Comparison

ZigBoat™ vs Sensar Marine

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

Head to head
About

ZigBoat™

Features
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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

Sensar Marine

This app provides 24/7 monitoring of your boat's critical systems, sending SMS alerts for issues like battery changes, water levels, or bilge pump activity. It also automatically records trip data including position, speed, and heading, making boat management convenient.

Highlights
  • 24/7 boat system monitoring
  • Critical system alerts via SMS
  • Historical vitals and trip data
  • Geofence breach notifications
  • Automatic trip data recording
  • Boat overview on mobile
Features
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Sensar Marine’s system monitors your boat 24/7 providing you with a complete overview of your boat’s critical systems and notifies you if anything needs your attention. Current and historical information about your boat's vitals and trip information is always available on your mobile phone. You will be notified via SMS of any critical changes to batteries, water level, bilge pump activity, and when geofence breach is detected. Trip data with position, speed, heading and g-force is automatically recorded and available via the app. Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Install the Sensar Marine main unit in your boat. 2. Download the Sensar Marine app, and activate your device. 3. Get a full overview of your boat, directly from your phone. For more information about Sensar Marine, Boat Monitor, and Bilge Sentry visit sensarmarine.com

Screenshots

ZigBoat™4 screens
Sensar Marine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sensar Marine at every 6 weeks against ZigBoat™'s every 32 months. ZigBoat™'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, Sensar Marine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZigBoat™ versus Sensar Marine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZigBoat™Sensar Marine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlomex S.r.l.Sensar Marine AS

In-app purchases

None

ZigBoat™

No in-app purchases

None

Sensar Marine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZigBoat™ free?
ZigBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensar Marine free?
Sensar Marine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZigBoat™ or Sensar Marine have ads?
Neither ZigBoat™ nor Sensar Marine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZigBoat™ or Sensar Marine?
ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, and Sensar Marine every 6 weeks. Most recently, ZigBoat™ was updated on June 5, 2026 and Sensar Marine on June 8, 2026.

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