Ship's Log Book for Captains

Name: Ship's Log Book for Captains
Rating: 4.4 (21 reviews)
Author: Florian Kriesche

By: Florian Kriesche

Sail and Power Boat Logbook

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Features & Capabilities

The Logbook App is an automated electronic logbook for your iPhone or iPad, you can add entries manually or let your vessel's log fill in automatically in the background. This logbook app was developed by sailors for sailors, but also powerboaters will get their money's worth.

FEATURES

Automatically create logbook entries while you enjoy sailing

Automatic retrieval of weather data for each entry from the internet (choose between different weather providers)

Weather condition e.g. sunny, fog, thunderstorm...
Air pressure (also offline if the device has a barometer)
Wind direction
Wind force
Degree of cloudiness
Air temperature
Water temperature
Amount of precipitation
Significant wave height

As well as other data fields per logbook entry which can be filled automatically

Course over ground
Course over ground
Position in coordinates according to WGS84
Position as text
GPS accuracy
Engine hours
Log

Automatic location e.g. "2.3 nm south of lighthouse Cape Savudrija".

more fields to fill

Water tank level
Battery level
Fuel tank level
Grey water tank level

Add pictures to entries

Sunrise and sunset times and nautical dawn and dusk times.

Measure current heel and add to logbook entry

Display GPS accuracy

Display distance traveled in color (by speed or propulsion type motor/sail) on the chart.

Statistics on the overall course and on each individual day

Export the logbook as CSV for a spreadsheet program

Export as PDF

Export as GPX

Export as KML

Export of the complete SQLite database

Checklists: packing list and safety briefing

Please visit my website for more screenshots and more details!

NOTE: Please note the following if you have enabled automatic logging in the background (indicated by the blue frame in the app):

Continued use of GPS in the background can drastically reduce battery life. In our experience, however, a full day of sailing can be done with it, nevertheless don't forget the 12V charging cable ;-)

SUPPORT

This app is chargeable, so I take it with the support also very seriously! Please refrain from negative reviews without at least contacting me first. I was able to solve every problem from buyers who contacted me. I have also implemented many feature requests from buyers and am very grateful for constructive feedback! You can reach me like this:

reach me via email which is visible via the support URL here in the store
via Discord or Telegram, linked in the app here: Settings > Support
send a message from within the app using the menu item: Settings > Support

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Florian Kriesche

Rating:

4.40

(21)

Version:

2.85 Last updated: 2026-04-24

Version code:

884190364

Creation date:

2012-06-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

53.43MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 280,902 ▼ 964

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Florian Kriesche

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ships-log-book-for-captains/id533244045

Website:

https://logbook-app.com

User Reviews

This is a great application. It is very easy to use and the interface is intuitive. I use this app for all of my sailboat excursions. It helps keep track of my miles and hours for my captains license. It also makes it easy to keep a log with accurate information. In addition with the record Photo function the log becomes an excellent keepsake of each trip. When I get home I print it up and put it in the book on the coffee table. The auto record function is incredibly useful and accurate. I can't say enough good things about this application. Customer support is excellent and personalized. This app was written by someone who knows how to sail.

by s/*****, 2023-09-23

Good app but its surprisingly missing some key features of a true log book. First, no ability to add notes to a log entry such as how the mood is aboard, notes about a particular anchorage, comments about the voyage so far. Second, you can’t modify the “status” of entries so you can’t add an entry that you’ve docked the vessel, rafted up with a buddy boat, or anything other than the cookie cutter options coded into the app so there is no good way to signify in the log that you’ve ended the trip. Third, there is a “maintenance” section but no way to add maintenance items that need to be performed or completed. Over all the app needs more ability for users to customize entries, notes, details, and lists. Like most apps out there it’s close but doesn’t quite come through and wow you. It’s almost like the author got bored and quit before it was finished. At $15 you should think twice about what you want from this app. If you just want something to capture your lat-long and heading then it’s okay, but if you are a true boater/sailor at heart and are used to keeping a true log book this app, like most, falls short.

by LF*****, 2021-08-06

We use this app every single time we head out on our 35 foot Beneteau sail boat. We have compiled a solid reference of all the places we’ve traveled an lot of valuable statistics. The other great thing is that Florian (developer of the app) will get back to you personally - promptly - to answer any question you might have. I highly recommend this app.