# Link: Connect Your Boat — user reviews > 126 indexed App Store user reviews of Link by Navico Norway AS, rated 2.20/5 from 148 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-connect-your-boat/id565848636/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-connect-your-boat/id565848636.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 21 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 17 · 1★ 81 ## What do users think of Link? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to set up and use once connected - 📱 Allows remote viewing of chart plotter on iPad/iPhone - 🎮 Remote control functionality for chart plotter - 📡 WiFi connectivity to marine devices - 🖥️ Screen mirroring capability - ⚡ Fast performance when working properly **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections - 🐛 Login failures with Genesis and single sign-on systems - 📱 Portrait mode only - no landscape/full screen support - 🔌 Incompatible with cellular data when connected to WiFi - ⚠️ Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions - 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly - 📊 Low resolution and grainy display quality - 🐢 Slow performance and lag during operation - ❌ Non-functional with older device models (Zeus Touch, NSS, etc.) - 🔐 Authentication issues with updated security systems - 📵 Incompatible with newer chart plotter models (Zeus SR, B&G Zeus S) - 🌙 Bright white screen destroys night vision - 🐛 Shake-to-report feature triggers accidentally on boats - 🎯 Pinch-to-zoom functionality doesn't work - 🔄 Constant need to restart app to reconnect **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't connect to Genesis after Simrad SSO update - Connection drops when cellular data is enabled - Sonar log uploads fail with 'Can't Login' error - Screen mirroring shows lower resolution than expected - App crashes when taking screenshots - Full screen mode removed in recent updates - Portrait mode lock prevents landscape viewing - Black screen display issues - App freezes during interaction with chart plotter - WiFi connection prevents internet/cellular access - Incompatibility with iOS 14 and newer versions - Remote control functionality broken after device firmware updates - App doesn't detect MFD devices on network - Panning/scrolling causes disconnection - Distorted video display on non-text screens - Shake-to-report triggers during normal boat motion - Zoom controls unresponsive - App won't connect to specific device models - Screen rotation not working on iPhone - Truncated display on larger phones **Most requested features** - Apple Watch compatibility and autopilot control - Dark mode for night boating - Full screen landscape mode support - Autopilot remote control capability - Sound/audio alerts for alarms - Easy screenshot download to photos app - Waypoint and route upload functionality - Support for newer chart plotter models - Ability to use cellular data while connected to WiFi - Zoom functionality via trackpad - French language support - File transfer capability (GRIB files, etc.) - Backup file location visibility - Independent display views on tablet vs plotter ## Newest reviews (16 of 126) ### 2/5 — Danger iOS 26.5 *2026-05-27* Ne fonctionne plus avec iOS 26.5 … ### 2/5 — Non funziona *2025-01-26, version 4.3.6* Do due stelle perché non riesco a capire perché non riesco a collegare il mio iPhone 15 se non disattivando i dati cellulare. avendo attiva solo il Wi-Fi si connette e va tutto bene, non appena riattivo la rete cellulare si disconnette. Non posso disconnettere la rete per far funzionare l’app con lo strumento HDs gen 3!!! ### 2/5 — Sort of works *2022-11-16, version 4.3.6* Installed this on a new iPad to mirror my HDS Live unit in the back of the boat and the screen mirroring seems to be lower resolution, the transfer button won’t upload my recorded data to C-MAP Genesis, keeps saying “Can’t Login” “Check username and password” yet I can login on the website just fine. Been like this end of summer and now fall. A bit frustrating. ### 3/5 — Apple Watch Option missing *2022-10-25* The App works well on iPad and iPhone. In sunny weather you have to take care not overhead the iPad. This is not a problem of the App itself. We miss a possibility to control the autopilot via the Apple Watch. Could you add this feature in the next update? This would be really nice feature. ### 2/5 — Not used by people who boat at night? *2021-10-26* The app does what it says, provides a view of the chartplottter/radar and allows control of it. This is great for those of us keeping our chart plotters inside out of the weather. However, when its connecting, it uses a bright white screen which destroys your night vision. Do Navico expect that none of their users actually get out boating overnight?? Please Navico, change the app to follow the system suggested mode (dark or light) and show a black screen when appropriate so we can retain our night vision!! ### 4/5 — Zoom impossible *2021-08-07* La dernière version permet de prendre le contrôle du traceur, tout marche, mais impossible de zoomer à partir de l’iPhone ou du trackpad de l’ordinateur. Est-ce que le zoom est actif pour vous ? ### 4/5 — Impossible de zoomer *2021-08-07* La dernière version permet de prendre le contrôle du traceur à distance depuis l'écran de l'iPhone ou le trackpad de l'ordinateur, tout fonctionne, mais impossible de zoomer. Est-ce que le zoom est actif pour vous ? ### 3/5 — Just ok *2021-07-28* Does what it says on the tin - but isn’t a great experience. With a little thought and imagination it could be so much better - allowing things that are frankly too difficult to use on the touchscreen - like easy upload of waypoints and routes ### 2/5 — Shake Report *2021-05-15, version 4.3.6* Why in the world would you have “shake reporting” on an app that is made to be used on a boat?! Developers are out of touch with users. SIMRAD should invest in fixing this app. It’s 60% there and could be great if they gave it any attention. ### 4/5 — Full screen problems - Fixed *2021-01-31* Update Jan21 - the full screen problems are now fixed. Haven’t had the opportunity to use in anger, but is looking good. As mentioned by other reviewers, the app does not show in a full screen landscape mode. The mirroring and control does work, but the small window makes it of little use. **Developer response:** The app is now fixed. Also the new B&G app offer Mirror and Control features. ### 4/5 — Update! Developers have listen. *2021-01-31* Update, tried today onshore and the developers have fixed the previous issues, thank you! Not been out on the boat yet but looking forwards to mirroring the plotter on my iPad when outside of cabin. App does what it says it does now. **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. App is now fixed. Also the new B&G app offers Mirror and Control features. ### 1/5 — Amateur Developer *2020-12-30, version 4.3.5* This app will no longer connect to Zeus 2 and the new app they are pushing (because they charge) is not compatible with Zeus2. I’m guessing this is their way of trying to force a device upgrade? Less than helpful responses. ### 1/5 — Useless: unreliable and doesn’t use full screen of iPad *2020-12-16, version 4.3.5* I’ve been using computers since 1979 so I’ve pretty much seen it all. For an app to be this flaky and useless in this day and age is inexcusable. If I had not already spent $2,000+ I would find another brand GPS/fishfinder platform. All I really want to do with this app is sit in the comfort of my home and connect to my Lowrance HDS Live out in the garage to plan trips, manage waypoints and trails, etc. I did this successfully with the app that Lowrance previously provided. However this app is so flaky it freezes, drops connection or fails to connect too frequently to be useful. Even when it works, it won’t use the full screen of an iPad, which the previous app did. Update 12/16/20: After a developer suggested that I use the “Lowrance” app I attempted to use that app and have not been able to get the app to recognize my Lowrance unit. (The iPad is connected to the unit already.) I’ve spent about an hour with Lowrance support trying to get the Lowrance app to work and will resume tomorrow. ### 1/5 — Great idea ,poor performance *2020-12-07, version 4.3.5* Just like other users in this review have mentioned, great idea but poor performance. Connection loss between fish finder and tablets /phones , and the display issue (panoramic view ) gone away . When will there be a fix ? I’ve seen In several other reviews that it’s being worked on, but have not seen any updates to fix the issue . Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — When is the fix , can we have a date ? *2020-11-20, version 4.3.5* Used for the front of the boat , where all of the fishing is done and can’t see the itty bitty display . If you can’t fix it up don’t eff it up . In other words if it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it ! If you need help ask . ### 1/5 — No full screen *2020-11-19* Downloaded hoping to mirror on my tv via hdmi for the kids to view in cabin there’s no full screen so it’s tiny nothing like it use to be with the original gofree **Developer response:** Thank you for you feedback. We are working on a fix. Please, install our new branded app, Lowrance/Simrad/B&G, the mirroring feature is already active. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Sonar log uploads no longer work *2025-06-23* I thought I found a way to upload sonar logs to genesis, but genesis switch to a single sign on with Simrad last year and this app was not updated. It won’t allow us to log in to upload genesis maps! ### 1/5 — Zeus sr support *2025-03-24* Is it compatible with Zeus sr? Why is Zeus sr not listed? ### 1/5 — Lack of ability to pair a B&G Zeus S to IPad *2024-06-16* Unfortunately, we have just installed a B&G Zeus S chart plotter and, whilst the iPad connects to the hotspot there is no functionality with mirroring functions. ### 1/5 — Better to use raymarine *2024-05-16* I change from raymarine to Simrad/Navico. With raymarine you where able to handle your autopilot with the app for free. Here now we speak about a safety reason not to steer your autopilot by phone. As you by all the extra parts, suddenly there is no risk anymore to steer with a Simrad Remote Control. Hey guys i allready spend a lot of money for all the components of your system. So service by app to steer by applewatch - this is too much for you? ### 1/5 — Application française *2023-09-25* Comment mettre votre application en Français.. on ne comprend rien du tout.. ### 1/5 — Never works *2023-05-08* I’ve been able to pair the app to my Simrad GO9 a couple of times and everything worked pretty well. However, I’ve never been able to save any trip info, waypoints, etc. to the app for viewing at home. In fact, at home I can’t even get it (the app) to bring up ANY information. Lately, every time I try to connect to my on-board Simrad the app says my password is incorrect - IT’S NOT! Can’t even connect. Will delete this app and am searching for a better one. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on my Zeus2 anymore *2022-07-16, version 4.3.6* Not sure what happened with the newer version but now I can’t connect to share my Zeus screen. ### 1/5 — Still No Full Sceeen? *2021-01-19, version 4.3.5* It’s been months since the latest update broke full screen mode. You have responded to other reviews that you are aware of the issue. Where is the fix? Please rollback so that the app is at least usable. The new B&G app doesn’t work with Zeus2. Please fix the link app. ### 1/5 — Does not work with iOS 14.3 *2021-01-12, version 4.3.5* Tried with old iOS versions including iOS 12.5 and app works... poorly (incredibly slow) but won’t connect with iOS 14.3. ### 1/5 — Useless for Zeus Touch - part 3 - old GoFree reinstalled *2021-01-02* Part 1: Upgraded to 4.3.5. As others report simply doesn’t work correctly. Do not upgrade! Need to bring back older version. I am very upset by this. Future hardware upgrades on my Swan will not include Navico unless better software management isGuys: this is important stuff that has to work for additional safety. Put an older version up, even the old B&G gofree worked better and then play to your hearts content. “Working on it” is a poor response when a simple revert to an older version will satisfy your users until you get finish beta testing your sexy new product. Very poor software management. Part 3: B&G GoFree is back on the app store, at least I could pull it from my purchased list now, when before it linked to Link version 4.3.5. It works fine with my Zeus touch. Perhaps Navico has taken their first step toward better software management rather than “app” development. If so, thank you. Wish they could communicated with me but at least I have a working system. Note that “Link” is hard to find on the app store. Maybe they should go back to the GoFree name. A commitment towards legacy support is more important for sailors, but less sexy, than adding unneeded buggy new app stuff for boat show demos with full connectivity. Lets see a move in that direction and i will buy more Navico gear. Last note that leaving reviews seems to be the only way to get a response, however minimal, from Navico. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are working on a solution. We have launched the new app which can be used to sync your MFD, plan your trips and mirror your devices. Many other features to come. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — IPad problem. 14.2 *2021-02-08* New update fixed the problems I had. Thank you. **Developer response:** The app is now fixed. Also the new B&G app has mirroring and control feature available. ### 5/5 — well done! *2021-02-05* Full screen revival, frequent disconnects, and many issues fixed. **Developer response:** Thank you for your comment. Some users have had issues straight after installing the new software update. We are working on a fix. ### 5/5 — Nice work fixing the full screen *2021-01-28, version 4.3.6* 5stars as promised! ### 5/5 — Fonctionne parfaitement *2021-01-22* Suite à la dernière mise à jour plus aucun soucis de connexion et de mirroring avec un Zeus 3. Fonctionne parfaitement **Developer response:** Thank you for letting us know. Enjoy the app. ### 5/5 — Fantastico *2019-10-20, version 4.3.3* Se usato in abbinamento ad un IPAD o tablet è veramente fantastico. L’unica cosa che non capisco, ė dove vengono salvati i backup che puntualmente faccio da Ipad....per ora non ne ho mai avuto bisogno ma vorrei tanto sapere dove vengono salvati nel mio IPAD e se posso per esempio usare tracce del backup nell APP Navionics Boating che ho a sua volta nel mio Ipad ### 5/5 — Love the app *2019-08-19* While only one of us can see the chart plotter at a time, this app allows the other to view the charts at the same time. This is a great advantage. Is there any way we can transfer a file such as a Grib file to the plotter from out IOS device? That would be a great feature. Thanks so much Harvey ### 5/5 — Works like charm since 4.3.3 update *2019-07-17* Had Problems with remote control but update has been provided really fast by navico team. ### 5/5 — Does what it says on the tin *2019-05-11* Just used to connect to my Zeus 2 system. Seems to work really well ### 5/5 — It works *2018-12-26* ...perfectly ### 5/5 — Works great *2018-11-28, version 4.3.1* Took a little to setup, but once I got it, it worked great on both iPad and iPhone. Was able to view and remote control my HDS Gen 3. Installation manual for the HDS unit helped too. Keep the updates coming! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*