Comparison

Speed and Audio Log vs NauticalDashboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speed and Audio Log

This app logs your speed using location services and can record audio with a screen tap. It offers customizable recording indicators and display modes for easy viewing. Share your logged data via email for later review.

Highlights
  • Speed logging via GPS
  • Audio recording with screen tap
  • Customizable recording indicators
  • MPH or KMH units
  • Dashboard display mode
  • Shake to hide interface
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A simple app that will keep a log of your speed based on the app's location settings. It will log your speed to a text file which can be sent to yourself via the share button. Additionally the app can also record audio if the screen is tapped on. The red text or red dot under the text is an indication that the app is recording audio. This can come in handy if you were pulled over and want a full account on how fast you were going and the conversation with the officer. Features: - Recording Styles: Choose to have the audio recorder's indicator as a red dot or red text - Shake to Hide: An option to shake the phone to hide the settings and share button if you prefer a super simple view - mph or kmh: Choose between 2 distance modes - Dashboard Mode: Inverses the text so you can lay your phone on the dashboard and see the text through your windshield (best at night) Coming Soon: - Facebook Live Video - Apple Watch Support - Color Palet - Variable speed logging - Ninja Mode Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

NauticalDashboard

Navigate your boating adventures with real-time speed, compass, and inclinometer data. Log your trips, relive them on a map, and customize your dashboard for a safer and more enjoyable journey on the water.

Highlights
  • Real-time speedometer
  • Anchor alert system
  • Detailed trip log
  • Clinometer for boat angle
  • Digital compass
  • Customizable dashboard layout
Features
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Ahoy, adventurers! Meet NauticalDashboard, your ultimate companion for every boating journey. Whether you're cruising serene waters or navigating thrilling waves, this app is designed to make your trips smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. With NauticalDashboard, you can access an array of handy instruments right at your fingertips. Display real-time information like your speed, compass direction, and even the angle of your boat using the inclinometer. Want to keep track of your travels? The trip log ensures you never lose those memorable moments. But it doesn’t stop there! Relive your adventures anytime by looking back at your boat trips and viewing them on a map. Customize the dashboard to suit your needs—choose the instruments most relevant to you and create a layout that feels just right. Set sail with confidence, knowing that NauticalDashboard has everything you need to navigate your journey your way. Features: Speedometer: Keep track of your speed accurately, ideal for your boat trip Anchor alert: Monitor anchor dragging and set alarm based on a given safe range radius Trip Log: Track your trips, including distance, time, speed and route. Import and export trips Clinometer: Gain insight into the heel your sailboat has while sailing Compass: Find your way with a reliable digital compass If you have a sailboat or are a big fan of sailing, need an anchor alarm or a boat trip log then this app should not be missing on your phone. Do you still have an old phone that you do not use? then with the Nautical Dashboard app it can serve as a good alternative to expensive nautical instruments such as a speedometer, realtime speedchart, clinometer or your boat trip tracker. Supported languages: English, Spanish, French and Dutch

Screenshots

Speed and Audio Log2 screens
NauticalDashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NauticalDashboard at 5.0 against Speed and Audio Log's 4.0. NauticalDashboard also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2). Speed and Audio Log's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NauticalDashboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NauticalDashboard has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speed and Audio Log versus NauticalDashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed and Audio LogNauticalDashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings225 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIFIGY LLCWilko Thomassen

Customer experience

Speed and Audio Log

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

NauticalDashboard

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Speed and Audio Log

No in-app purchases

None

NauticalDashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed and Audio Log free?
Speed and Audio Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NauticalDashboard free?
NauticalDashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speed and Audio Log or NauticalDashboard?
NauticalDashboard is rated higher. Speed and Audio Log averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NauticalDashboard averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do Speed and Audio Log or NauticalDashboard have ads?
Neither Speed and Audio Log nor NauticalDashboard shows ads.

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