Facilitates hands-free communication among crew members on a boat, even in noisy environments. It creates a private, local network that requires no internet or phone signal, ensuring secure and reliable communication.
1.0.1
September 18, 2026
Rate Boatlink from Settings. A new row in the settings sheet opens the App Store review page. Boatlink is new, and a rating from a crew that actually uses it is what helps other crews find it. Boatlink may also ask you, once and gently, after you have finished a couple of good sessions on the line. It never asks while a line is open or a ring is on screen — your hands and your attention belong to the boat.
MoreNo, Boatlink is completely ad-free. The app prioritizes a clean user experience without any advertisements interrupting communication.
One person hosts the connection, displaying a QR code or a four-letter code. Other crew members scan the QR code or enter the code and the boat's address on their devices to join the network.
Boatlink is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires at least two devices to establish a connection.
No, Boatlink requires all devices to be on the same network. This can be the boat's Wi-Fi or a Personal Hotspot created by one of the crew members.
Yes, all traffic between phones is encrypted with AES-256-GCM using a key derived from the boat's code. This ensures that only devices on the boat's network can join or read communications.
If the hosting device runs out of battery or is lost, the remaining crew devices can re-form the network around another phone in approximately three seconds without needing to re-enter any information.
Boatlink has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.
The latest version of Boatlink is 1.0.1, which was last updated on September 18, 2026. Updates are provided to improve functionality and reliability.
