Boater's Pocket Reference

Name: Boater's Pocket Reference
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (16 reviews)
Author: Calculated Industries

By: Calculated Industries

Valuable & Handy Pocket Guide

Features & Capabilities

Boater's Pocket Reference is a comprehensive boating guide packed into a portable, easy-to-use app. Building on the popular printed book, it brings hundreds of pages of information to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, including 800 illustrations and photographs, charts and graphs, and more than 100 boating calculators for quick reference on the water.

Topics span piloting and navigation, VHF and satellite communications, Coast Guard regulations, navigation rules, weather basics, boat types and design, seamanship and knots, engines and electrical systems, trailering, and extensive reference tables and glossaries. Suitable for new boaters and seasoned skippers, this pocket reference helps you stay safe, plan trips, and access essential resources wherever you sail.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Calculated Industries

Rating:

4.70

(16) 0.10

Version:

4.1.6 Last updated: 2021-12-02

Version code:

845689637

Creation date:

2009-07-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

103.09MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 306,295 ▼ 221,579

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#83 in reference keyword 30 ▲

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Developed by:

Calculated Industries

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/boaters-pocket-reference/id323913317

Website:

https://www.calculated.com

User Reviews

Most reviews praise the app as a comprehensive, go-to boating reference with broad coverage and useful calculators, generally considered worth the price and good for both beginners and seasoned mariners. However, multiple reviewers flag a dated or non-intuitive UI and occasional content quality issues (inaccurate or incomplete information, missing illustrations). A few users also compare value unfavorably to free alternatives. Overall, it’s highly regarded for depth and utility, with drawbacks largely tied to usability and reliability.

Pros

Extremely comprehensive and detailed information across boating topics, from operations to tables and charts.
Valuable for both beginners and experienced mariners; many reviewers call it a go-to reference.
Well organized and easy to look up; content is easy to access and navigate.
Includes useful tools such as in-app calculators and tables/diagrams that aid practical use.
Generally worth the price; many reviewers say it’s money well spent.

Cons

Interface and navigation can feel dated or basic, with a learning curve and an interface that isn’t intuitive at first.
Occasional content quality concerns, including reports of incorrect or incomplete information and even missing illustrations.
Some reviewers feel the app is overpriced or not worth the money compared with free or cheaper alternatives.

Recent reviews

Great basic comprehensive information. Somewhat dated but a very good reference.

by Al*****, 2026-02-25

Just bought this and within minutes realized I wasted my money. Found incorrect and incomplete info. Very hard to work. Referenced illustration that wasn’t there. Been sailing for almost 50 years and spent 30 years Active Duty Navy. Retired USN Captain.