Degree Calculator vs VesBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Degree Calculator
This utility app performs basic addition and subtraction of degrees and minutes, specifically designed for celestial navigation. It uses the DD°MM.F' notation common in sight reduction and almanacs, offering a focused tool for practice and verification.
- Degrees and minutes addition/subtraction
- DD°MM.F' notation support
- Celestial navigation focus
- Practice and double-checking tool
- Simple, single-purpose design
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Calculator for celestial navigation (CN). Supports just the basic add/subtract of degrees and minutes using the typical notation just in celestial navigation. Most calculators support degrees/minutes-as-fraction (26°23.5'). But they show results in degrees/minutes/seconds (26°23'30". For celestial navigation, sight reduction using HO249 tables and almanacs uses DD°MM.F'. This calculator is aimed specifically at that use case and thus only operates with DD°MM.F' and not with DD°MM'SS" While navigators should do this math by hand, using a calculator while practicing, learning or to double check is useful. This does just that, no more.
VesBuddy
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VesBuddy is a robust platform for seafarers, harnessing cutting-edge technology to offer comprehensive support for seafarers' needs, addressing both personal and operational requirements. Designed and developed by a Seafarer for the Seafarer Community. VesBuddy attempts to equip Seafarers with powerful tools to make their lives a little easier. This app comes packed with exciting features that include: - Finance Manager: A collection of finance tools for seafarers to easily record and monitor their finances. - Currency Rates: A simple currency converter auto updates with the latest rates. - SeaTime Logger: Effortlessly track your sea time using this advanced digital module. - Doc Locker: Keep your documents safe and secure with our powerful locker. - Navigator: An integrated navigation system powered only by device sensors. - SeaSIM: An easy to use eSIM module tailored for Seafarer needs. This is just the beginning. I remain committed to improving VesBuddy and regularly adding new features to benefit the Seafarer Community. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for this app improvement. Privacy Policy: https://alangautham.dev/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Degree Calculator at none against VesBuddy's 1. VesBuddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. VesBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Degree Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Degree Calculator ships an update every 26 months, VesBuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Degree Calculator | VesBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eskil Olsen | Alan Rosario Gautham H |
In-app purchases
Degree Calculator
No in-app purchases
VesBuddy
- SeaBuddy PRO$6.99
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