Comparison

Boating Magazine vs PBIBS

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

Head to head
About

Boating Magazine

This app brings New Zealand's premier marine magazine to your mobile device. It features content on trailerboats, yachts, and launches, including practical advice, cruising stories, racing coverage, and maritime news. Enjoy the latest issues and maritime innovation on the go.

Highlights
  • Trailerboat, yacht, and launch reviews
  • Cruising adventures and practical content
  • Racing coverage
  • Maritime news and innovation
  • Digital magazine access on mobile
Features
Read full description

Boating NZ is New Zealand's premier marine title devoted to putting its readers behind the wheel of the latest trailerboats, yachts and launches to hit the market. It inspires with practical content and cruising adventures, leads the fleet with its racing coverage and is on the pulse of the latest maritime news and innovation. With this App you can enjoy the Boating Magazine on you Mobile device. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue: 9.99NZD • 1 year subscription = 46.99NZD, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. There are 12 published issue per year. Terms & Conditions and Privacy statements can be found at: https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/privacy-policy/ https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/terms-of-use/

About

PBIBS

Explore the Palm Beach International Boat Show with this official app. Browse exhibitors, search for boats and products, and view event schedules. Navigate the show with maps and receive exclusive updates.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor listings
  • Favorite tagging
  • Boat and product search
  • Event and seminar schedule
  • Interactive show maps
  • Exclusive updates and notifications
Features
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Download the Palm Beach International Boat Show official mobile app. • Browse through a listing of exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. • Search boats and products at the show. • View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. • Use maps to navigate the show. • Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.

Screenshots

Boating Magazine4 screens
PBIBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PBIBS at none against Boating Magazine's 28. Boating Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment 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. Boating Magazine sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $27.49 per year. PBIBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boating Magazine ships an update every 6 months, PBIBS every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boating Magazine versus PBIBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoating MagazinePBIBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZinio ProINFORMA GROUP PLC

Customer experience

Boating Magazine

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PBIBS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

28 purchases

Boating Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$27.491 Year
One-time27
  • September 2016$5.99
  • July 2020$5.99
  • 2023 October$5.99
Show 24 more
  • 2023 September$5.99
  • 2023 April$5.99
  • 2023 July$5.99
  • 2023 December$5.99
  • 2023 June$5.99
  • 2023 November$5.99
  • February 2024$5.99
  • January 2024$5.99
  • March 2024$5.99
  • September 2024$5.99
  • January 2025$5.99
  • May 2024$5.99
  • June 2024$5.99
  • November 2024$5.99
  • October 2024$5.99
  • December 2024$5.99
  • Oct-26$5.99
  • Mar-26$5.99
  • Dec-26$5.99
  • Jul-26$5.99
  • Feb-26$5.99
  • May-26$5.99
  • March 2025$5.99
  • September 2025$5.99
None

PBIBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boating Magazine free?
Boating Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PBIBS free?
PBIBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boating Magazine or PBIBS have ads?
PBIBS shows ads; Boating Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Boating Magazine or PBIBS?
Boating Magazine ships an update every 6 months, and PBIBS every 12 months. Most recently, Boating Magazine was updated on October 24, 2026 and PBIBS on October 21, 2026.

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