Comparison

VMGPolar vs Nautical Nomograph

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

Head to head
About

VMGPolar

Calculate sailing wind and boat speed with this tool. Input three values to determine the rest and log your data for export. It helps build and validate polar graphs for sailing performance.

Highlights
  • Sailing wind and boat speed calculation
  • Input three values to calculate others
  • Save data into a log
  • Export log data
  • Build and validate polar graphs
Features
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Sailing wind and boat speed calculator. Enter 3 values to calculate the rest, then save the data into a log that can be exported later. The input fields are highlighted, with the least intensive highlight marking the next field to become a calculated value when a new input is entered. BSP = Boat Speed TWS = True Wind Speed TWA = True Wind Angle AWS = Apparent Wind Speed AWA = Apparent Wind Angle VMG = Velocity Made Good (calculated only) Save and export data to build and validate polar graphs.

About

Nautical Nomograph

This navigation tool simplifies time-speed-distance calculations for maritime activities. It offers an efficient and engaging way for sailors and captains to plot their courses, making complex math straightforward.

Highlights
  • Time-speed-distance calculations
  • Efficient course plotting
  • Engaging user experience
  • Ideal for sailors and captains
  • Quick mathematical solutions
Features
Currently charting
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Nautical Nomograph is your go-to tool for quick time-speed-distance calculations. Say goodbye to tedious math; this app turns a traditionally mundane task into an engaging experience. Ideal for sailors, captains, and water enthusiasts, Nautical Nomograph helps you plot your course with efficiency. Download today to add a fun twist to your offshore adventures!

Screenshots

VMGPolar3 screens
Nautical Nomograph1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VMGPolar at Free against Nautical Nomograph's $4.99. Nautical Nomograph's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

VMGPolar is free to download; Nautical Nomograph costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nautical Nomograph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VMGPolar versus Nautical Nomograph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMGPolarNautical Nomograph
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei SkobtsovUniversal Queue LLC

Customer experience

VMGPolar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nautical Nomograph

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VMGPolar

No in-app purchases

None

Nautical Nomograph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMGPolar free?
VMGPolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nautical Nomograph free?
Nautical Nomograph costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VMGPolar or Nautical Nomograph?
Nautical Nomograph is rated higher. VMGPolar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Nautical Nomograph averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do VMGPolar or Nautical Nomograph have ads?
Neither VMGPolar nor Nautical Nomograph shows ads.

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