Comparison

Boat Innovation vs YS Pro

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

Head to head
About

Boat Innovation

Automate the deployment and retraction of boat fenders with a single button press. This system stores fenders discreetly and adjusts their height for various docking situations, enhancing safety and convenience on the water.

Highlights
  • Automatic fender deployment and retraction
  • Single button operation
  • Under-railing fender storage
  • Adjustable fender height
  • Solar-powered with rechargeable battery
  • Bluetooth control from anywhere on the boat
  • Unique username and password for security
Features
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Climbing on a boat deck to deploy fenders is the #1 boating annoyance and a significant risk. The Automatic Fender™ deploys or lifts bow fenders with a single push of a button without the need to climb on the boat bow/deck. The fenders are stored horizontally under the railing, almost invisible eliminating the need for fender baskets. Fender height from the water is set to support different height docks and rafting/tethering (boat to boat) tying.  Installing an Automatic Fender™ takes about 30 minutes and only requires connecting three clamps (no drilling). No electrical connection to the boat is required, the Automatic Fender™ comes with maintenance fee rechargeable battery that stays charged using a solar cell and communicates using Bluetooth.  You can always control the Automatic Fender™  from any location on the boat. Delivered with a unique username and password to prevent unauthorized operation and deter theft. The Automatic Fender works with different size center (through) hole fenders. Designed and manufactured in Silicon Valley, California.  Features and functionality: * Deploy fenders to dock or rub rail level. * Lift to store. * Pre set dock and rub rail height. * Automatic notifications, for example while accelerating when fenders are still deployed. * And much more. ​

About

YS Pro

Monitor your yacht remotely with this app, designed for owners of Yacht Sentinel devices. Track your vessel's status and receive alerts to ensure its security and well-being.

Highlights
  • Remote boat monitoring
  • Yacht Sentinel device integration
  • Security alerts
  • Vessel status tracking
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Boat monitoring app for Yacht Sentinel device owners

Screenshots

Boat Innovation4 screens
YS Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boat Innovation at none against YS Pro's 14. YS Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. YS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Boat Innovation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boat Innovation ships an update every 2 months, YS Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boat Innovation versus YS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoat InnovationYS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArditi Holdings LLCYACHT SENTINEL LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Boat Innovation

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

YS Pro

Subscriptions10
  • Zone EU$17.991 Month
  • Standard$17.991 Month
  • Zone US3 variants$19.991 Month
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  • Zone J2 variants$22.991 Month
  • Zone H$24.991 Month
  • Extended2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Zone A1$44.991 Month
  • Extended+$44.991 Month
  • Sentinel cam 2$69.991 Year
  • Sentinel cam, yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Boat Innovation free?
Boat Innovation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YS Pro free?
YS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boat Innovation or YS Pro have ads?
Neither Boat Innovation nor YS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boat Innovation or YS Pro?
Boat Innovation ships an update every 2 months, and YS Pro monthly. Most recently, Boat Innovation was updated on October 7, 2026 and YS Pro on October 17, 2026.

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