# Boating Suite — DIY Boat & Yacht Management

> Comprehensive DIY boat and yacht management logbook and maintenance tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Boating Suite, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-suite/id1501874071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boating Suite, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/589225134)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-suite/id1501874071/reviews.md

## What is Boating Suite?

BOATING SUITE: COMPLETE DIY BOAT & YACHT MANAGEMENT
Transform how you manage your vessel with the App Store's premier boating logbook since 2010. Trusted by thousands of boat owners to protect their investment, maximize resale value, and enhance their time on the water.

SAVE THOUSANDS & BOOST YOUR BOAT'S VALUE
Professional vessel records can increase resale value by thousands. Boating Suite gives you everything needed to maintain comprehensive documentation that maximizes your vessel's market value and saves money through preventative maintenance.

SEVEN POWERFUL MODULES IN ONE APP
Boating Suite eliminates the need for multiple apps with an integrated solution that handles every aspect of vessel management:

* LOGBOOK: Document every journey with detailed trip records including engine hours, weather conditions, crew details, and route tracking that works in the background even when the app is closed
* FUEL LOG: Track fuel consumption, monitor efficiency, and identify potential engine issues before they become costly repairs
* EXPENSE LOG: Manage all boat-related costs in one place with detailed categorization to understand your true cost of ownership
* MAINTENANCE LOG: Never miss critical maintenance with comprehensive service records—the key to extending your vessel's life
* SHOPPING LIST: Organize essentials with checkbox functionality and custom sorting—stay prepared for every voyage
* TO-DO LIST: Manage boat ownership tasks efficiently with checkboxes and sorting capabilities that keep your vessel in top condition
* VESSEL LOG: Store complete vessel information including specifications, registration details, insurance records, and equipment documentation
* PLUS, BOAT-SPECIFIC REPORTING: Generate individual reports for each vessel in your fleet with detailed analytics on usage, fuel, expenses, maintenance and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)—essential for budgeting and planning

ENHANCED FOR SERIOUS BOATERS
* INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD: Access detailed marine weather forecasts directly from your home screen for confident trip planning
* WORKS OFFLINE: Access all your critical data even in remote waterways without cell service—perfect for those off-grid journeys

BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU BOAT
* Sync across all Apple devices including M-series Macs
* Support for unlimited boats, engines, and equipment
* Photo storage for documentation
* Dark Mode and Landscape support
* Local backup and restore in addition to iCloud sync
* Intuitive interface designed for on-water use

Whether you're managing a single day cruiser or a fleet of yachts, Boating Suite provides the comprehensive tools needed to protect your investment, reduce ownership costs, and enhance your time on the water.

Join thousands of boat owners who've discovered the peace of mind that comes with complete vessel management. Download Boating Suite today—the ultimate companion for DIY boat owners who demand the best.

**iCloud sync requires iOS 15+ and macOS requires Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).

## Key features

- Logbook with trip tracking
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Expense management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Shopping and to-do lists
- Vessel information storage
- Fleet reporting and analytics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-suite/id1501874071/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very Unhappy

*2025-12-12*

I paid for this app and then had to pay for the same app AGAIN in order to continue using after the developer updated it. Then the developer went to a subscription model and disabled the functionality of the original app if users didn’t pay a monthly fee. Very shady. Now all my data is inaccessible and I paid twice for an app that was disabled by the developer. I never even got a refund. This kind of practice shouldn’t be allowed in the App Store.

### 1/5 — Can’t Use The App I Purchased

*2025-11-10*

I have been using this app for years. Within the last year, you can no longer use the app you purchased. They force you to either pay ridiculous monthly or annual fees or you can export your data. That’s it. I don’t know how they get away with this, but you’ve lost another loyal customer.

### 1/5 — Can’t believe this

*2025-07-28*

I was just getting ready to give this app a thumbs up after my last review on Mar 18. I have been logging in my maintenance and expenses pretty good. Took several trips and did not have an issue. Went out today started a trip went to the fuel log saved a fuel log it’s there. Came back from my trip. Saved it as normal. Completely gone. No record of it. This app is completely frustrating.

### 1/5 — No Free Trial??

*2025-07-13*

I heard about this app and wanted to see if it met my needs and I liked the interface. There is NO FREE TRIAL!  (Even for a day, let alone for a normal evaluation period). So, if you want to evaluate it, you have to pay for the month to see if you even like it. No way!!! I deleted the app immediately after getting that screen that said I had to pay to see it. It “may” be a great program, but I’m not going to pay to figure that out.

### 1/5 — Canceled my subscription early

*2025-03-18*

Update: there have been no updates to this app since it went subscription based. Disappointed. I was thinks about restarting my subscription but no real need to.  This product before was great. I didn’t move to the subscription based one right away. Got it for this season and I am completely dissatisfied! There is no method to the madness so I am not really sure what to suggest. This app consistently changes my engine hours. Engine 1 becomes engine 2 on the hours. I use the feature to start a trip and hours are always screwed up on start. I have saved trips and it doesn’t save them (sometimes) I have also started trips and it has cancelled them during the cruise and prompted me to start a new trip when I came back to the dock. This new “paid” wouldn’t be worth it if it was free.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that you cancelled but to clarify, there have been updates since we moved to a subscription model. And as of 3/26/25, we are releasing a big update that will go live in the next 2 weeks.

### 4/5 — Affordable basics

*2025-01-02*

I am on my second boat with this app. It does what I need without being overly complicated. I don’t want to spend more time logging my boat than I do using it. This app does what I need. There are much more expensive programs out there but they have lots of functionality that is beyond what a normal recreational boat owner needs.

### 1/5 — Can’t Use Existing App That I Paid For

*2024-10-20*

This was a great app. Now I can’t use my existing app, unless I pay these exorbitant fees to upgrade to the newest version. This is extremely unprofessional and should not be allowed. All the time spent entering all my information into the app has now been rendered useless. The only option you have is to export the data. Extremely disappointed. Please allow us to use our existing app that we paid for. If not, the only thing you have taught users is to no longer trust this company for any apps in the future, since the app you paid for will be shut down and your only choices will be to export your data or pay a ridiculous fee.

### 1/5 — Canceled my subscription early

*2024-09-30*

This product before was great. I didn’t move to the subscription based one right away. Got it for this season and I am completely dissatisfied! There is no method to the madness so I am not really sure what to suggest. This app consistently changes my engine hours. Engine 1 becomes engine 2 on the hours. I use the feature to start a trip and hours are always screwed up on start. I have saved trips and it doesn’t save them (sometimes) I have also started trips and it has cancelled them during the cruise and prompted me to start a new trip when I came back to the dock. This new “paid” wouldn’t be worth it if it was free.

### 1/5 — No Trial

*2024-07-09*

Can’t test without handing over credit card info

### 1/5 — Unable to view my data from within purchased app

*2024-06-25*

I was a previously a very very long term user of this app and purchased evey single upgrade to support the creators.  Without much of any meaningful warning the developers locked us loyal customers out of even simply viewing our data from within the app that we paid for and previously purchased unless we paid the extortion fees either monthly or yearly..!!   Previously over the years they came out with a newer app and our data was left in the old app versions and was still viewable within the old app.   Not this time…or any more, now not any more can the data be even be viewed within the app we paid for.   This time now the only option is for us to pay more money or export in a very useless to me looking data in a non usable format to me unless we bought the newest app with additional recurring ransomware type fees.   They ruined the access to my data within the app that I have paid for several times in previous upgrades, very unethically wrong that our old data, all my logs and records are no longer available viewable to be accessed within the app we purchased. 
Very very sad boating season as this was once my most favorite app on my Home Screen.   Be cautious of this companies business practices..!!

## Frequently asked questions about Boating Suite

### What does Boating Suite do?

Boating Suite is a comprehensive application designed for DIY boat and yacht owners to manage all aspects of their vessel. It includes modules for logging trips, tracking fuel consumption, managing expenses, scheduling maintenance, and storing important vessel information.

### What are the key features of Boating Suite?

Key features include a detailed logbook with route tracking, fuel and expense logging for cost analysis, a maintenance log to prevent missed services, shopping and to-do lists for preparation, and a vessel log for storing specifications and documentation. It also offers boat-specific reporting and an interactive dashboard with weather forecasts.

### How much does Boating Suite cost?

The application is free to download and offers in-app purchases. Specific features or advanced functionalities may require payment through these in-app purchases.

### What devices is Boating Suite compatible with?

Boating Suite syncs across all Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and M-series Macs. iCloud sync requires iOS 15+ and macOS requires Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).

### Can I use Boating Suite offline?

Yes, the app is designed to work offline, allowing you to access all your critical data even in remote waterways without cell service. This makes it ideal for off-grid journeys and ensures you can always manage your vessel's information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025.1 — 2025-03-30

Experience the ultimate DIY boat management upgrade! We've enhanced Boating Suite with powerful new features and improvements designed to make managing your vessel even more seamless—whether you're dockside or out on the water.

New Features
* Enhanced Weather Dashboard – Tap the Weather Panel to access detailed forecasts, helping you plan your journeys with confidence
* Quick-Access Trip Summaries – Instantly navigate to your Logbook from the YTD Trip Summary panel for faster record review
* Smart Checklists – Finally! Organize your To-Do and Shopping Lists with checkboxes and custom sorting to streamline your preparation
* Boat-Specific Reports – Generate individual reports for each vessel in your fleet for better financial tracking and maintenance planning
* Offline Mode – Access your critical boat data even without cell service—perfect for remote waterways
* Background Route Recording – Track your journeys without keeping the app open, saving battery while capturing your complete adventure

Improvements
* Modern Date & Time Selection – Enjoy a more intuitive interface for logging your boating activities
* Negative Value Support – Enter GPS coordinates and financial credits with ease using the added minus sign on keypads
* Auto-filled End Times – Save time with automatically populated end dates when stopping route tracking
* Better Currency Display – View all financial entries clearly throughout the app, including negative amounts

Under the Hood
* Updated to iOS 18 for enhanced performance and reliability
* Streamlined codebase for faster load times and smoother operation

Bug Fixes
We've resolved multiple issues affecting everyday use, including:
* Resolved multi-engine fuel logging accuracy
* Fixed reporting calculations and display issues
* Enhanced Mac compatibility

Update today to experience the most capable DIY boat management app on the water! Whether you're tracking maintenance, planning voyages, or managing expenses, BOATING SUITE: COMPLETE DIY BOAT & YACHT MANAGEMENT helps you keep your vessel in top condition with less effort.

### 2023.1 — 2023-10-27

We've listened to your feedback and made some significant improvements focused on making your DIY Boat & Yacht Management even more seamless and efficient. 

What's New in Boating Suite:
•	iCloud Sync: Now sync your data effortlessly across all your Apple devices, including newer M1 & M2 Macs*.
•	Enhanced Weather: Experience more precise and accurate weather. We've replaced the obsolete weather API that stopped working in March 2023.
•	Photo Storage: Your photos are now securely stored within Boating Suite and synchronized between your devices.
•	Bug Fixes: We've addressed user feedback to ensure a smoother, glitch-free experience.

### 2020.3.1 — 2020-09-24

We found and fixed a couple of bugs and made a few tweaks. Enjoy this minor update!

* Added a quick delete option to all title fields to quickly delete the pre-filled date
* Fixed a bug that caused the report fonts to be really, really small and unreadable
* Fixed a small bug where the app added the Start Date to the End Date field when you chose to NOT create a track from the dashboard. This caused the app to place new entries at the bottom of the list view
* Fixed a dark mode issue
* Minor UI tweaks throughout

### 2020.3 — 2020-09-18

iOS 14 bug fixes

### 2020.2 — 2020-07-06

A huge thanks to all of the users who helped us get these bugs figured out! 

Here's what we fixed in this release:

1. App Crashes When Switching Boats. There were 3 scenarios that caused the app to crash when switching boats if the user had multiple vessels with different configurations.

2. Start Button Crash. A handful of users had the app crash when starting a log entry by using the Start button on the new dashboard.

3. Editing Vessel Details. This bug caused the app to freeze up when changing certain boat settings.

4. Canceling a Trip. When canceling a trip from the dashboard, the app would still save the trip even though it was canceled.

5. TCO Including Excluded Items. When calculating the Total Cost of Ownership, the app would incorrectly include items that were marked to be excluded.

6. List Titles Truncated. When viewing entries in the list view, the app was truncating the title.

7. Incorrect Sort Order. The app was sorting the list view by date but not by time. If you had multiple entries for a single day, the app would show the oldest entry first for that day.

If you love Boating Suite, be sure to review us on the App Store!

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