# NMEAremote

> Marine navigation data display for sailors and boaters on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by zapfware.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote/id412806204 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [zapfware](https://appshunter.io/developer/348005795)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: $23.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2011-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote/id412806204/reviews.md

## What is NMEAremote?

Your boat's instruments, right in your hand.
NMEAremote connects your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to your vessel's network and navigation system and brings all critical marine data to a bold, easy-to-read dashboard — wherever you are on deck.
Whether you're racing offshore or cruising coastal waters, NMEAremote delivers real-time wind, speed, depth, GPS, AIS, engine data, and more in a single, fully customizable display.
The first NMEA app ever on the App Store, now a trusted Swiss Army knife for sailors worldwide.

Broad Compatibility
Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Signal K, and MQTT from virtually any device.
Compatible with Expedition, B&G H5000, A&T, and a wide range of preconfigured sources including Actisense, Digital Yacht, Yacht Devices, B&G, and many more — over WiFi or Bluetooth.

Your Data, Your Way
All values are organized into intuitive Modules — AIS, GPS, Wind, Navigation, Sounder, Heading, Environment, Performance, Racing, Engine, and more.

Customizable Dashboards
Create personalized displays tailored to your needs. Focus on the data that matters most to you.
Build the dashboard you need: choose layouts, add pages, set favorites or just use the comprehensive default dashboard.
Every numeric value can be individually smoothed for clean, stable readings.
Set a custom color for each instrument title and value — match your cockpit aesthetics, improve readability in sunlight or at night, or color-code data by category at a glance.
Your dashboard, your palette.

Built for iPad — Side by Side with Your Charts
NMEAremote supports iPad Split View, so you can run your favourite charting app on one side while NMEAremote displays clean, live instrument values on the other. No more switching back and forth.
Your chart and your data, together on one screen.

User-Friendly Interface
Clean, intuitive design makes it easy for both experienced sailors and beginners to navigate.

Performance Sailing
Import your polar diagram and unlock full performance analytics — Polar Speed, Target Speed, VMG, Beat & Gybe angles, and more.
Ideal for racers who want that extra tenth of a knot.

Stay Aware
Configurable alarms alert you visually and audibly when any value crosses a threshold.
Keep a full NMEA log for review and diagnostics. Forward data to other devices with the built-in server/repeater.

On Your Wrist & Glasses
Native Apple Watch app runs independently from your iPhone. Supports ActiveLook® smartglass integration for hands-free, heads-up sailing data.

Accessible to All Sailors
NMEAremote supports VoiceOver, Apple's built-in screen reader. Instrument titles and live values are fully accessible — so every sailor can stay informed, eyes-free, at any time.

One Purchase. No Subscriptions. No Registration required
Buy once for the full feature set. No recurring fees, no hidden costs, no adds.

No charts — just clean, reliable instrument data done right.


For any details, supported values, devices and messages visit: www.zapfware.de/nmearemote/
If you have any questions, suggestions or need support please send an e-mail to ios@zapfware.de

## Key features

- Real-time marine data display
- Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK
- Customizable dashboard
- Alarms and logging
- Apple Watch integration
- Server/Repeater functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $23.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expedition | Free | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #98 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote/id412806204/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tolle App für moderne Segelboote ein Muss

*2026-06-15*

Tolle App mit vielen Funktionen, nach kurzer Eingewöhnungsphase konnte ich erfolgreich meine NMEA 2000 Daten einsehen und in personalisierten Dashboards darstellen.

### 4/5 — Great app but needs better Apple Watch solution

*2025-06-01*

Really love this app but really
Wanted to use it on my Apple Watch. Pretty disappointed that it doesn’t stay connected unless you have your iPhone app open. The Apple Watches wifi should be able to work just like it does on the iPad or iPhone. I want to look at my watch and see any NMEA data I want on a complication.

### 5/5 — Die NMEAremote App ist einfach top!

*2025-05-24*

Intuitiv, extrem zuverlässig und perfekt für alle, die vorhandene und berechnete Daten ansprechend darstellen wollen. 

Die Dämpfung ist jetzt individuell einstellbar – so kann man alles exakt konfigurieren (keine zappelige Windanzeige mehr). 

Es gibt auch einen Starttimer und alle möglichen berechneten Daten für Regattasegler. 

Damit ist die App den verbreiteten Regattacomputern deutlich überlegen - wenn man denn ein Handy einsetzen kann. Absolute Empfehlung! ⛵📡🏁

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2025-04-28*

Excellent app, critical part of our racing setup. Super stable and easy to use.

### 5/5 — 15k Nm logged

*2025-04-17*

I sailed across the Pacific using this app in conjunction with an NMEA-WiFi hub to view boat and wind data. Very practical and fully customizable. I especially enjoy the data smoothing function. Highly recommend.

### 3/5 — Leaves a bit to be desired

*2024-05-25*

I love the idea of this app and it works pretty well! However, I did not find the UI intuitive (I’ve been an app developer for over 10 years). 

My biggest wish is AWA and TWA relative to my course - like my Raymarine instruments display. Perhaps this exists but I was unable to find it after 20 minutes of set up.

The double tap to edit/add a gauge is difficult to discover. The green + and the multi blue plus are not obvious as to what they do.

Overall, I’d suggest that the developer hand the app to a brand new user and watch them try to use it, noting the UX pain points and feature discoverability. A nice technical app and good integrations, but could use some polish to be great. I’m unaware of a better option on the App Store.

**Developer response:** Dear User,
sorry that NMEAremote's UI is not so intuitive for such an experienced app developer like you. And many thanks for your suggestion to do some UX and user acceptance tests. I (being developer more than 30 years) made these tests and put a lot of effort into the UX and UI design and the UI is totally compliant to Apple's user interface guidelines. 
There is a hint at first use for the double tap to edit, so please read the message box next time before dismissing it. Further a green plus in a multi page environment when editing is common design language.

Coming to your wish: I don't know what AWA and TWA relative to course means. Aren't they relative to course by definition?
Anyway, next time you should think about an e-mail and we could discuss this. 
I'm always open to improve NMEAremote, happy to help and find a solution.

Last but not least I could not imagine why you need 20 minutes for the setup which is done in at least 2 minutes.

Thanks for nothing.....

### 5/5 — Au top

*2023-10-19*

App extrêmement complète et développeur à l’écoute. Que demander de plus ?

### 5/5 — Geniale App!

*2023-09-27*

In der aktuellen Version sehr zu empfehlen! Der Preis ist mehr als angemessen. Einfach und schnell einzurichten - mit einer klaren und gut strukturierten UI. Nebenbei auch noch gekoppelt mit tollem Support.

### 5/5 — Must have NMEA app

*2023-02-27*

I am using the NMEAremote app with my Quark Elec A026+ AIS Multiplexer and gives me all the NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 data I need on my WiFi only iPad. I get AIS data, GPS position, SOG, COG, Depth, Sea Water Temperature,etc. I will soon add Wind data from the NMEA2000 wind sensor and battery, charging and tank level level data from Victron Energy Cerbo GX. A great app with tons of customisations. You can easily add pages and choose the layout and then add the data elements you need. Works also great in a split window with Navionics boating app. Highly recommend!!!

### 5/5 — Updated app works great

*2021-06-15*

The updates are working great. I’m connecting through my NavLink2 and seeing the data I need.

## Frequently asked questions about NMEAremote

### What is NMEAremote?

NMEAremote is a cutting-edge, intuitive app that displays real-time marine data from your boat's central data system to your Apple mobile device. It provides navigation, wind speed, water depth, and other essential information at a glance.

### What devices does NMEAremote support?

NMEAremote is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Apple Watch. It also integrates with ActiveLook® smartglasses for enhanced usability.

### What data sources does NMEAremote support?

NMEAremote supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK, and MQTT data from a wide range of devices. It is also compatible with Expedition & B&G H5000 systems.

### Can I customize the display in NMEAremote?

Yes, NMEAremote offers a fully customizable dashboard with multiple display styles and the ability to group values into clear 'Modules'. You can also set up favorite pages and auto-scroll.

### Does NMEAremote have ads?

No, NMEAremote does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a seamless user experience without interruptions.

### How often is NMEAremote updated?

NMEAremote was last updated on April 23, 2025, with version 3.0.20. The developer, zapfware, regularly releases updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the price of NMEAremote?

NMEAremote is available for a one-time purchase of $19.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app.

### Is NMEAremote suitable for racing or cruising?

Yes, NMEAremote is designed for both racing and cruising. Its comprehensive features help improve safety and performance for all types of sailing and motoring.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.22 — 2026-07-15

Thanks for your feedback and help to improve NMEAremote.
This update contains:

∙ Bugfixes
∙ Stability improvements

∙ GPS:
    - Horizontal Accuracy

∙ Performance:
    - Target HDG & Delta

∙ Dashboard:
    - additional Layouts

 ∙ Source:
     - 'B&G - Hercules®'

### 3.0.21 — 2026-05-01

Thanks for your feedback and help to improve NMEAremote.
This update contains:

∙ UI & Performance improvements
∙ Bugfixes
∙ iOS 26

∙ Dashboard:
    - Custom value and text colors
    - Dynamic Colors
    - WCAG support
    - Marquee
    - Round to Nearest Multiple
    - Notifications
    - Edit by long press

∙ AIS:
    - BCR & BCT

∙ Alarms:
    - Adjusting the categories of the alarm actions

∙ Source:
    - 'A+T Instruments'

∙ Performance:
    - Layline calculation
    - Polar Speed Delta

∙ Racing:
    - Next Leg Time To Go

∙ Waypoint GPX export

∙ PGN 65293 - Load Cell
∙ PGN 129284 - Navigation Data

∙ Actisense N2K-ASCII Workaround
∙ SignalK: Performance keys

### 3.0.20 — 2025-04-23

Thanks for your feedback and help to improve NMEAremote.
This update contains:

∙ UI & Performance improvements
∙ Bugfixes

∙ Watch:
    - Improved connectivity
    - HTTP(S)-Client
    - Runs independently from iPhone

∙ Alarm-Notifications

∙ ActiveLook®:
    - Dashboard import

∙ Source:
    - 'HelmSmart'

∙ HTTP-Server

∙ Actisense N2K-ASCII support

∙ Transmission Module

∙ AIS:
    - BCPA
    - TCT

∙ Style: 'Bäng'

### 3.0.19 — 2025-02-10

Thanks for your feedback and help to improve NMEAremote.
This update contains:

∙ UI & Performance improvements
∙ Bugfixes

∙ Smoothing (Dampening)
    - Off (default), Auto or 1 - 10 sec.

∙ Indicators in Wind gauges:
    - COG & HDG
    - Waypoint
    - Current Set

∙ Battery:
    - Power
    - Type

∙ Navigation:
    - TKE - Track Angle Error (ex. 'Turn')

∙ Rig Module:
    - H5000 & Expedition support

∙ Wind:
    - Crosswind

∙ Source:
    - Skywatch BL 500/1000

∙ Support manual input:
    - Battery Type, Capacity & Nominal Voltage
    - Magnetic Variation
    - Tank Capacity
    - Timezone

### 3.0.18 — 2024-10-08

∙ Bugfixes

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