B&G: Companion App for Sailors

The B&G companion app. Offline maps for boating and sailing.

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"B&G: Companion App for Sailors" is a comprehensive navigation tool for sailors, featuring detailed charts, route planning, and weather information. Designed for both recreational and competitive sailing, the app can be used standalone or synced with B&G systems. Key features include offline maps, personal waypoints, track recording, and a premium upgrade for full GPS functionality. Enjoy a 14-day free trial to experience the app's benefits on the water.
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App stats

Users: 40,719
79
Version: 2.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-02)
Creation date: 2020-06-03
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • download files without notification
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • create accounts and set passwords
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

The B&G® App is designed to help you get the most out of your time on the water, and your electronics, whether you are cruising with your family or racing with your friends.

With detailed charting powered by C-MAP®, weather and marine traffic information, route planning and GPS, it is the perfect aid to navigation for sailors, and is a must-have for sailors with B&G on-board.

Get started –
The B&G App can be used as a standalone or synced with your system. Get started by connecting and registering your chartplotter to your phone via the App...

Explore more –
Use the App to plan your routes and mark waypoints in advance or as an aid to navigation while out and about on the water. With detailed charts, Autorouting™ and AIS, it’s a powerful tool to have at your fingertips.

Simply download offline charts, save your favourite routes and waypoints in the app, so you can enjoy your time on the water and make the most of your sailing time.

The B&G App Includes:

- Activation and Registration of your B&G Chartplotter
- FREE C-MAP Chart Viewer
- Autorouting™ – find the best route to your favourite places
- Personal Waypoints
- Track Recording
- Thousands of pre-loaded Points of Interest, including relevant information about marinas, harbours, beaches, shops and much more
- Marine Weather Forecast
- Weather Along the Route
- Weather Overlay
- Chart Personalisation
- Import & Export GPX Files – share your Routes, Tracks or Waypoints with friends
- Measure Distance Tool

Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional features, including:

- Full GPS Functionality
- Offline Map Downloads
- REVEAL Shaded Relief
- High-Resolution Bathymetry
- Custom Depth Shading
- AIS & C-MAP Traffic

Try before you buy… Experience the B&G App Premium for yourself, with a free 14-day trial.

The B&G App updates on a continuous basis to make sure you get the best experience and to bring you the most up-to-date maps and functionalities.

Privacy policy
https://appchart.bandg.com/core/map/privacy.html
Terms of service
https://appchart.bandg.com/core/map/tos.html

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Clear chart downloads with flexible options
  • Chart detail with contour lines available
  • Initial setup and routing features seem easy to use
Cons
  • Frequent connection issues with chartplotters
  • App instability and frequent crashes
  • Poor customer support and lack of communication
  • Difficulty in account creation and login issues
  • Unreliable waypoint syncing and saving
Most mentioned
  • Connection problems with devices and consistent failures to add chartplotters
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Dissatisfaction with customer support responses
  • Issues with app functionality and missing features
User reviews
We are in the process of installing a B&G chartplotter along with other electronics and downloaded the app onto our new Google Pixel 9. It won't connect to the Chartlpotter and there's no way to get support. I called B&G and the rep had no idea. No wonder the app is rated so badly.
by Maris Eshleman, 2024-12-05

It has potential to be very useful. However it is very unstable and exchanging waypoints and tracks with Zeus plotter is intermittent at best. Android version often freezes and cannot select tick boxes. Whilst route planning is helpful more important they fix the connection to the Zeus plotter, otherwise it's a stand alone app.
by Robert Vose, 2024-11-14

Followed the add new device instructions, linked my Vulcan 7, and get the success message but then the device doesn't show in the app.
by Darren, 2024-11-11
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