Comparison

CamBoat™ vs CONNECT

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

Head to head
About

CamBoat™

Features
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CamBoat™, the Glomex video surveillance allows you to monitor your boat remotely wherever you are and at any time in HD, via the free App for iOS, ensuring security and peace of mind. Further features of the Glomex WiFi IP camera: • Direct 1-to-1 encrypted and in real time video transmission • Night vision up to 15 m (50’) • Automatic recording in case of movements, thanks to the integrated sensor • Built-in microphone • SD card included • Easy to install and use • No subscription / No monthly cost • No cloud / 100% Privacy • Compatible with the ZigBoat ™ system

About

CONNECT

Features
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The CONNECT-X app transforms your smartphone or wearable into a remote command mic, allowing you to roam freely around your vessel while managing communication, navigation, and emergency functions from anywhere onboard. With the app installed, you can access AIS data for enhanced convenience and safety, respond instantly to emergencies with MOB alerts and recovery locations, and stay informed of CPA, anchor drift, and inbound DSC messages. You can also maintain full control over VHF communications, including private or vessel-wide crew communications and PA system management.

Screenshots

CamBoat™4 screens
CONNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CONNECT at every 2 months against CamBoat™'s every 31 months. CamBoat™'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CamBoat™ ships an update every 31 months, CONNECT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CamBoat™ versus CONNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamBoat™CONNECT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlomex S.r.l.SRT Marine Systems plc

In-app purchases

None

CamBoat™

No in-app purchases

None

CONNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamBoat™ free?
CamBoat™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CONNECT free?
CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CamBoat™ or CONNECT have ads?
Neither CamBoat™ nor CONNECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamBoat™ or CONNECT?
CamBoat™ ships an update every 31 months, and CONNECT every 2 months. Most recently, CamBoat™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and CONNECT on October 25, 2026.

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