BoatControl vs SMARTDOCK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BoatControl
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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
SMARTDOCK
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Control your boat easily and conveniently via app. Use our product SMARTDOCK-ECU to control your drives conveniently with your smartphone from any position on your boat. With SMARTDOCK-TCU you can complement your control unit with your bow and stern thruster. The app offers two different control views allowing you to choose whatever suits you best. All compatible boat motors as well as bow and stern thrusters are listed on our website www.smartdock.de/en.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMARTDOCK at 12.0 against BoatControl's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BoatControl ships an update every 3 weeks, SMARTDOCK every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoatControl | SMARTDOCK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EPTechnologies Aps | Thitronik |
In-app purchases
BoatControl
No in-app purchases
SMARTDOCK
No in-app purchases









