iNmea logger
By Zifigo
iNmea logger is a free diagnostic utility for iOS that captures 30-second NMEA data logs over WiFi to troubleshoot marine instrument connectivity.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the technical friction of debugging instrument-to-app data streams, allowing users to verify if their hardware is broadcasting correctly to iRegatta.
For Sailors and boat owners using iRegatta who need to troubleshoot NMEA instrument connectivity issues over WiFi.
What does it look like?
Key features
Records 30 seconds of NMEA sentences received over WiFi from a specific IP address and port.
Emails recorded logs to the user or developer for troubleshooting instrument input issues.
How much does it cost?
The app is a free diagnostic utility designed to support the developer's primary navigation product line.
Velocity
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Development has ceased, with no new feature builds or updates released in over 2,347 days. The project appears to be in a state of total abandonment, as the last recorded activity was a minor bug fix for AIS sentences. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or support for the platform.
Who built it?
Zifigo
6 apps tracked · Navigation
iRegatta Pro
iRegatta Flags
iRegatta
iRegatta 2
iRegatta WatchUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for iNmea logger
How's the Navigation market?
iNmea logger functions as a specialized support tool within the Navigation category, with no recent activity since 2020. Its value is tied entirely to the iRegatta suite, serving as a technical bridge rather than a standalone market competitor.
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Key takeaways for iNmea logger
Where is it heading?
Users report: iNmea logger is a stable, legacy diagnostic tool that requires no active development to support the iRegatta suite. The outlook remains neutral, as the app's utility is tied to its ability to capture raw data, a function that remains relevant as long as the underlying NMEA protocol is used.
- The app remains in maintenance mode with no updates since 2020, which is consistent with its role as a static diagnostic utility.
The SWOT
- Diagnostic utility reduces support overhead for iRegatta
- Automated log analysis to further reduce support tickets
Next best moves
Audit compatibility with current iOS versions because the app has not been updated since 2020 → prevent silent failure
The counter-intuitive read
The app's long-term silence is not a failure but a success…
Read the full takeBottom line
iNmea logger serves its purpose as a technical support asset for iRegatta, and its maintenance-mode status is appropriate given its narrow diagnostic role. The developer should monitor for compatibility regressions, as the tool's failure would increase support tickets for the primary navigation suite.
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Is iNmea logger a full navigation app?
Does iNmea logger work with apps other than iRegatta?
Is iNmea logger still being updated?
Sources
- [1] App Store
- [2] Developer Website, source
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