# Helmsman's Kit

> Yacht navigation app with compass, MOB, anchor watch, offline charts, and marine instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Dr. Harald Merkel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmsmans-kit/id1220932986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dr. Harald Merkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/404381431)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2017-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmsmans-kit/id1220932986/reviews.md

## What is Helmsman's Kit?

This app combines the essential features you need in the cockpit of your yacht, optimized for easy and fast usage.

• Display of a spherical compass as you are used to.
• Man-over-board button, display direction/distance with compass.
• Anchor watch with forwarding to a second device.
• Bearing compass.
• Charts with sea signs.
• Offline charts by caching of all chart access.
• Weather overlay: wind, waves, temperature, pressure.
• Tracking optimized for boats.
• Full access to and export of the tracks in standard format (GPX).
• Post images of your tracks on social media.
• Marine instruments display with the standard values: Position, Heading, Speed over ground, Course over Ground, Heel, Log, Average speed, Time.

No account or registration required, even not for forwarding the anchor watch alarm to a second iPhone or iPad!

## Key features

- Spherical compass display
- Man-over-board button with direction/distance
- Anchor watch with forwarding
- Offline chart caching
- Weather overlay (wind, waves, temp, pressure)
- Marine instruments display (position, heading, speed)
- Track export in GPX format

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmsmans-kit/id1220932986/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super App

*2022-07-27*

Die App funktioniert richtig gut. Super, dass man nicht erst langwierige Dateneingaben hinter sich bringen muss. Ich habe die App auf einem kurzfristig gemieteten Boot runtergeladen und konnte direkt starten während ich schon Schot und Pinne in der Hand hatte!
Was fehlt, ist eine funktionierende Anbindung an die Apple Watch. Die von Apple zur Verfügung gestellt Version funktioniert nicht mit dieser App!

### 5/5 — Klasse App

*2018-02-12*

Macht was sie soll. Alle Funktionen funktionieren einwandfrei. Für Null-Euro eine klasse App im Angebot.

### 5/5 — Smart & Intuitive

*2017-04-07*

A very smart and intuitive app, must have for each sailor.
The compass is cool!

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2017-04-07*

I recommend this app to everybody who goes sailing. I really like the compass!

## Frequently asked questions about Helmsman's Kit

### What is the price of Helmsman's Kit?

Helmsman's Kit is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This price grants you full access to all its features without any recurring fees or subscriptions.

### Does Helmsman's Kit have ads?

No, Helmsman's Kit is completely ad-free. You can enjoy an uninterrupted navigation experience without any advertisements interrupting your use of the app.

### What devices is Helmsman's Kit compatible with?

Helmsman's Kit is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4+ and is optimized for easy and fast usage in a yacht cockpit.

### How often is Helmsman's Kit updated?

The app was last updated on October 19, 2023, with version 1.2. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### Can I use Helmsman's Kit offline?

Yes, Helmsman's Kit supports offline charts through caching of all chart access. This ensures you have navigation data available even when you are out of cellular or Wi-Fi range.

### What kind of navigation data does Helmsman's Kit display?

Helmsman's Kit displays essential marine instruments such as Position, Heading, Speed over ground, Course over Ground, Heel, Log, Average speed, and Time. It also includes a spherical compass and bearing compass.

### Does Helmsman's Kit require an account to use?

No, Helmsman's Kit does not require any account or registration to use its features. This includes functionalities like forwarding anchor watch alarms to a second device.

### What is the age rating for Helmsman's Kit?

Helmsman's Kit has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, and does not contain mature content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2023-10-19

Bug fixes for iOS 17

### 1.1 — 2017-10-30

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

Now with weather! Load GRIB files and display the forecast for wind, waves, temperature, isobars.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-04-03

Bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2017-04-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Dr. Harald Merkel

- [Trace Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-tuner/id404381428)
- [Celestial Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-navigation/id1458513224)
- [Pure Set](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-set/id1540789538)

All apps by Dr. Harald Merkel: https://appshunter.io/developer/404381431

## Related topics

[helmsman](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/helmsman)

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