Comparison

LogbookNMEA connect vs CharterPilot

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

Head to head
About

LogbookNMEA connect

This tool connects NMEA devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your iPad or iPhone. It captures navigation data for automatic entry into Logbook Suite and Logbook Lite, enhancing your digital logbook experience for sailing and motorboating.

Highlights
  • NMEA data connection
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
  • Internal GPS integration
  • Automatic data entry
  • Supports Logbook Suite/Lite
  • Captures position, course, speed
Features
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The NMEA connection module for Logbook Suite and Logbook Lite This tool provides NMEA data for use with Logbook the logbook in 2K Yachting’s App Logbook Suite for sailors and motorboaters and with the app Logbook Lite. Connect your NMEA device using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your iPad/iPhone or use the internal GPS of your iPad, setup LogbookNMEA connect for your device(s) and capture the navigation data for automatic entry in Logbook and Logbook Lite. A list of supported devices can be found on our support website. NOTE: If you want to enter the GPS data from the internal GPS of your iPad (time, position, course and speed over ground) into Logbook, you need to activate the data source "iPad GPS". If you activate in addition the data source "iPad Barometer", Logbook can also get automatically the air pressure value from the iPad for each entry. The Logbook Suite module Logbook is our popular user-optimised logbook software for sailors and motorboat drivers, now also available in Apple App Store. Logbook Suite is available in versions for iPad , OS X and Windows. The logbook data file can be used on iPad or on PC (OS X or Windows) or alternately on iPad and on PC. With Logbook we provide the first and only digital logbook for sailors and motorboat drivers for OS X users. The user interface differs from other digital logbooks and it is orientated by the traditional, printed logbook. Instead of computer-technical input masks you get pages with a practice-oriented layout which makes it easier to enter all relevant data into the logbook. When you use Logbook on an iPad Cellular the actual position can be entered automatically from the iPads GPS. And if you connect a NMEA onboard network or a GPS receiver to your iPad, Logbook can read the nautical data and enter them automatically into the logbook. Logbook was tested in daily use during long trips and is developed further constantlyβ€”a user-friendly software by yachtsmen for yachtsmen. For iPad as well as for OS X Logbook is the only software on the market with which you can lead a logbook corresponding to the official demands. More detailed information about Logbook Suite is available on our website.

About

CharterPilot

Features
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CharterPilot is a professional yacht charter planning and management app designed for captains and crew. Keep the essential information for each charter organized in one place, from the first planning stages to the final reports. KEY FEATURES β€’ Create and manage your yacht charters β€’ Build day-by-day itineraries and destinations β€’ Visualize your itinerary on an interactive map β€’ Organize guest preferences and important charter information β€’ Manage yacht profiles and operational details β€’ Track charter expenses and fuel β€’ Generate professional PDF reports and documents β€’ Keep charter information structured and easy to access CHARTERPILOT PRO Upgrade to CharterPilot Pro to unlock unlimited charters, longer charter durations, Utilities and PDF creation and export. CharterPilot is built to simplify charter organization, reduce paperwork and keep important operational information readily available throughout the charter. Whether you are preparing the next itinerary, reviewing guest preferences or completing your final reports, CharterPilot helps keep your charter organized from start to finish. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LogbookNMEA connect1 screens
CharterPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LogbookNMEA connect at none against CharterPilot's 1. LogbookNMEA connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CharterPilot's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CharterPilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. LogbookNMEA connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LogbookNMEA connect ships an update every 2 months, CharterPilot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
LogbookNMEA connect versus CharterPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogbookNMEA connectCharterPilot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimutic UGAmerico Arcucci

In-app purchases

None

LogbookNMEA connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CharterPilot

Subscriptions1
  • CharterPilot Pro Annual1 Month trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is LogbookNMEA connect free?
LogbookNMEA connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CharterPilot free?
CharterPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LogbookNMEA connect or CharterPilot have ads?
Neither LogbookNMEA connect nor CharterPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogbookNMEA connect or CharterPilot?
LogbookNMEA connect ships an update every 2 months, and CharterPilot every 8 days. Most recently, LogbookNMEA connect was updated on October 10, 2026 and CharterPilot on October 25, 2026.

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