Comparison

NavNetController vs Captayn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NavNetController

Control your Furuno NavNet TZtouch series devices remotely. Operate navigation functions using touch or direction keys, and manage side bar wheels for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless LAN connection
  • Direction key operation
  • Touch screen operation
  • Wheel operation
  • Remote control functionality
Features
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This app is a remote control of Furuno NavNet TZtouch series. - The wireless LAN connection to the NavNet TZtouch - Operation in the direction key or touch - Switching the direction key operation screen or touch screen operation - Wheel operation of the side bar etc...

About

Captayn

Features
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Everyday, everywhere around the world, anyone looking after a yacht has to deal with the same regular issues and the occasional odd ones. This is why we help these people understanding autonomously what is really needed and report that quickly to the most appropriate and available person. Captayn allows you to receive assistance, maintenance and spare parts for your yacht anywhere in the world, at any time. You will find everything you need searching by product, category or brand. For your convenience, you can register your boat and her equipment in advance. When you'll need it, you will just need to select the desired equipment, then reply to some simple, targeted and intuitive questions that will allow Captayn to understand and technically describe your actual need. At the end of the process, Captayn will provide you with a professional and comprehensive report, which you can save and use to describe your request to anyone you like. Moreover, if you wish, Captayn will take care of everything contacting the best specialists for you, selected according to distance, expertise and availability. The after-sales history of your boat will remain available and visible to you, for any future need.

Screenshots

NavNetController4 screens
Captayn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavNetController at none against Captayn's 1. NavNetController also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Captayn's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Captayn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NavNetController asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NavNetController ships an update every 10 months, Captayn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NavNetController versus Captayn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavNetControllerCaptayn
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社フルノソフテックCaptayn Platforms

In-app purchases

None

NavNetController

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Captayn

One-time1
  • Request for assistance$2.99

Questions

Is NavNetController free?
NavNetController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captayn free?
Captayn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NavNetController or Captayn have ads?
Neither NavNetController nor Captayn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NavNetController or Captayn?
NavNetController ships an update every 10 months, and Captayn fortnightly. Most recently, NavNetController was updated on September 24, 2026 and Captayn on October 1, 2026.

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