A*LIVE vs YachtLog by NAVISMARE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
A*LIVE
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A*LIVE connects with the A*LIVE SmartSafety Tool that uses GSM-2G, 4G-M1 and Iridium Satellite networks for global connectivity. Read and Write Messages from anywhere in the world through the iridium satellite network and any other 2G and 4G network. See where you and your friends are. Check for news and weather updates. Call for help anywhere. Calls for help, even if you can't. Connects by Bluetooth BLE 4.0+ and 5.0+.
YachtLog by NAVISMARE
This digital logbook and skipper assistant helps plan, navigate, and log sailing and motor yacht trips. It offers automatic maneuver logging with GPS and weather data, a cockpit dashboard, and safety features like MOB and anchor alarms. Advanced features include route editing, a port database, and offline maps.
- Automatic maneuver logging with GPS
- Cockpit dashboard with trip data
- Live course map with route planning
- Man overboard and anchor alarm functions
- Interactive route editor
- Offline maps and port database
- PDF logbook export
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YachtLog is the digital logbook and skipper's assistant for sailing and motor yachts β from trip preparation and navigation to the finished PDF logbook. Works offline, available in 5 languages, for iPhone and iPad. FREE ON BOARD (BASIC) β’ One-tap manoeuvre log: cast off, sailing, anchoring, refuelling, watch change and more β automatically with GPS position, timestamp and weather data β’ Cockpit dashboard with live data, trip figures and fuel status β’ Live course chart with track, planned route and PAN-PAN marker β’ Safety is never paywalled: man-overboard function, anchor alarm, emergency card with pre-worded MAYDAY radio call β’ Hourly weather forecast along your route + wind arrows on the chart β’ Crew management, trip wizard, navigation instruments, night mode β’ Skipper tools: Beaufort scale, signal flags, NATO alphabet, navigation lights YACHTLOG PRO β ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION β’ Interactive route editor with drag & drop β’ Harbour database with more than 11,600 ports (Mediterranean, Atlantic, North Sea/Baltic, Caribbean and more) β’ GPX import/export, compatible with iSailor and Navionics β’ Fuel advice based on passage profile (offshore, coastal, motor yacht) β’ Watch schedule generator, crew roles, safety briefing & provisions list for printing β’ Tides with 48-hour curve + passage window calculator for 5 straits β’ Full-size Windy weather map β’ Offline charts for on the go β’ Trip archive with chart view + PDF export (logbook, statistics, watch schedule) β’ iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad β’ Fleet: manage multiple yachts IMPORTANT: YachtLog does not replace official nautical charts. All displays are for orientation only β the skipper remains responsible for navigation. Questions or feedback? www.navismare.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YachtLog by NAVISMARE at weekly against A*LIVE's every 3 months. A*LIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A*LIVE ships an update every 3 months, YachtLog by NAVISMARE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A*LIVE | YachtLog by NAVISMARE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global SafeTrack Systems GmbH | Stefan Freitag |
In-app purchases
A*LIVE
No in-app purchases
YachtLog by NAVISMARE
No in-app purchases








