Comparison

ZigBoat™ vs Sense 4BOAT

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

Head to head
About

ZigBoat™

Features
Read full description

ZigBoatTM is an innovative wireless system for monitoring and interacting with your boat either remotely or while on board ensuring safety and peace of mind. The ZigBoatTM consists of a core module (Gateway) and a series of standard and optional sensors that can be added to fit your specific needs. Thanks to ZigBee and Wi-Fi wireless technologies, which have direct communication with onboard sensors without the need for a cloud, ZigBoatTM sends real-time push notifications when critical events occur. Using the ZigBoatTM app, you can check boat information that is being monitored by the system. As an added bonus, Glomex offers free “Remote Control” and “Firmware upgrade” services. ZIGBOAT TM SENSORS THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE APP: Battery sensor Receive push notifications if your battery voltage is low Flood sensor Be instantly informed if the boat is taking on water. Moreover, the Flood Alarm has a built-in siren that will sound when water is detected Porthole/Door sensor You will receive alerts in case of opening and closing on doors and portholes on your boat Motion Sensor Detects movement and immediately communicates it to your mobile device Smoke Alarm Sensor You will be instantly notified of smoke detection Heat Alarm Sensor Detects both rapid heat rise and absolute heat levels, and alerts you if a critical event occurs Smart Plug – 230V Switch on or off electrical devices remotely Shore Power Sensor – 30A Allows you to instantly switch on and off the shore power (or other power sources) remotely.

About

Sense 4BOAT

Features
Read full description

The SENSE4BOAT application provides an innovative service to all boat owners with a combination of lightweight sensors installed onboard a ship and an intuitive and deep application. Whenever one of the sensors installed onboard your boat registers any state or activity that could lead to potential damage to your boat, you will receive a notification, thus allowing you to take actions to prevent said damage. Additionally, SENSE4BOAT also offers you the unique option of allowing your marina to receive critical notifications at the same time as you do. This allows your marina to take immediate action, preventing extensive damage and potentially even saving your boat altogether! SENSE4BOAT supports seven types of sensors: * Bilge sensor that will alert you whenever water accumulates in your bilge. Works equally for seawater intrusion and rainwater accumulation, * Smoke sensor which detects the presence of smoke * Heat sensor that monitors temperature in enclosed spaces, warning you of both high and low temperature, as well as rapid rises in temperature * Battery sensor that will alert you whenever the voltage of your batteries is outside the normal range, saving you significant amounts of money, * Temperature and humidity sensor that will warn you of high temperature and high levels of humidity * Docking assistance device which allows you to request docking assistance from your marina * Boat care device which allows your boat care company to inform you that all the arranged activities have been carried out

Screenshots

ZigBoat™4 screens
Sense 4BOAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sense 4BOAT at every 6 weeks against ZigBoat™'s every 32 months. ZigBoat™'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, Sense 4BOAT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ZigBoat™ versus Sense 4BOAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZigBoat™Sense 4BOAT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlomex S.r.l.Sense 4 Boat d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

ZigBoat™

No in-app purchases

None

Sense 4BOAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZigBoat™ free?
ZigBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sense 4BOAT free?
Sense 4BOAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZigBoat™ or Sense 4BOAT have ads?
Neither ZigBoat™ nor Sense 4BOAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZigBoat™ or Sense 4BOAT?
ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, and Sense 4BOAT every 6 weeks. Most recently, ZigBoat™ was updated on June 5, 2026 and Sense 4BOAT on June 22, 2026.

Other comparisons