# VesselView Mobile vs SmoothSailor

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VesselView Mobile at 10.0 against SmoothSailor's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | VesselView Mobile | SmoothSailor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselview-mobile/id1167532720/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **146** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mercury Marine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777822540) | [Christopher Peavler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874405879) |

## What reviewers say

### VesselView Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesselview-mobile/id1167532720)

Monitor your Mercury Marine SmartCraft® engine data in real-time, track fuel consumption, and receive maintenance alerts. Connect wirelessly for full functionality or use basic tools like a speedometer and map without the module.

**Highlights:** Live engine data monitoring, Fuel usage tracking, Fault alerts and descriptions, Maintenance reminders, Speedometer tool, Map with points of interest, Location-tagged moment capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Comprehensive engine data display
- 🎯 Easy setup and installation
- ⚡ Fast synchronization with module
- 🔧 Useful for maintenance tracking
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to analog gauges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 📵 iOS compatibility problems (especially iOS 18)
- 🔌 Unreliable connection stability
- ❌ Limited engine data from expensive module
- 🎨 Basic, outdated interface design

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect after iOS updates
- Bluetooth disconnects constantly
- App crashes on startup
- Touchpad unresponsive after iOS 18
- Freezes when opening or switching apps

**Requested features**

- Landscape/portrait orientation support
- Trim and tilt angle display
- Dial/analog gauge options
- Apple Watch app integration
- Simulation mode for setup


### SmoothSailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothsailor/id6759391850)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VesselView Mobile free?

VesselView Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmoothSailor free?

SmoothSailor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do VesselView Mobile or SmoothSailor have ads?

Neither VesselView Mobile nor SmoothSailor shows ads.

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