# Marlin Connect — Ocean AID Companion App

> Ocean AID Companion App (iPhone/iPad app by OceanAid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marlin-connect/id6802466937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OceanAid](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802466939)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-10

## What is Marlin Connect?

Marlin is the app for the Ocean AID Marlin box installed on your boat.

The box reads your sonar, records your trips and keeps the marks you save. This app connects to the box over the boat's Wi-Fi and shows its screens on your phone.

What you can do
• See live sonar and detections
• Look back at past trips and recorded sessions
• See your saved marks on the chart, with their positions
• Check depth and speed
• Ask the voice assistant a question out loud. It answers from the box on your boat.

Made for use at sea
• The app finds the box on the boat's Wi-Fi by itself.
• If your phone can't reach the box, the app can turn on the box's own Wi-Fi hotspot using Bluetooth.
• Everything works without an internet connection.
• Large buttons and clear text for use on deck.

Requires Marlin hardware
You need an Ocean AID Marlin box installed on your boat to use this app. Contact Ocean AID to have one fitted.

When the boat has internet, your trips, marks and positions sync to your Ocean AID account.

## Is Marlin Connect safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Marlin Connect.

## Is Marlin Connect legit?

Marlin Connect has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Marlin Connect is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-28

• Your Marlin box now shows up by name in the list.
• Turning on the box's hotspot with Bluetooth now walks you through each step.
• A cleaner connect screen.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-19

You can now turn on your Marlin box's Wi-Fi over Bluetooth when it's on a different network from your phone. The app then joins the box's Wi-Fi.

Improved box discovery and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

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