fix problems on Boat Beacon [iphone]

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Boat Beacon
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company: Pocket Mariner Ltd.
: http://pocketmariner.com
: boatbeaconapp.com
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Payments issue

Requires subscription for AIS Share functionality

Fix: 1. Explore Free Alternatives: If you are looking for AIS functionality without a subscription, consider using other free apps that offer sim... ⇲

Charts removed and require additional purchase

Fix: 1. Check for Free Chart Options: Look in the app settings or documentation to see if there are any free charts available for download. Some... ⇲

Requires password again for chart purchases

Fix: 1. Check Apple ID Settings: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Password & Security. Ensure that your Apple ID settings are correct and that you... ⇲
 
Bugs issue

Text editing for boat details is broken

Fix: 1. Restart the App: Close and reopen Boat Beacon to see if the text editing feature works after a fresh start. 2. Check for Updates: Ensure... ⇲
 
Crashes issue

Boat Beacon does not open

Fix: 1. Force Close the App: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-click the home button) and swipe Boat Beacon off the screen to for... ⇲
 
Compatibility issue

Not optimized for older devices

Fix: 1. Reduce Background Processes: Close other apps running in the background to free up resources. Double-click the home button and swipe up o... ⇲

GPS issues on non-cellular iPads

Fix: 1. Use External GPS: Consider using an external Bluetooth GPS device that can connect to your iPad for improved accuracy. 2. Ensure Location... ⇲
 
Network issue

Limited functionality without cellular service

Fix: 1. Download Offline Maps: If the app allows, download maps for offline use while you have a Wi-Fi connection. Check the app settings for off... ⇲
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 what users are saying
Good experience
91.6%

Bad experience
5.1%

Neutral
3.2%

~ from our NLP analysis of 741 combined software ratings.

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 Private Data Boat Beacon collects from your iPhone
  1. Data Not Collected: The developer does not collect any data from this app.

  Cost of Subscriptions
  1. AIS Share: $16.49 Share AIS with other Apps
  2. Live View Upgrade: $7.99 Adds a unique "Live View" to Boat Beacon... Spot a ship in the camera view and see its name, range and bearing instantly overlaid. When zoomed in on the Map view, other boats are drawn to scale and positions update in real-time.
  3. NOAA US Marine Charts: $9.99 Add NOAA navigational charts (NOAA RNC®) with full-color digital images of NOAA paper charts for the whole of the US including the Great Lakes. Includes automatic chart updates from NOAA.
  4. AIS Share: $5.99 Share AIS with other Apps
  5. UK & IE Marine Charts: $12.99 Marine raster charts for the whole of the UK and IE derived from the official UKHO Admiralty data.