Comparison

Evinrude E vs Simrad

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

Head to head
About

Evinrude E

Access real-time engine and vessel data directly on your mobile device. Control key engine features like trim and power steering, and monitor fuel efficiency. This app offers a digital alternative to traditional marine gauges.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data display
  • Vessel and accessory information
  • Engine mode adjustment
  • i-Trim engine trim control
  • ECO View for fuel economy
  • Find a dealer feature
Features
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Evinrude E-TEC G2 engine data displayed on a mobile phone or tablet: • Plug and play Wi-Fi connection to engine and vessel via NEMA 2000 network • Displays engine information including RPM, fuel flow, trim position, oil level and more • Displays vessel and accessory information including fuel levels, battery voltage, water depth and more Direct control of important engine features: • Provides engine mode adjustment including i-Trim engine trim control, Dynamic Power Steering level adjustment and winterization. • Concierge feature includes links to “find a dealer” and Evinrude E-Nation social media site with option to forward engine data to your dealer via email. An alternative to traditional marine instrumentation: • Provides the same information and functionality available through Evinrude ICON Touch digital marine gauges • Provides ECO View function to monitor average fuel economy, estimated range and instantaneous fuel use to maximize boat efficiency. *Evinrude E-Link Kit (PN 768403) required for functionality.

About

Simrad

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

Highlights
  • Detailed nautical charts
  • Marine weather forecasts
  • Route planning with Autorouting™
  • GPS and track recording
  • Points of Interest database
  • Offline map downloads (Premium)
  • AIS & C-MAP Traffic (Premium)
Features
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With detailed charting powered by C-MAP®, weather and marine traffic information, route planning and GPS, it is the perfect aid to navigation for boaters, and is a must-have for water-lovers with Simrad on-board. The Simrad App Includes: - Activation and Registration of your Simrad Chartplotter - FREE C-MAP Chart Viewer - Autorouting™ – find the best route to your favourite places - Personal Waypoints - Track Recording - Thousands of pre-loaded Points of Interest, including relevant information about marinas, harbours, beaches, shops and much more - Marine Weather Forecast - Weather Along the Route - Weather Overlay - Chart Personalisation - Import & Export GPX Files – share your Routes, Tracks or Waypoints with friends - Measure Distance Tool Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional features, including: - Full GPS Functionality - Offline Map Downloads - REVEAL Shaded Relief - High-Resolution Bathymetry - Custom Depth Shading - AIS & C-MAP Traffic Try before you buy… Experience the Simrad App Premium for yourself, with a free 14-day trial (3-day trial in Denmark and Sweden). The Simrad App updates on a continuous basis to make sure you get the best experience and to bring you the most up-to-date maps and functionalities. Compatible with: GO5 XSE; GO7 XSR; GO9 XSE; GO12 XSE NSS Evo3; NSS Evo3S; NSX Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy policy: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/privacy.html Terms of service: https://appchart.simrad-yachting.com/tos.html

Screenshots

Evinrude E2 screens
Simrad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simrad at 4.6 against Evinrude E's 3.5. Simrad also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 6) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). Evinrude E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Simrad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Evinrude E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simrad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simrad has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Evinrude E's written reviews are positive against 49% of Simrad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evinrude E ships an update every 4 days, Simrad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Evinrude E versus Simrad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvinrude ESimrad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRP Inc.Navico Norway AS

Customer experience

Evinrude E

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Simrad

All ratings2,513 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative44.3%

Bugs and requests

Evinrude E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simrad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Sync issues with Simrad chartplotters
  • Offline maps not working as expected
  • Coordinates not recognized properly
  • Routing issues and inaccurate routes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Import/export of routes and waypoints
  • More customization options
  • Better weather and tide data integration
  • Improved auto-routing capabilities
  • Support for more device types

In-app purchases

None

Evinrude E

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Simrad

Subscriptions10
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Annual subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Region14 Days trial2 variants$18.491 Year
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  • Region14 Days trial2 variants$22.991 Year
  • North America14 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Caribbean14 Days trial$31.991 Year
  • Region14 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Atlantic Ocean14 Days trial$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Evinrude E free?
Evinrude E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simrad free?
Simrad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evinrude E or Simrad?
Simrad is rated higher. Evinrude E averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simrad averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Evinrude E or Simrad have ads?
Neither Evinrude E nor Simrad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evinrude E or Simrad?
Evinrude E ships an update every 4 days, and Simrad monthly. Most recently, Evinrude E was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simrad on October 21, 2026.

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