# SailFreeGPS — Sailing navigation intruments

> Sailing navigation app with real-time data, MOB, regatta, and waypoint features. (iPhone/iPad app by Frederic BRO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailfreegps/id1552752200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frederic BRO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552752202)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 35 MB
- Languages: Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2021-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailfreegps/id1552752200/reviews.md

## What is SailFreeGPS?

Hello,

* SailFreeGPS displays current location, course (COG), speed (SOG), max speed, Trip distance, speed average and magnetic compass.
* SailFreeGPS displays COG and SOG history (6h) to help you to see trim effect on your sails.
* SailFreeGPS filters GPS information for more accuracy (average of an amount of last measures you can set).
* SailFreeGPS can share your position, COG, SOG to your friends.
* SailFreeGPS helps you during Man OverBoard maneuver (MOB). It stores the location and lead you to it.
* SailFreeGPS displays your track on google map (48h).
* SailFreeGPS helps you during Regatta with its countdown timer and its departure line
* You can store up to 8 waypoints and activate a GOTO function with ETA (Estimated Time to Arrival computation)
* You can save/load track to/from GPX/KML file
* You can calculate distance and heading 
* You can use it on every boat, motor or sail boat.
* You can now activate an anchor alarm or a course alarm.

I am an amateur sailor who has decided to create this app after a Transatlantic cruise.
I add periodically functionalities to this app when I have some spare time.

Please send me an email for any question or problem : contact@sailfreegps.com

Encourage me to continue by subscribing to premium version.

List of features of Premium Version

Premium version DOES NOT CONTAIN ADS.

GPS INFO Tab:
* Doucle click on SPEED will reset trip, max and ags speed
* Long click on COURSE to display compass
* Double click on coordinates to display/hide position

Graph Tab:
* Double click COG graph to switch to full screen mode

MOB Tab:
* Displays of relative bearing of the MOB
* Displays of tack angles
* Double click graph to switch to full screen mode

Waypoint Tab:
* Up to 200 Waypoints
* Displays of relative bearing of Waypoint
* Displays of tack angles
* Double click graph to switch to full screen mode

Map Tab:
* Displays of SOG and COG (speed & course)
* Your track segments are displayed according to your speed

Anchor alarm:
* Anchor area can be a polygon and you can adjust its shape

Regatta Tab:
* "Gun Button" allows to round seconds to nearest minute
    Ex: 4:03 => 4:00 or 3:58 => 4:00
* Enter exact départure time up to the second
* Displays of time to kill/save continuing the same way (speed and course)
* Displays of ideal speed to cross the line at 0:00 on the same course!!!

Settings Tab:
* Displays reverse color (white on black back)
* You can select Hybrid map
* Select on which duration is calculated the speed scale of your track: last 5min, 15 min or all the track
* Select your tack angle value. It will be displayed on MOB and WAYPOINT tabs

Exit:
* Ask to save the track before Exit

## Key features

- Real-time GPS data (location, COG, SOG)
- Man OverBoard (MOB) assistance
- Regatta countdown timer and departure line
- Waypoint management with GOTO function
- Track recording and GPX/KML export
- Anchor and course alarms
- Premium version with advanced features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailfreegps/id1552752200/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ottima

*2026-08-07, version V5.1.2*

Semplice e intuitiva, offre tutto quello di cui l’ utente medio ha bisogno, migliorerei solamente il funzionamento del compasso nautico e aggiungerei la possibilità di creare linee tra i waypoint. 
Inoltre apprezzo molto la funzionalità di allarme in caso di aro (per ancoraggio) e fuori rotta (es malfunzionamento pilota automatico) quest’ ultima mi ha personalmente aiutato e lasciato davvero soddisfatto!! Five starr

### 4/5 — Direct Sunlight

*2026-06-23*

Great app although the menu is difficult to read in direct sunlight. The menu could use greater distinction (ie: dark on light background) and be larger for easier selection when moving on the water. Thanks

### 5/5 — Super appli

*2026-05-21, version V5.1.2*

Appli bien complète et plutôt simple à utiliser. Un gros plus: la disponibilité de Fred le développeur lorsque vous avez des soucis d’installation de la version premium.

### 1/5 — Impossible de le réinstaller

*2026-04-29, version V5.0.0*

Bonjour impossible de l’ouvrir sur mon iPhone SE avec iOS 15 installé et à jour . Après l’installation il s’ouvre une seconde et se referme aussitôt, je suis plutôt très à l’aise avec iOS mais là je ne comprend pas , cette version est compatible iOS 14 et plus .

### 5/5 — Good app  helpful bt increase add pot

*2025-12-23, version V5.0.0*

Add point more

### 5/5 — Nice

*2025-11-24, version V5.0.0*

Very good application for marine locating

### 2/5 — Dernière mise à jour ne fonctionne pas

*2025-11-10, version V5.0.0*

Avec la dernière mise à jour l’appli ne s’ouvre toujours pas sur mon iPhone 7 avec ios 15.8.5 ! Vous réglez ce souci pour une prochaine mise à jour bientôt ?

### 1/5 — kh vào đc

*2025-10-10, version V4.5.3*

xoá tải lại khởi động máy làm đủ thứ vẫn không vào được 😭

### 1/5 — Sao tai vẻ ko được

*2025-09-07, version V4.5.3*

Sao tai về ko được

### 5/5 — Ottima

*2023-12-11, version V4.1.0*

Ottima app.. il gps a mio avviso funziona correttamente e le funzionalità sono immediate e utili anche in regata

## Frequently asked questions about SailFreeGPS

### What are the core features of SailFreeGPS?

SailFreeGPS displays your current location, course, speed, and trip distance. It also offers features like Man OverBoard (MOB) assistance, regatta timers, and waypoint management with ETA calculations.

### Does SailFreeGPS have ads?

Yes, the free version of SailFreeGPS contains advertisements. The premium version is ad-free and offers additional advanced features.

### What is the premium version of SailFreeGPS?

The premium version of SailFreeGPS removes ads and unlocks advanced features such as up to 200 waypoints, polygon anchor areas, and enhanced regatta timing displays. It is available via subscription.

### How accurate is the GPS information in SailFreeGPS?

SailFreeGPS filters GPS information for increased accuracy by averaging recent measures, with a user-configurable setting for the amount of data used in the average.

### Can I share my location with SailFreeGPS?

Yes, SailFreeGPS allows you to share your current position, course over ground (COG), and speed over ground (SOG) with your friends.

### What devices is SailFreeGPS compatible with?

SailFreeGPS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, running on iOS.

### How often is SailFreeGPS updated?

SailFreeGPS was last updated on May 14, 2026, with version V5.1.2. The developer periodically adds new functionalities when time permits.

### What are the subscription costs for SailFreeGPS premium?

SailFreeGPS premium offers a one-month subscription for $2.99 or a one-year subscription for $9.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### V5.1.2 — 2026-05-14

New icon for user's location import
Bug fix

### V5.0.0 — 2025-11-02

SailFreeGPS use MBTiles Files allowing to display american nautical charts from NOAA.
Help on Nautical marks

### V4.5.3 — 2025-08-17

You can search for a place in SailFreeGPS

### V4.4.3 — 2025-06-18

New maps : OpenStreetMap + OpenSeaMap

### V4.4.2 — 2025-06-04

New maps : OpenStreetMap + OpenSeaMap

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