Comparison

SpeedLink Crate vs Sea Ray+

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

Head to head
About

SpeedLink Crate

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SpeedLink Crate provides Mercury Racing crate engine owners with the ability to view live engine data, and obtain detailed descriptions when a fault occurs. The full functionality of the app is only available when used in conjunction with the Bluetooth Low Energy SpeedLink module. When the app is open and connected to your module it requires a continuous connection and therefore may impact the battery life of your device. Features: • View live engine data : RPM, Battery Voltage, Engine Temperature, Engine Hours, Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature, and more! • Receive active fault alerts and corresponding descriptive fault information • Communicate wirelessly to your Mercury Racing crate engine through a Bluetooth Low Energy connection • Allows for normal phone operation – call, text, streaming music, search the web, etc. while connected to your Mercury Racing crate engine ************ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ************************* • Mercury Racing’s SpeedLink Crate app is free to install. The SpeedLink module can be purchased through Mercury Racing. • The SpeedLink module only works with Mercury Racing crate engines. • The SpeedLink module simply connects to the engine controller diagnostic port located in the vehicle.

About

Sea Ray+

This app enhances the boating lifestyle for owners by offering trip planning, checklists, equipment information, and a community platform. It also provides remote monitoring of key boat systems for select models.

Highlights
  • Trip recording and sharing
  • Multi-location weather forecasts
  • Checklists and system information
  • Exclusive shopping platform
  • Community sharing
  • Remote boat system monitoring
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Sea Ray+ optimizes the boating experience both on and off the water for Sea Ray owners. Sea Ray+ is your dedicated boating resource, simplifying several functions that enhance the boating lifestyle. It brings together trip planning, checklists, important equipment information, an exclusive shopping platform, plus the ability to share your boating experiences within your community. Factory installed hardware on select boats unlocks remote monitoring of key on-board systems for peace of mind that your boat is ready to go when you are. Sea Ray+ lets you make the most of the Sea Ray lifestyle. Registration through the app keeps you connected to Sea Ray to receive exclusive content and updates. Sea Ray+ provides key functionality to optimize time spent on your Sea Ray. Multi-location weather forecasts and intuitive checklists give you the tools to plan your day. Recording of your trip allows you to document, share, and memorialize your boating journey. Features include: • Trip recording and sharing tools • Accurate and up to date weather forecasts • FAQs and vital system information • Direct connection to the Sea Ray brand and community • Remote monitoring of boat GPS location, engine, battery, and bilge data (for boats with factory installed hardware)

Screenshots

SpeedLink Crate3 screens
Sea Ray+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sea Ray+ at every 6 weeks against SpeedLink Crate's every 29 months. SpeedLink Crate's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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

SpeedLink Crate ships an update every 29 months, Sea Ray+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpeedLink Crate versus Sea Ray+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedLink CrateSea Ray+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—88 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMercury Marine LLCNavico Group Americas LLC

In-app purchases

None

SpeedLink Crate

No in-app purchases

None

Sea Ray+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedLink Crate free?
SpeedLink Crate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sea Ray+ free?
Sea Ray+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeedLink Crate or Sea Ray+ have ads?
Neither SpeedLink Crate nor Sea Ray+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedLink Crate or Sea Ray+?
SpeedLink Crate ships an update every 29 months, and Sea Ray+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpeedLink Crate was updated on May 17, 2026 and Sea Ray+ on September 19, 2026.

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