Comparison

Marina4 vs ZigBoat™

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

Head to head
About

Marina4

Features
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The Marina4 app allows you to consult the past tides, the current day tides and a forecast for tomorrow tides. With the sophisticated forecasting system, the app also exposes a countdown for the port closure.

About

ZigBoat™

Features
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ZigBoatTM is an innovative wireless system for monitoring and interacting with your boat either remotely or while on board ensuring safety and peace of mind. The ZigBoatTM consists of a core module (Gateway) and a series of standard and optional sensors that can be added to fit your specific needs. Thanks to ZigBee and Wi-Fi wireless technologies, which have direct communication with onboard sensors without the need for a cloud, ZigBoatTM sends real-time push notifications when critical events occur. Using the ZigBoatTM app, you can check boat information that is being monitored by the system. As an added bonus, Glomex offers free “Remote Control” and “Firmware upgrade” services. ZIGBOAT TM SENSORS THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE APP: Battery sensor Receive push notifications if your battery voltage is low Flood sensor Be instantly informed if the boat is taking on water. Moreover, the Flood Alarm has a built-in siren that will sound when water is detected Porthole/Door sensor You will receive alerts in case of opening and closing on doors and portholes on your boat Motion Sensor Detects movement and immediately communicates it to your mobile device Smoke Alarm Sensor You will be instantly notified of smoke detection Heat Alarm Sensor Detects both rapid heat rise and absolute heat levels, and alerts you if a critical event occurs Smart Plug – 230V Switch on or off electrical devices remotely Shore Power Sensor – 30A Allows you to instantly switch on and off the shore power (or other power sources) remotely.

Screenshots

Marina44 screens
ZigBoat™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marina4 at fortnightly against ZigBoat™'s every 32 months. ZigBoat™'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marina4 ships an update fortnightly, ZigBoat™ every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Marina4 versus ZigBoat™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarina4ZigBoat™
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARINA 4 SRLGlomex S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Marina4

No in-app purchases

None

ZigBoat™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marina4 free?
Marina4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZigBoat™ free?
ZigBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marina4 or ZigBoat™ have ads?
Neither Marina4 nor ZigBoat™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marina4 or ZigBoat™?
Marina4 ships an update fortnightly, and ZigBoat™ every 32 months. Most recently, Marina4 was updated on September 8, 2026 and ZigBoat™ on June 5, 2026.

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