Boat Buddy - Nautical Guide

Track trips, tides, and catches in one offline-first boating logbook with GPS map, anchor drift watch, tide reminders, and on-device species suggestions.

BoatBuddy brings your GPS, tides, and fishing logbook together in one offline-first boating app. Track every trip, watch the tides, and remember your best spots. All data stays on your device with a simple one-time purchase.

• Today dashboard

• See GPS readiness, tide cache status, and launch checklist at a glance
• View the next tide event with a dedicated card
• Start a new trip with one tap
• Use quick actions to jump into logging or maps

• Trip tracking map

• Run a cockpit-style map while underway
• Watch live speed, heading, distance, and trip timer
• Leave a breadcrumb trail of your route
• Drop category waypoints for ramps, spots, and more
• Mark a new spot with a single tap
• Turn on anchor drift watch for peace of mind

• Smart tide tools

• Search NOAA CO-OPS tide stations and save favorites
• See current tide state and the next high and low
• Scrub through a 24‑hour tide graph
• Get a 7‑day tide outlook for planning
• Keep a 7‑day offline tide cache for poor‑signal days
• Use the fishing window heuristic to spot better bite times
• Set tide reminders so you don’t miss the change

• Fishing logbook

• Keep a complete log of trips, catches, spots, and maintenance
• Open detailed trip pages with route map, stats, notes, and catches
• Add a catch in seconds with a fast, on‑water friendly flow
• Automatically attach GPS, tide, and trip context to each catch
• Export your data to CSV, GPX, or PDF for backup or sharing

• On‑device species suggestions

• Add a photo to a catch and see suggested species
• Classification runs locally using Apple’s Vision framework
• No network calls and no cloud AI models
• Suggestions are just a starting point, never an official ID

• Boat profile and checklists

• Create a boat profile with what matters for your setup
• Use categorized launch checklists with progress tracking
• Reset checklists with one tap before each outing
• Log boat maintenance and set reminders
• Check offline readiness before you leave the dock

• Designed for privacy and reliability

• Works offline for trips, tide cache, logbook, and exports
• No accounts, no analytics, and no third‑party trackers
• Clear, user‑visible errors if something fails to save or refresh
• Adjustable units for distance, speed, and length

• Easy to try, simple to own

• One‑time purchase with no subscription
• No account to create or manage
• Demo mode with sample harbor, route, and log so you can test on land

Log your time on the water, track your routes, and understand the tides—download BoatBuddy and make every trip easier to plan, run, and remember.