Comparison

BoatControl vs Emaldo

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

Head to head
About

BoatControl

Features
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Many possibilities with BoatControl: Switch on the deck light before you go aboard. Switch on the lanterns from the deck. Switch on the refrigerator. Warm up the boat from home and arrive to a nicely heated boat by pressing the switch for the oil heater. The BoatControl app automatically establishes a connection, either directly or via our free BoatControl service on the web. *Requires wireless internet on the boat. Get an overview of the switches. Via the overview image (which should be referred to directly, if necessary graphically) it is possible to name the individual switches and give them an icon. You can move the switches up and down to suit you and your boat. Get an overview of EPTechnologies system Analyse and monitor real time performance of EPT system. Access motor and battery data and get an overview. Better BoatControl We take pride in ensuring that you get the best possible experience with BoatControl. That is why we make sure to make regular updates that make your experience with BoatControl even better. Ideas and suggestions are welcome at support@eptechnologies.de

About

Emaldo

Features
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Companion app for your Emaldo Home Power System. Setup and manage your system, view real-time information on energi production, usage and sales directly on your phone.

Screenshots

BoatControl4 screens
Emaldo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoatControl at none against Emaldo's 2. Emaldo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Emaldo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BoatControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoatControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Emaldo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BoatControl versus Emaldo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoatControlEmaldo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size160 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPTechnologies ApsEmaldo ApS

In-app purchases

None

BoatControl

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Emaldo

One-time2
  • BMT Service 30 Days$4.99
  • BMT Service 365 Days$49.99

Questions

Is BoatControl free?
BoatControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emaldo free?
Emaldo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoatControl or Emaldo have ads?
Neither BoatControl nor Emaldo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoatControl or Emaldo?
BoatControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Emaldo every 4 weeks. Most recently, BoatControl was updated on November 6, 2026 and Emaldo on November 3, 2026.

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