Polestar vs Mareye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polestar
Manage your vehicle remotely, controlling climate, locks, and charging status. Access your owner's manual, book service, and stay updated on car software and news. Get support through live chat and FAQs.
- Remote climate control
- Door lock management
- Car location tracking
- Battery and charging status
- Software update notifications
- Owner's manual access
- Service booking
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Control your car Use the app to control in-car climate, door locks, locate your car, see battery and charging status, and keep track of software installations. Manage your car Get an in-depth overview of your car. Read the owner's manual, connect to your car, manage users and book service appointments. Stay up to date Get regular updates regarding your car and its software, or dive deeper into the world of Polestar through our news articles. Always supported Reach out to our support team, engage in live chats with our experts, and consult our FAQ section for assistance. Manage your experience View and manage your orders and Polestar ID, visit the car configurator and extras shop, and adjust app settings.
Mareye
Plan your boat voyages with real-time sea state information. This app uses community data to help you identify safe routes and navigate effectively.
- Real-time sea state information
- Community-sourced data
- Safe route planning
- Voyage experience evolution
- Supports all boat sizes
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Mareye brings weather, sea conditions, coastal places, and your boating community together—helping you plan your time on the water and share the moments that make every voyage memorable. Whether you’re choosing an anchorage, checking conditions, or catching up with friends, Mareye keeps the experience simple. • Check the conditions Explore wind and wave forecasts and view recent boat-motion observations shared by participating Mareye users. • Find your next stop Discover marinas, anchorages, and mooring locations on the map. Ask the Mareye Assistant for help exploring places and planning voyages. • Keep your voyages together Record your routes and attach photos and videos to new or past voyages. Add locations to your media so your memories stay connected to the places you visited. • Share your way Share voyages, photos, and videos with all friends or selected friends—or keep them private. Choose whether to include your recorded route. • Stay connected See what friends are sharing, exchange messages, and find their shared positions on the map, according to their privacy settings. • Contribute to the community Report hazards and wildlife sightings, and explore observations from others on the water. With layouts designed for phones and tablets, Mareye brings your boating life into one place. Your life on the water.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mareye at 5.0 against Polestar's 4.4. Mareye also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Polestar's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mareye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polestar has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Polestar ships an update every 3 weeks, Mareye every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polestar | Mareye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polestar | Brand Gear, LLC |
Customer experience
Polestar
Mareye
Bugs and requests
Polestar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Location data issues
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions
- Frequent errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Remote trunk/frunk access
- Adjustable climate control settings
- Charging status notifications
- Apple Watch app
- Integrations with iOS features (widgets, Siri)
Mareye
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polestar
No in-app purchases
Mareye
No in-app purchases
