# Evinrude E vs Simrad

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Evinrude E | Simrad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evinrude-e-link/id1224537675/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 218 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140582224) | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) |

## What reviewers say

### Evinrude E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evinrude-e-link/id1224537675)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simrad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Region | $18.49 | per year |
| Region | $22.99 | per year |
| North America | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Caribbean | $31.99 | per year |
| Region | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Atlantic Ocean | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation
- 🚀 Accurate charting
- 🚀 Useful planning features
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Simrad hardware
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Simrad devices
- 🐛 Unreliable offline maps
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*