used this app since conception, and have been keen to let the developer know of any problems I had, he always replied with recommendations. This is the best and most practical marine app I have had the pleasure to use, I recommend it to all yachtsmen. ### 5/5 — The best *2023-06-22, version 5.7.1* Best boating app out there ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Free version was better *2026-03-08, version 5.14.0* My partner & I both have Boatie we can be on the app at the same time and have two completely different results for the same port, it’s rubbish since we paid for it Since latest update weather information will not load ### 1/5 — Subscription *2025-08-16, version 5.13.0* Had this app for years having paid for it. Now a subscription disappointed. ### 1/5 — Unable to access after paying for subscription *2024-05-28* I previously had this app on an old iPad and just started a new subscription on my new ish iPhone 13. I managed to register for the new subscription and have paid the annual fee however the app keeps hanging at the opening screen and I am completely unable to access the app. I have uninstalled and reinstalled three times and am completely unable to access. I don’t know what has happened and I am very sad because this app used to be great. I also can’t find a way to request a refund, v frustrating. **Developer response:** Hi. I checked and can't see any requests for support from you. What you are experiencing certainly is not typical and I'm sure I can help you out. Please contact me at support@msswsolutions.com This is a much faster way to resolve issues than through a review as they can take quite a long time to get through to me. Best regards ### 1/5 — Not worth the new subscription *2023-02-28, version 5.5.0* Are used to be quite a good app and we have found others to be better especially now that these people expect us to pay a subscription to use it. Not worth a subscription. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Now crashes every time ! *2022-09-13, version 5.1.0* Since recent update now crashes every time when opening on iPad Pro. So since new subscription payment now required even for users like me who already bought the app some years go, now have broken app. REFUND PLEASE ### 1/5 — Paid for the app and was happy *2022-09-10* I have been a customer for Boatie, having purchased it via the AppStore. I was happy with what I had purchased, but then out of nowhere the app gets an update and the developers want me to start paying a subscription for something I have already paid for. They then tell us that we must find the receipt for what we paid and provide it to them for a discount on the first years subscription. The app I paid for did what I wanted it to do, and now they want me to pay to use a new app t try hat was forced upon me. What an absolute rip off. I would like the option to go back to the previous version and use what I have paid for already. Hopefully the developers read this and make that possible. **Developer response:** It is no longer possible to revert to the previous version. Due to the age and legacy technology used it was increasingly unstable and unusable for many customers. I also understand the change to a subscription may be unwelcome, however the costs of providing the service, updates and support have inevitably increased over the past 13 years and Introducing a subscription has become necessary to ensure that Boatie continues to exist for current and new customers. In recognition of long term users like yourself, we have been mindful to ensure that discounts are available to help ease the transition to the new commercial model, and if for some reason these were not offered to you and you are interested in continuing to use Boatie in the future, please send an email to boatie@msswsolutions.com and I'll sort it out for you. All the best and happy sailing ### 1/5 — Ho-hum! *2020-10-20* Not as great as some claim. Insufficient data. A little disappointing. ### 2/5 — Steve Lewis *2022-12-23, version 5.4.0* Since update tide curves don’t load? When will this be fixed???? ### 2/5 — Good app let down by trickery *2022-11-01* It was a great app, but don’t update it! The developers have decided to be underhanded, which really puts me off using it. They write, and I quote directly, that there are “only bug fixes” in the update, but once updated, you can no longer use the app you have purchased for a one-off fee previously unless you pay regular subscription fees. Neither will it apply or restore purchases you have already spent in good faith. The developers justify this with an unconvincing attempt at sympathy and a rather droll happy face emoji. I would have been happy to pay a subscription for this app, but I don’t like to feel taken advantage of. Just be upfront in the first place. Bad show all around - quite disheartening. **Developer response:** Thank you for editing your review to remove the unwarranted accusations of lies and trickery. As the name suggests, the release notes are to highlight changes from the previous release - and in the case you mention, between 5.2.0 and 5.2.1. The change to being a subscription app happened with 5.0.0 which was 13 releases and over 3 months ago. However, the full history is on the App Store, on the web site and summarised on the launch screen of the new app - which also, in recognition of customers who already had the old version, offers heavily discounted subscriptions to ease the transitions into the new commercial model. There is nothing underhand about this - it is normal software release practice - you are not being ‘taken advantage of’ The costs of providing the service, updates and support have inevitably increased over the past 13 years and Introducing a subscription has become necessary to ensure that Boatie continues to exist for current and new customers. The version 4 app and supporting services you originally purchased a license to use have been withdrawn - there is no choice to remain using that legacy version because even if you deliberately failed to update the app on your device, it would no longer work properly (and shortly not at all as the legacy supporting services are being decommissioned - this is not in my control - I do not own them). All I'm trying to do is produce the best sailing app I can, cover the costs of production and make a basic living. I’m sorry you think the realities of the costs of production are ‘unconvincing’ - that is your opinion, but doesn’t change the fact of what it costs me to provide the service. What is disheartening is the unthinking rush to judgement coming from people who just assume everyone in the world is out to con you out of money and leaving a review based on that rather then the content and utility of the app itself. The largest full price subscription at this time costs less than a pint of beer a year, and for that you get a fully updated app ready for the latest Apple devices, new features, increased geographical and data coverage and responsive support - all things the v4 app did not have.   If you are interested in a more detailed discussion you could reach out to me directly (boatie@msswsolutions.com) ### 2/5 — Latest Version is two steps backwards *2022-09-14, version 5.1.0* Boatie used to be easy to use and very reliable. The latest version that has a confusing price list is clunky and unreliable. I was fooled into paying this year - next year I’ll look elsewhere ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A must. *2026-06-13, version 5.14.12* I’ve used Boatie for many years now and have always found it to be accurate in every respect. An absolute “must have” app. ### 5/5 — Worth the money *2026-06-10, version 5.14.11* Reliable wind speed and direction, as well as the tides ### 5/5 — Good app *2026-05-31, version 5.14.9* Like it very much. ### 5/5 — Great tidal app *2026-04-30, version 5.14.8* Very usefull for planning trips and especially the barometric height adjustments as I am on a coastal river mooring with limited access so every inch helps . Great support as to resolve a glitch on my iPhone ### 5/5 — Great app with a contactable human for support *2026-04-10* I have used this app for years thru my sailing and now motor boating days. It has so much information for passage planning and everyday life on or around the water. But what I really appreciate is that when changes are made you get a non technical explanation and if you have a problem you get a quick response from a guy who actually cares about his app and your experience. ### 5/5 — … *2026-03-23, version 5.14.2* Fantastic app! I’ve had it for years and it keeps getting better . Communicating with the developer and sorting slight glitches . It is an essential app to have for regular and discerning mariner !!!! ### 5/5 — This is an excellent app. *2026-03-07, version 5.14.0* As an RYA instructor and a delivery skipper I use this app all the time and make a point of showing it to my students. A great source of planning information and on the go nav aids ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-04-13, version 5.12.10* Boatie has always been terrific for yacht racing, so much live data easy to hand - even COG and SOG For a few years Boatie seemed to be unsupported and they never replied to emails, but I stuck with it and now it is alive and great again I’d love to get Solent marks auto updated, linked to SCRA But still like Boatie best ### 5/5 — Sea Kayak Resource. *2025-04-08, version 5.12.9* This app has been my go to resource for a fair few years. Great for tide info and weather forecasting. Ideal for multi day trips. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Boatie *2025-02-26, version 5.12.8* Does what it says on the tin. Very happy with the app! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*