# Waterway Logbook — Private log for inland boating > Private log for inland boating (iPhone/iPad app by Trond Hatlevik.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterway-logbook/id6763619603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Trond Hatlevik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873076769) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 25 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål - Released: 2026-05-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterway-logbook/id6763619603/reviews.md ## What is Waterway Logbook? Waterway Logbook is the complete logbook for cruising on canals, rivers, and inland waterways. Whether you’re enjoying a weekend cruise or exploring Europe’s waterways on a longer journey, Waterway Logbook helps you document every voyage with ease. Start a new voyage in seconds with Quick Start, or plan ahead by adding your boat, crew, destination, and personal notes before departure. While underway, the app records your route, time, and distance automatically, allowing you to focus on enjoying the journey. When your voyage is complete, Waterway Logbook creates a clear, professional logbook with maps, photos, checklists, and a beautifully formatted PDF report that you can save, print, or share. Features • Start a new voyage in seconds with Quick Start • Automatic route, time, and distance logging • GPS map tracking throughout your journey • Plan voyages with destinations, crew, and notes • Departure, lock, and arrival checklists • Add photos and important documents during your trip • Record people and boats you meet along the way • Local weather information while cruising • Boat maintenance reminders and service records • Export professional PDF voyage reports • Secure local backup and restore of all your data • Import previous voyages from GPX files * Free download * 3 free voyages * One-time purchase * No subscription Waterway Logbook is designed with privacy in mind. Your logbook is stored locally on your device, and you decide when and how to share or back up your data. Perfect for: • Canal boats • Motor cruisers • Houseboats • Inland waterway cruising • Europe’s canals, rivers, and lakes Whether you’re cruising the Canal du Midi, the French waterways, the Dutch canal network, or the lakes and rivers of Scandinavia, Waterway Logbook helps you preserve every journey and every memory in one beautifully organized logbook. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Waterway Logbook Premium | $11.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.1 — 2026-08-15 Welcome to Waterway Logbook 1.8.1. • Record every voyage with GPS routes, weather snapshots and clear trip summaries• Capture photos, notes, places and the people you meet along the way• Stay prepared with practical departure, lock, approach and secured checklists• Keep service, documents, crew and boat details together• Find practical VHF guidance for locks, bridges and harbours• Your logbook stays private on your device and works offline when it matters Thank you for using Waterway Logbook. ### 1.7 — 2026-07-24 What’s New in Version 1.7 • New Maintenance Report – Export a professional PDF report with your complete maintenance history, upcoming service, and photos. • Improved PDF Export – Photos are now displayed in full without cropping, preserving their original aspect ratio. • Maintenance Enhancements – Improved engine hours reporting and more accurate maintenance information throughout the app. • Performance & Reliability – Numerous bug fixes, performance improvements, and refinements for a smoother experience. Thank you for using Waterway Logbook. Wishing you safe and enjoyable cruising! ### 1.6 — 2026-07-10 Imported moorings can now be shown directly on the main map. After importing a KML or GeoJSON mooring file, open the map menu using the ⋯ button and enable “Imported moorings” under Overlays. This update also improves the import-complete message and updates translations in English, Norwegian, French, German and Dutch. ### 1.5 — 2026-07-07 This update focuses on stability, usability, and a smoother experience throughout the app. New in this version: • Improved camera reliability when taking photos during a voyage. • Apple Weather attribution added where weather information is displayed. • Clearer location permission explanations. • Better handling when camera access has been denied, with a direct link to Settings. • Improved guidance when starting a voyage without location access. • Performance improvements and bug fixes throughout the app. Thank you for using Waterway Logbook! Your feedback continues to help us improve the app. ### 1.4 — 2026-07-06 Version 1.4 improves clarity, consistency, and accessibility throughout Waterway Logbook. • More consistent trip terminology across the app • Clearer weather labels for trip start and trip end • Improved accessibility text for current trips • Refined Norwegian language throughout the interface • General text cleanup and polish This update does not change trip recording behavior, GPS logic, or your saved data. ## More apps by Trond Hatlevik - [Alive – Safety Check-In](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-safety-check-in/id6758464893) - [Etter meg](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etter-meg/id6758742257) All apps by Trond Hatlevik: https://appshunter.io/developer/1873076769 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*