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B&G: Companion App for Sailors

B&G: Companion App for Sailors

Android Maps And Navigation Navico Norway AS
2.8 Popularity

Companion app for sailors with charts, weather, and navigation

System Requirements

Updated
September 11, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 10++
Package Name
com.bandg.Bandg

So here's my take on the B&G: Companion App for Sailors. I've tested a bunch of different marine nav apps and this one is pretty solid overall. The charting and route planning features work well, and being able to sync it with your boat's instruments is a big plus. But the UI is a bit dated and clunky compared to some newer apps. And while the core functionality is strong, it's not the most user-friendly app out there. Still, if you're a sailor with B&G gear, it's probably worth having in your toolkit.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Detailed charts powered by C-MAP
  • Weather and marine traffic data built-in
  • Sync with your boat's B&G electronics
  • Autorouting feature is super useful
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Interface can be a bit dated and confusing
  • Syncing with B&G devices isn't always seamless
  • Lacks some features found in newer navigation apps
  • Occasional bugs and crashes
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
2.8 /5
based on 597 reviews
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Been using the B&G: Companion App for Sailors for a couple months now. It’s basically a nav app for boaters – you can use it to plan routes, check weather and marine traffic, and even sync it with your boat’s electronics. Pretty solid if you’re into sailing and want a digital copilot.

Here’s what you can do: you can plot courses, mark waypoints, and the Autorouting feature is pretty cool – it’ll suggest the best route. There’s also AIS to see other ships around you, which is super handy. And the charts are detailed, pulled from C-MAP. Took me a while to figure out all the features but it’s a powerful tool.

Look, if you’re a sailor, this is worth checking out. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job of being a go-to navigation companion. Definitely a must-have for anyone with B&G gear on their boat.

User Reviews

Arkadiy Tseytlin October 23, 2025

Cant use because cant add my Vulcan 9 chartplotter. Able to connect to the device WiFi but the app would NOT add it as a device. Late Samsung S20 ultra...

Robert Vose October 23, 2025

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...

Chris Larsen October 23, 2025

I purchased a Vulcan 7 and installed this app purchasing the Premium version in order to setup routes prior to racing and then download at boat immediately prior to the...

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