Comparison

ZigBoat™ vs ME Sense

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

ME Sense

Features
Read full description

With the ME SENSE products, remote boat monitoring is possible for the boat owner. The basis is the use of the IoT (Internet of Things) standard, in which independent devices communicate with each other and exchange data via the Internet via WLAN. With the different ME SENSE sensors, measured values ​​are recorded at regular intervals and transmitted to a central communication unit, the ME SENSE RELAY. From here, the data is uploaded to a data cloud via a secure WLAN connection. With the ME SENSE app, the data values ​​can be displayed and monitored in real time on the smartphone or tablet. In the app, there is the option of defining threshold values ​​which, when reached, will generate an alarm on the smartphone. The center is the ME SENSE RELAY. It is a control center and battery voltage monitor in one. The individual ME SENSE sensors transmit measured values ​​to the ME SENSE RELAY via Bluetooth® at regular time intervals. From there, the collected data is sent to the data cloud via the marina's WLAN network. Here the data can be retrieved from the ME SENSE app and displayed on the smartphone. This means you can keep an eye on your boat EVERYWHERE, even if you are not there yourself. -- Privacy: https://develop.d2d5kmd62gubns.amplifyapp.com/pages/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZigBoat™4 screens
ME Sense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZigBoat™ at none against ME Sense's 6. ZigBoat™ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). ME Sense's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). 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. ME Sense sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. ZigBoat™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, ME Sense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ZigBoat™ versus ME Sense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZigBoat™ME Sense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlomex S.r.l.Weatherdock AG

In-app purchases

None

ZigBoat™

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ME Sense

Subscriptions6
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 2$24.991 Year
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 3$24.991 Year
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 1$24.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 4$24.991 Year
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 5$24.991 Year
  • ME SENSE Jahresabo Relay 6$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ZigBoat™ free?
ZigBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ME Sense free?
ME Sense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZigBoat™ or ME Sense have ads?
Neither ZigBoat™ nor ME Sense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZigBoat™ or ME Sense?
ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, and ME Sense every 2 months. Most recently, ZigBoat™ was updated on June 5, 2026 and ME Sense on September 8, 2026.

Other comparisons