# MaintainX vs Boat Checks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaintainX at none against Boat Checks's 3. MaintainX also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 2). Boat Checks's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boat Checks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. MaintainX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MaintainX against 5.0 for Boat Checks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MaintainX has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of MaintainX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boat Checks's.

MaintainX ships an update weekly, Boat Checks daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MaintainX | Boat Checks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maintainx-cmms-and-eam/id1437854484/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-checks/id6446054973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAINTAINX INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451459110) | [Frik Olivier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675696934) |

## What reviewers say

### MaintainX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maintainx-cmms-and-eam/id1437854484)

Streamline maintenance and asset management with a mobile-first platform. Track work orders, manage inventory, and improve frontline productivity with real-time insights and AI-powered troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Asset tracking, Parts inventory, Mobile purchase orders, Streamlined checklists, AI-powered troubleshooting, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔧 Helpful for maintenance tasks
- 📈 Improves organization and efficiency
- 💬 Facilitates communication and collaboration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium plans
- 🔍 Limited offline functionality
- 🔒 Security concerns with account creation
- 🤖 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔄 Steep learning curve for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent performance across mobile and desktop
- Issues with photo/attachment uploads and syncing
- Glitches in work order status updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved barcode scanning and inventory management
- Integration with accounting/ERP systems
- Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities
- Customizable work order templates


### Boat Checks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-checks/id6446054973)

Manage maintenance for boats, vehicles, and airplanes with customizable checklists and service guides. Track tasks, part numbers, costs, and images to keep your assets in top condition.

**Highlights:** Customizable checklists, Boat maintenance guides, Engine service guides, To-do list tracking, Part number and cost logging, Image and date tracking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Logbook | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MaintainX free?

MaintainX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boat Checks free?

Boat Checks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MaintainX or Boat Checks?

Boat Checks is rated higher. MaintainX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Boat Checks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MaintainX or Boat Checks have ads?

Neither MaintainX nor Boat Checks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MaintainX or Boat Checks?

MaintainX ships an update weekly, and Boat Checks daily. Most recently, MaintainX was updated on November 11, 2026 and Boat Checks on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*