# TackSense

> TackSense (iPhone/iPad app by Magnus Soderstrom.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacksense/id6766333232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magnus Soderstrom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888251843)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-05-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacksense/id6766333232/reviews.md

## What is TackSense?

TackSense is a simple sailing aid that helps you understand your point of sail from wind direction, boat heading, wind speed, and gusts.

Enter the conditions, and TackSense shows a clear visual guide for the sailing angle, likely sail position, reefing considerations, and downwind caution zones. It is designed for quick use on deck when you want a fast sanity check without clutter, accounts, or unnecessary complexity.

TackSense can help you identify whether you are close-hauled, reaching, running, near the no-go zone, or in a wing-on-wing zone. It also provides practical trim suggestions such as when sails should be trimmed in, eased out, or when a more conservative setup may be appropriate.

Features
* Point-of-sail calculation from wind direction and heading
* Wind speed and gust input
* Clear sail-position diagram
* Main and headsail setup suggestions
* Reefing considerations based on wind strength and gusts
* Downwind caution notes, including wing-on-wing and gybe risk zones
* Simple terminology for newer sailors
* Works on-device
* No account required

TackSense is not a chartplotter, navigation system, weather service, or replacement for seamanship. It provides general sail-setup guidance based on the information you enter. Always consider local conditions, sea state, crew ability, vessel setup, and official weather information before sailing.

Built for sailors who want a fast, visual answer to a basic but important question: What point of sail am I on, and how should the sails roughly be set?


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-05

No release notes.

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