I'm here vs Volvo Penta Easy Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
I'm here
This free map application offers easy-to-use navigation from your current location or a specified starting point. Select routes for various transportation methods and utilize automatic navigation with voice announcements, even when other apps are in use or the screen is off. It also includes direct calling to search results and social media posting.
- Route selection by transportation mode
- Turn-by-turn navigation with voice
- Automatic navigation with background updates
- Direct calling from search results
- SNS and memo posting
- Search history function
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"I'm here" is a free map application with easy operation. Equipped with a navigation function to the destination from the current location or the input start point. With a simple operation, you can check not only the route from your current location, but also the detailed route from the input start point to the destination in advance, so it is very convenient! Only iPad version can be displayed horizontally. ◆ Route for each means of transportation can be selected: · By tapping the transportation mode display button or the place name of the list, the route of each transportation method (walking, car etc) is displayed in order. ◆ Navigation function installed: - You can also transition to the navigation screen by tapping the navigation button or by long pressing the place name in the search result list. · The navigation function is displayed in list form at the point where the direction changes, and you can check the way from the current location by tapping that point. · During navigation, tap the update button on the upper left to update the route from the current location you are moving. ◆ Automatic navigation function installation: After transitioning to the navigation screen, when you tap the "AUTO" button in the upper right corner, automatic navigation with instruction indication popup at the corner and voice announcement (earphone OK) starts. Tap "OFF" to exit the automatic navigation mode. As the map scrolls in rotation according to the direction in which you are walking, depending on the way you are walking, it will not be said "Which way are you heading?", You can go smoothly to your destination . Also, in the case of the automatic navigation mode, even if you are using other applications, even if you turn off the screen, you are updating your location information so you will announce with an announcement when you reach the corner. In other words, if you are walking with earphones inserted, the iPhone will tell you which way you can go next, even if it is in your pocket. ※Caution Since the automatic navigation mode is always functioning to update the current location information, the battery consumption increases. If you do not use it, turn it off, please close the application and be careful not to waste the battery. ◆ Direct calling to the search result phone number: · Equipped with call function from search result annotation. You can call the store directly from this application. ◆ SNS / memo posting function: You can post to SNS (Twitter, LINE, Facebook, etc.) and memos from the current location button. Depending on the app, you can also post images. ◆ With search word history function: · When you tap the BookMark button on the search bar, the history of the word searched up to now is displayed in list form below the search bar. It is now possible to search by selecting the word selected from the list. · The history data can be deleted all in the history by tapping "clear history" button displayed in the list. You can also delete any word individually by swiping each history word to the left. ※ The maximum number of history words saved is 30 cases. If it exceeds 30, the oldest search word will be deleted. ◆ Search word complementing function (Available for iOS 9.3 and above): · As you enter the search word, data close to the word you are entering is displayed in list format under the search bar. It is now possible to search by selecting the word selected from the list. ◆ Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.
Volvo Penta Easy Connect
Monitor your boat's real-time data, track trips with detailed insights, and manage personalized checklists. Get instant support and access genuine parts for your engine.
- Real-time engine and system monitoring
- Trip tracking and analysis
- Customizable checklists
- Diagnostic Trouble Code alerts
- Access to manuals and service history
- Direct support and AI Assistant
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Volvo Penta Easy Connect Get closer to your boat with the Easy Connect app – your hub for real-time data, trip insights, smart checklists, and direct support. KEY FEATURES Home • View fuel, water, and battery levels, plus key signals • Get alerts for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and share them with your dealer • Access manuals and service history Gauges • Monitor speed, RPM, fuel consumption, engine hours, and more in real time Explore • Track and review trips with interactive maps and logs • See trip stats: speed, distance, fuel use, weather, stops, and more • Add and manage personalized checklists • Sync sea charts via Navionics/Garmin Checklists • Pre-made lists for launch, haul-out, and trailer checks • Save and reuse your own checklists Support Center • Get instant answers to installation questions with AI Assistant • Contact support via email through the app Volvo Penta Shop • Find and buy genuine parts matched to your engine News • Stay informed with the latest updates from Volvo Penta REQUIREMENTS Easy Connect hardware is required (often referred to as the NMEA Gateway). Many boats from 2018 and onwards have Bluetooth hardware pre-installed. To sync data, you need to open the app onboard with the ignition on. For a smoother experience with automatic data syncing, use the Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware and your onboard Wi-Fi. Learn more about your engine performance and take your boating experience to the next level with Easy Connect – smarter, safer, and more connected. Contact your Volvo Penta dealer to purchase your Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: I'm here at 100% against Volvo Penta Easy Connect's 13%. I'm here also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Volvo Penta Easy Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. I'm here sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Volvo Penta Easy Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
I'm here holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of I'm here's written reviews are positive against 13% of Volvo Penta Easy Connect's.
I'm here ships an update every 4 weeks, Volvo Penta Easy Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | I'm here | Volvo Penta Easy Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 12.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masashi Sasaoka | AB Volvo Penta |
Customer experience
I'm here
Volvo Penta Easy Connect
In-app purchases
I'm here
- Ad-free$1.99
Volvo Penta Easy Connect
No in-app purchases
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