Comparison

BoatControl vs Chili Security

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

Chili Security

Features
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Chili Security is a security app that helps protect you and your privacy while using the internet on your device. The app's main features include: Web Protection: Web Protection blocks access to potentially harmful websites, including sites associated with phishing, malware, and other malicious content. This helps protect you from online threats and provides a safer browsing experience. Device Scanner: The Device Scanner checks your device for potential security issues and provides recommendations on how to improve its security. This includes checking for outdated software and settings that may pose a security risk. Scam Alert: Scam Alert helps protect you from scams by checking your SMS messages and calendar invitations for suspicious content. This could, for example, be an SMS containing a malicious link designed to trick you into providing personal information, or a calendar invitation containing a link to an untrustworthy website. Account Security: This feature helps you check whether your email address has been involved in a known data breach. Enter your email address, and Chili Security checks known data breach databases to determine whether your information may have been compromised.

Screenshots

BoatControl4 screens
Chili Security3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoatControl at every 3 weeks against Chili Security's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoatControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Chili Security every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BoatControl versus Chili Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoatControlChili Security
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size160 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPTechnologies ApsChili Security ApS

In-app purchases

None

BoatControl

No in-app purchases

None

Chili Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoatControl free?
BoatControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chili Security free?
Chili Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BoatControl or Chili Security have ads?
Neither BoatControl nor Chili Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoatControl or Chili Security?
BoatControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chili Security every 13 months. Most recently, BoatControl was updated on September 11, 2026 and Chili Security on September 6, 2026.

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