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NaviPad app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 96 ratings )
Social Networking Navigation
Developer: DivDev
Free
Current version: 4.3.4, last update: 5 years ago
First release : 22 Apr 2011
App size: 6.96 Mb

Got a boat? Got an iPad or iPhone? Then you should get NaviPad.

NaviPad uses the built in location service to display your location in real-time on installed chart files.

NaviPad currently supports the BSB/KAP format. The files are uploaded to your device using iTunes file sharing or downloaded by using the "Chart Downloader"

Users have the possibility to publish their favorite places, see other users places and send messages to other users.
Other users of NaviPad will be displayed on the map with speed, course and location information.
To use these "social" functions an account has to be created. The account is created in NaviPad.

You can also share your favorite locations with other users by using the “Share Location” function.

The Registration form will always be displayed when the NaviPad is started and no user id is found.

Plan your routes ahead by performing a long press on the navigation screen and then draw the way you want to travel. The route taken to a place can also be saved and loaded so you can find the way back to your favorite spots again. These routes can also be downloaded in the KML format for usage in other devices or online map services.

NaviPad was created by DivDev in Sweden. Boating and programming enthusiasts!

US, Brazillian and New Zealand navigational charts are included and downloadable in the application.

Pros and cons of NaviPad app for iPhone and iPad

NaviPad app good for

I have Navionics Mobile which is great for vector charts, but finally there is a great app which uses raster charts. I have tried iNavx but did not like it. NaviPad allows me to upload raster charts that I already own without having to buy them again. Now I can switch between Navionics and NaviPad to see charts in vector or raster format. Also, many apps only allow US charts and I am in Canada. With this app I can use my CHS Canadian charts.
I have been using this app for about a year and it just works. I find it to be stable and responsive. the charts load, zoom in zoom out, automatically opens adjacent charts when you scroll past the edge of the current chart. I had the charts on my PC and they downloaded seamlessly. I recommend this app without hesitation. When I am on my boat, this app is at my side!

Some bad moments

I cant get it to work!! I try and put in my info and all i get is a blank screen! Waste of money!!