New Android Sailing App : SailFreeGPS

[Fred31]

Hello,

New small release increasing the number of available waypoints to 8
New menu containing Beaufort and Douglas scale
Few bug fix

Fred

[pa36651]

I like it! Is it possible to make a pay version without the adds?

[Fred31]

Hello,
I should release by the end of february a new version containing an anchor alarm.
If you want to be part of the testers, follow this link https://play.google.com/apps/testing...ic.sailfreegps





Fred

[Fred31]

Hello,


I have released the version 1.9 containing anchor alarm function.


Let me know if it works correctly, may be testing it in your garden, like me !!!


Fred

[Fred31]

Hello,


You can adjust the anchor location once the mooring done using the track visualization.


Fred

[Fred31]

Hello,


New release including speed average and easier way to display waypoint distance 



By the way, you can adjust the anchor location using the track recorded on the map.


Fred

[Discovery 15797]

Fred, I originally liked the idea of this application; however, you have fallen victim to "feature creep."

You designed an application for analysis of sail trim. PERFECT! It is a great app for racers, performance cruisers, and for open ocean sailors to determine the polars for their boats prior to heading into the blue.

But, adding tracks, anchor alarms, etc. is unnecessary feature creep. The best 'phone' apps are those that do one thing really well, and are easily intuitive.

Too bad.

[Fred31]

Hello "Discovery",


I take your point... KEEP THIS APP SIMPLE...

I can also ensure that each feature unsed (or not in the active screen) doan't affect the battery !!!

I can also affirm that each feature not used (or not in the active screen) doesn't affect the battery!!! It's one of my main concern!!!


https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ic.sailfreegps


Fred

[StuM]

Originally Posted by Discovery 15797

Fred, I originally liked the idea of this application; however, you have fallen victim to "feature creep."

You designed an application for analysis of sail trim. PERFECT! It is a great app for racers, performance cruisers, and for open ocean sailors to determine the polars for their boats prior to heading into the blue.

But, adding tracks, anchor alarms, etc. is unnecessary feature creep. The best 'phone' apps are those that do one thing really well, and are easily intuitive.

Too bad.

I concur.



I raised my concern about this in April last year to no avail


https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post2875088


I really liked the simple (and ad free) early versions, but now it's got too "busy".

[Fred31]

Hello,


I have released a new premium version including many new features and help


https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ic.sailfreegps





Fred

[SeanPatrick]

You're doing a great job with the app. It's been interesting to see how it has evolved.

[karle]

When is the iPhone version coming?

[Fred31]

Hello,


I hope to work on a iOs version next winter.

Download link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ic.sailfreegps



Fred

[Fred31]

Hello,


I have also added a Course control function



Fred

[StuM]

Now that this is an ad supported app with a paid premium version, promoting it on CF is against the forum rules.