# Boating Logbook: Skipper — Boat/ship log book for captain > Digital logbook for recording and storing boat trip details with GPS tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Axel Le Pennec.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-logbook-skipper/id671764434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Axel Le Pennec](https://appshunter.io/developer/671697425) - Category: Navigation, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 4.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 16 more - Released: 2013-08-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-logbook-skipper/id671764434/reviews.md ## What is Boating Logbook? Skipper is a simple yet powerful boating logbook app for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to automatically keep a permanent record of all your activities at sea and to securely store all your trips on your device to protect your entire boating history. If you love sailing or boating, Skipper is the perfect app! Features of Skipper: • Record your boat trips with your iPhone or iPad*: real-time GPS position, course, speed, duration, distance, track and more • Auto start recording your trips as soon as you leave your initial position • Log everything: weather, sea state, crew members, boat, departure/arrival places, sails used, engine hours, incidents, repairs, and more • Access accurate stats like distance, duration, average/top speed and more • Relive your adventures review your chronicles over time with beautiful maps • Search your logbook for name, notes or place and filter by crew member, boat, weather (wind force and direction) • Import/export GPX files • Nautical, metric and imperial units of measurement support Notes: • *Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads have a built-in GPS, the Wi-Fi only iPads don't have a built-in GPS. • Skipper cannot be used as replacement for Automatic Identification System (AIS). • Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease your device’s battery life: it is recommend to connect the device to a power outlet when possible. • GPS is completely independent of any Wi-Fi or Cellular data connection. • An Internet connection is required to download weather forecast and maps. • Maps provided by Apple. • Weather is provided by Apple. --- The first three recorded or imported activities are completely free of charge. Skipper+, an optional in-app subscription, unlocks unlimited activities. Development and ongoing maintenance are supported by Skipper+ subscribers. Thank you! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. • Privacy: https://skipper.alpennec.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula ## Key features - Real-time GPS trip recording - Log weather, crew, and boat details - Access trip statistics - Review adventures on maps - Search and filter logbook entries - Import/export GPX files ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Skipper+ Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days | | Yearly | $49.99 | per year | | Yearly | $49.99 | per year | | Yearly | $35.99 | per year | | Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days | | Yearly | $44.99 | per year | | Yearly | $49.99 | per year | | Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days | | Skipper+ Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days | | Skipper+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime | $124.99 | one-time | | Skipper+ Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time | | Skipper+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 77) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-logbook-skipper/id671764434/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Trompeur *2025-06-17* Je cherchais à remplacer le livre de bord papier de mes Croisières en voilier. Je me suis laissé tromper par le titre le livre de bord du capitaine. Il s’agit juste d’un enregistreur de trajets. Rien a voir avec un livre de bord ou lon peut noter tous les évènement de la vie du bord. Peut-on se faire rembourser ? **Developer response:** Bonjour, Je suis vraiment désolé d’apprendre que l’application ne correspond pas à ce que vous recherchiez. Afin d’éviter ce genre de mauvaise surprise, j’ai mis en place une version d’essai gratuite : elle permet d’enregistrer ses premiers trajets sans rien payer, afin de se faire une idée précise du fonctionnement de l’app avant d’aller plus loin. Par ailleurs, je suis très à l’écoute des retours et suggestions des utilisateurs. Si vous avez des besoins précis ou des idées sur ce qu’un “vrai” livre de bord numérique devrait permettre, je vous invite sincèrement à m’envoyer un message (mon adresse e-mail est accessible directement dans l’application). Ce type de retour m’aide énormément à faire évoluer l’application pour qu’elle réponde au mieux aux attentes des plaisanciers. Concernant le remboursement, oui, c’est tout à fait possible. Les conditions sont expliquées dans la section “Aide” de l’application, mais si vous avez le moindre doute ou besoin d’un coup de main, n’hésitez pas à me contacter directement – je vous guiderai avec plaisir. À bientôt, Axel ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-06-17* Easy to use and a good display of the trip information 👍 **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! I’m really glad to hear that you find the app easy to use and that the trip information is well presented. If you have any suggestions or ideas on how the app could be even better, I’d love to hear them. Your feedback is always welcome and helps shape future updates. ### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic App & Excellent Support! *2025-06-11* Skipper+ has completely streamlined how I manage my boating trips. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features that make planning, navigation, and logging incredibly easy. What really sets this app apart, though, is the support behind it. The founder has been super responsive to feedback and product suggestions—it’s clear they’re deeply invested in improving the app and listening to the community. I’ve already seen updates rolled out based on user input, which is rare and so appreciated. Highly recommend Skipper+ for any boater looking for a smart, reliable companion on the water! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this amazing review! It means a lot to hear that Skipper+ has made a real difference in how you manage your boating trips. I’m especially grateful you took the time to highlight the support and responsiveness—that’s something I care deeply about. If you ever have more feedback or suggestions, I’d be happy to hear them. I’m committed to making the app even better with the help of great users like you. ### 5/5 — Great tool to log sailing/boating activities *2025-04-29* I used Skipper to track sailing races and deliveries. For racing, the color coded boat speed helps with post-race analysis. **Developer response:** Hello dear happy user! I really appreciate reading your review on the store and seeing you like the app. It means a lot to me. Feel free to mention my app to friends, family or fellow boaters! And reach out to me with suggestions or ideas on how the app could be even more useful to you. Fair winds and following seas! - Axel ### 5/5 — So far, so good. *2024-08-25* Can’t wait to try this app in my next trip. Simple app but does what it says. **Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! I’m really happy you like the app, it means a lot to me. If you have any questions or feedback, let me know! I’m always delighted to read from my users. Sea you! Axel ### 5/5 — Excellent program *2024-08-03* Tried a few logging programs, liked this one the best **Developer response:** Thanks so much for this feedback! I’m happy to hear you like the app. Feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or questions! Sea you soon 👋🏻 Axel ### 1/5 — Mieux avant *2024-08-03* Beaucoup moins pratique qu’avant. Plus cher. Je supprime l’application **Developer response:** Bonjour FbG35, L’application continue d’évoluer en fonction des retours des utilisateurs. Pourriez-vous m’envoyer un e-mail pour me préciser de manière constructive ce qui est moins pratique qu’avant ? Les prochaines versions de l’app vous conviendront peut-être mieux. Concernant le prix, je prends note de votre perception. Sachez que je suis seul à développer l’application, et cela me permet de payer mes factures 🙂. Cordialement, A bientôt, Axel ### 5/5 — Encore mieux ! *2024-06-19* Depuis la mise à jour, l’app est vraiment superbe. Simple à utiliser et le design est clair et bien léché, entre autre pendant la navigation. Je recommande ! **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour ce retour sur mon app ! Je suis trop content qu’elle vous plaise. N’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez la moindre question ! Bonne mer ⛵️ ### 5/5 — Import functionality ROCKS, and author provides great tech support *2024-04-23* I was looking to move from a paper log book, and wanted an app that could easily import .gpx files. Skipper does a great job, and generates a nice map to easily see where I’ve sailed that day. The author, Axel, is very responsive with tech support. I’d love to see data saved to iCloud, and perhaps a .pdf export functionality. But for now, I’m delighted with how it works on my iPad **Developer response:** Thank you very much for these kind words! Happy you’re enjoying the app! Regarding data backups, if you backup your iPad and restore from an existing backup, your data will be here and you won’t lose anything. I plan to bring iCloud sync so your data sync between devices. Thanks for the suggestion. Feel free to share other requests by email so I can have a deeper understanding. Sea you! ### 4/5 — Enfin, un livre de bord digital *2024-02-22* Bien sur, on peut le compléter, ce que le développeur s’attache à faire, mais cette version est intéressante et peut nous dispenser de la version papier à terme, espérons le (législation ?). **Developer response:** Merci pour ce retour sur l'app ! J'espère que les mises à jour de l'application continuent de vous satisfaire. N'hésitez pas à me contacter par email pour me partager vos souhaits d'amélioration. ## Frequently asked questions about Boating Logbook ### What is the base price of Skipper? Skipper is free to download and use. The first three recorded or imported activities are free. An optional in-app subscription, Skipper+, unlocks unlimited activities. ### How does Skipper handle subscriptions? Skipper+ is an optional in-app subscription that unlocks unlimited activities. Payments are charged to your Apple ID and subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. ### What devices does Skipper support? Skipper is available for iPhone and iPad. Note that only Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads have a built-in GPS; Wi-Fi only iPads do not. ### How often is Skipper updated? The latest version, 2026.1, was last updated on January 7, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance. ### What is the user sentiment for Skipper? Skipper has a high rating of 4.6 stars from 35 ratings, suggesting that users generally have a positive experience with the app. ### Can Skipper be used as a replacement for AIS? No, Skipper cannot be used as a replacement for an Automatic Identification System (AIS). ### Does Skipper require an internet connection? An internet connection is required to download weather forecasts and maps. However, GPS functionality is completely independent of any Wi-Fi or Cellular data connection. ### What are the age restrictions for Skipper? Skipper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.9 — 2026-06-10 Thanks for using Skipper! We've listened to your feedback and made changes to improve the app. In this update: • The app is now available in 26 languages. If a translation is incorrect or your language is not yet available, let me know! • Various improvements and bug fixes • Performance enhancements Previously: • Added support for external GPS receivers • Added Liquid Glass and iOS 26 support Enjoying the app? Please take a moment to rate and review it on the App Store. It really helps! As always, feel free to reach out by email with feedback, issues, or suggestions. I'm always happy to hear from you. – Axel ### 2026.8 — 2026-06-09 Thanks for using Skipper! We've listened to your feedback and made changes to improve the app. In this update: • The app is now available in 26 languages. If a translation is incorrect or your language is not yet available, let me know! • Various improvements and bug fixes • Performance enhancements Previously: • Added support for external GPS receivers • Added Liquid Glass and iOS 26 support Enjoying the app? Please take a moment to rate and review it on the App Store. It really helps! As always, feel free to reach out by email with feedback, issues, or suggestions. I'm always happy to hear from you. – Axel ### 2026.7 — 2026-05-29 Thanks for using Skipper! We've listened to your feedback and made changes to improve the app. In this update: • The app is now available in 26 languages. If a translation is incorrect or your language is not yet available, let me know! • Various improvements and bug fixes • Performance enhancements Previously: • Added support for external GPS receivers • Added Liquid Glass and iOS 26 support Enjoying the app? Please take a moment to rate and review it on the App Store. It really helps! As always, feel free to reach out by email with feedback, issues, or suggestions. I'm always happy to hear from you. – Axel ### 2026.6 — 2026-05-27 Vielen Dank, dass Sie Skipper nutzen! Wir haben Ihr Feedback berücksichtigt und einige Änderungen vorgenommen, um die App zu verbessern. Gefällt Ihnen die App? Dann nehmen Sie sich bitte einen Moment Zeit, um eine Rezension zu schreiben und die App im App Store zu bewerten! Das hilft mir sehr. Dieses Update enthält: • Unterstützung für Liquid Glass und iOS 26 • Diverse Verbesserungen • Allgemeine Leistungsverbesserungen und Fehlerbehebungen Wie immer können Sie sich bei Fragen, Problemen oder Verbesserungsvorschlägen gerne per E-Mail an uns wenden. Ich freue mich immer, von Ihnen zu hören! – Axel ### 2026.5 — 2026-05-19 Thanks for using Skipper! We've listened to your feedback and made some changes to improve the app. Enjoying the app? Please take a moment to write a review and rate the app on the App Store! This helps me a lot. In this update: • Liquid Glass and iOS 26 support • Various improvements • General performance enhancements and bug fixes As always, don't hesitate to reach out by email with feedback, issues, and suggestions. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*