Comparison

ZigBoat™ vs Yacht Manager Pro

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

Yacht Manager Pro

Features
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Track your service intervals of emergency equipment (e.g. life vests, life raft, EPIRB etc.). Track your maintenance intervals (e.g. engine services, change of standing rigging, change of steering cables etc.). Get informed about overdue items (time and/or engine hours based). Get an overview of modifications and repairs you have performed on your yacht. Print all information on PDF files. Keep the overview of the expected cost within the next 12 months or 24 months (regular maintenance costs, emergency equipment services, berth, insurance and lease costs). Have your insurance, berth and lease contact details ready. Add insurance, registration, CE certification and VAT paid confirmation documents. Add pictures and invoices. Multi-Hull ready with second engine option. Perform daily checks with Date, time and locations stamp, add pictures to your daily checks. Calculation of average fuel consumption. Synchronise all data over different apple IDs. Pricing Yacht Manager PRO is a paid app (one-time purchase to download). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yachtpro.ch/Privacy-Policy/

Screenshots

ZigBoat™4 screens
Yacht Manager Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZigBoat™ at Free against Yacht Manager Pro's $12.99. ZigBoat™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Yacht Manager Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 32 months). On 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

ZigBoat™ is free to download; Yacht Manager Pro costs $12.99 up front. Yacht Manager Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. ZigBoat™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, Yacht Manager Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ZigBoat™ versus Yacht Manager Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZigBoat™Yacht Manager Pro
PriceFree — better$12.99
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlomex S.r.l.Raphael Roellin

In-app purchases

None

ZigBoat™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Yacht Manager Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Yacht Manger Pro Abo1 Month trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is ZigBoat™ free?
ZigBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yacht Manager Pro free?
Yacht Manager Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do ZigBoat™ or Yacht Manager Pro have ads?
Neither ZigBoat™ nor Yacht Manager Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZigBoat™ or Yacht Manager Pro?
ZigBoat™ ships an update every 32 months, and Yacht Manager Pro weekly. Most recently, ZigBoat™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Yacht Manager Pro on October 28, 2026.

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