Comparison

SpeedLink Crate vs Shallow Sport

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

Shallow Sport

Enhance your boating experience with real-time vessel tracking, theft protection, and instant alerts. Access 24/7 live support and safety features like weather forecasts and checklists to ensure peace of mind on the water.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS vessel tracking
  • Theft protection (Protect Mode)
  • Smart notifications for speed and battery
  • Mechanical Helpline
  • 24/7 live support
  • Safety and weather information
Features
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Shallow Sport helps you stay safer and more secure on the water. From theft protection and battery monitoring to 24/7 live support, your vessel is always connected and protected. Features Include: Mechanical Helpline: Call our Mechanical Helpline when you’re having trouble on the water. Live Location & Speed: Track your vessel via GPS in real time with NOAA charts, satellite, or map views. Protect Mode: Don’t let unauthorized users move your boat without you knowing. Smart Notifications: Set speed limits, watch battery voltage trends, and receive instant alerts. Performance Insights: Track engine hours and distance traveled.* Trip Playback: Favorite restaurants or fishing spots? Review your journeys with detailed route history. 24/7 Live Support: Every call answered, in person, in seconds around-the-clock from our HQ. Safety & Weather: Use departure and return checklists, monitor expiration dates, and see wave height, wind, and visibility. *Engine hours and distance estimated using ignition logic

Screenshots

SpeedLink Crate3 screens
Shallow Sport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shallow Sport at every 5 months against SpeedLink Crate's every 29 months. SpeedLink Crate's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). 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, Shallow Sport every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpeedLink Crate versus Shallow Sport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedLink CrateShallow Sport
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMercury Marine LLCJohn Crawford

In-app purchases

None

SpeedLink Crate

No in-app purchases

None

Shallow Sport

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedLink Crate free?
SpeedLink Crate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shallow Sport free?
Shallow Sport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeedLink Crate or Shallow Sport have ads?
Neither SpeedLink Crate nor Shallow Sport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedLink Crate or Shallow Sport?
SpeedLink Crate ships an update every 29 months, and Shallow Sport every 5 months. Most recently, SpeedLink Crate was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shallow Sport on October 31, 2026.

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