Comparison

NavCalc Dynamic vs Custom Bubble Level

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

Head to head
About

NavCalc Dynamic

This app calculates the course and speed needed to counteract current and wind effects for navigation. It visually displays these calculations on a compass rose, dynamically updating as parameters change. Useful for learning and solving real-world sailing problems.

Highlights
  • Calculate Course to Steer (CtS)
  • Calculate Speed over Ground (SoG)
  • Visual compass rose display
  • Dynamic parameter updates
  • Magnetic variation input
  • Leeway and wind direction input
Features
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NavCalc is a simple navigation calculator. Given a desired heading, boat speed, and the set and drift of current, NavCalc will display the Course to Steer (CtS) and Speed over Ground (SoG) that will be achieved on that course given the current. NavCalc draws a neat little picture of the heading, current vector, and course to steer on a 360º compass rose which includes both degrees True and Magnetic (if you enter a Magnetic Variation). NavCalc also allows you to enter degrees of leeway and wind direction, and will take leeway into account when calculating the CtS. NavCalc will dynamically update the drawing as you change any of the parameters (heading, boat speed, current set or drift, variation). NavCalc can be used to solve navigation problems like the ones you might find on the tests for Coastal Navigation courses from US Sailing or ASA. It’s also useful for building intuition about how current affects your boat’s course and speed over ground (or velocity made good) since it updates dynamically as you change any parameter.

About

Custom Bubble Level

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a precision bubble level — with your own style. Custom Bubble Level makes checking for level fun, fast, and personal. Whether you’re hanging a picture frame or setting up your desk, you’ll get smooth, accurate feedback every time. Choose your favorite color, sound cue, and even add your own logo to make it uniquely yours. Features: • Three full-size level modes for any surface • Large, precise degree readouts for exact alignment • User-defined calibration for perfect accuracy • Customizable colors, sounds, and logo Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NavCalc Dynamic1 screens
Custom Bubble Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavCalc Dynamic at none against Custom Bubble Level's 2. NavCalc Dynamic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Custom Bubble Level sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NavCalc Dynamic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NavCalc Dynamic versus Custom Bubble Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavCalc DynamicCustom Bubble Level
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard CraddockIVAN SOBTCHOUK

In-app purchases

None

NavCalc Dynamic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Custom Bubble Level

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Access No Ads$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access No Ads$24.99

Questions

Is NavCalc Dynamic free?
NavCalc Dynamic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Custom Bubble Level free?
Custom Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NavCalc Dynamic or Custom Bubble Level have ads?
Custom Bubble Level shows ads; NavCalc Dynamic does not.

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