Fox Marine vs CommLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fox Marine
This app connects to marine engine gateways via Bluetooth to display real-time engine data on your iPhone or iPad. It offers table-format viewing with adjustable font sizes and the ability to read and clear engine codes.
- Bluetooth engine gateway connection
- Real-time engine data display
- Table view with adjustable font size
- Read and clear engine codes
- Supports various ECM models
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The Fox Marine App connects to Fox Marine Engine Gateways via Bluetooth to display your boat's engine data on your iPhone or iPad. Engine Gateways are available for MEFI-1/2/3/4/5/6 ECMs, Motorola ECM/PCM 555 variants, ECM-07/08 (Volvo Penta 3G/4G, PCM/Crusader 3G/4G, Indmar 3G/4G, Ilmor 4G), and PCM-09. Engine data is viewable in table (list view) format with options for either normal font or large font size. The ability to read and clear engine codes is now available for all Engine Gateways. Fox Marine Engine Gateways are available at http://fox-marine.com. Data from twin engines cannot be viewed simultaneously with this App (users must switch between each engine on the engine gateway selection screen).
CommLight
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Brighten up your life with Shakespeare’ COMM LIGHT APP! Seamlessly connect and manage your light up antenna via Bluetooth. Whether you want to set the perfect mood for an evening trip, create a vibrant atmosphere for a party, or simply adjust the brightness for a cozy evening on your boat, our app gives you full control at your fingertips. Enjoy customizable presets, intuitive controls, and a user-friendly interface designed for effortless lighting management. Transform your boat with just a tap and experience the ultimate experience in modern lighting on your boat. Download now and illuminate your world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CommLight at Free against Fox Marine's $4.99. CommLight also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Fox Marine's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
CommLight is free to download; Fox Marine costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fox Marine ships an update every 3 months, CommLight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fox Marine | CommLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen Murrow | SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Fox Marine
No in-app purchases
CommLight
No in-app purchases
