TackSense
Magnus Soderstrom Sports iPhoneiPadiPod touch
TackSense is a free Sports app for iPhone and iPad by Magnus Soderstrom. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated May 5, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 5
- 2026 · v1.0
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About TackSense
TackSense is a simple sailing aid that helps you understand your point of sail from wind direction, boat heading, wind speed, and gusts. Enter the conditions, and TackSense shows a clear visual guide for the sailing angle, likely sail position, reefing considerations, and downwind caution zones. It is designed for quick use on deck when you want a fast sanity check without clutter, accounts, or unnecessary complexity. TackSense can help you identify whether you are close-hauled, reaching, running, near the no-go zone, or in a wing-on-wing zone. It also provides practical trim suggestions such as when sails should be trimmed in, eased out, or when a more conservative setup may be appropriate. Features * Point-of-sail calculation from wind direction and heading * Wind speed and gust input * Clear sail-position diagram * Main and headsail setup suggestions * Reefing considerations based on wind strength and gusts * Downwind caution notes, including wing-on-wing and gybe risk zones * Simple terminology for newer sailors * Works on-device * No account required TackSense is not a chartplotter, navigation system, weather service, or replacement for seamanship. It provides general sail-setup guidance based on the information you enter. Always consider local conditions, sea state, crew ability, vessel setup, and official weather information before sailing. Built for sailors who want a fast, visual answer to a basic but important question: What point of sail am I on, and how should the sails roughly be set?
App privacy
The developer, Magnus Soderstrom, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackSense | – | Free | May 5, 2026 | |
| Tacktiq | 5.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Aug 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Sail Tactician | 5.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| Dinghy Sailing | 5.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Nov 19, 2025 | Compare |
| SailWatcher – Sail Analysis | – | Free | Apr 22, 2025 | Compare |
| Watch Sailing Timer | – | 4.99 USD | Oct 8, 2026 | Compare |
| Regatta Timer Watch | – | 2.99 USD | Aug 19, 2026 | Compare |
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