Raymarine vs PortView Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raymarine
This app connects to Raymarine marine electronics, allowing remote control and monitoring of radar, sonar, and chartplotters. Manage charts and stream data from compatible devices for a connected boating experience.
- View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter
- Remote boat monitoring
- Manage LightHouse Charts
- Stream and control legacy chartplotters
- Connect with YachtSense Link router
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The Raymarine App is the official digital companion for Raymarine chartplotters and connected boating. Use the Raymarine App to view and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter from your Axiom chartplotter display. Connect and monitor your boat remotely with the Raymarine YachtSense Link mobile router and manage your Raymarine LightHouse Charts right from your mobile device. The Raymarine mobile app also allows streaming and control of Raymarine legacy eS and gS Series chartplotter displays. Please note that Element chartplotter displays are not compatible with the screen mirroring feature. - We no longer support Raymarine eS and gS series chart plotters. Please ensure you're using a compatible device for the best experience. Terms of Use (EULA ) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PortView Mobile
This app simplifies marina arrivals and enhances the boating experience. It provides smart access, real-time notifications, and AR-guided navigation to your assigned berth. Focus on sailing with seamless marina integration.
- Assigned berth location
- Phone-based marina access via QR codes
- Real-time marina notifications
- Augmented reality navigation
- Voice and AR berth guidance
- Community-shared sea alerts
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Portview – Connect with your marina Smart access and guidance for boaters. Just focus on sailing. Connect with your marina. Evolve your boating experience. Portview is the new app for boaters, designed to simplify your arrival at port and enhance your day-to-day onboard experience. In this first version, you can already: - Receive your exact assigned berth location - Access the marina with your phone via QR codes - Stay informed with real-time notifications from the marina - Navigate using augmented reality and community-shared sea alerts - Get step-by-step guidance to your berth with voice and AR instructions And this is just the beginning. Coming soon: berth reservations and document management, synced with over 200 marinas across Spain and Portugal. Portview is now available in selected marinas across Spain. Download it, connect… And just focus on sailing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PortView Mobile at 100% against Raymarine's 12%. PortView Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Raymarine's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked). 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. Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PortView Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Raymarine ships an update every 4 months, PortView Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raymarine | PortView Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #182 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymarine UK Limited | Ports Software Solutions |
Customer experience
Raymarine
PortView Mobile
User reviews
Raymarine
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works when connected
- 👍 Screen mirroring functional
- 👍 Good for replicating screen
- 👍 Can control plotter from iPad
- 👍 Adds another touchscreen
Room to improve
- 🐛 Fails to connect reliably
- 🐛 Closes immediately
- 🐛 Connection lost message
- 🐛 Unusable due to crashing
- 🐛 Continuously disconnects
PortView Mobile
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- 🗺️ Accurate and detailed maps
- 📍 Excellent guidance to mooring
- ✨ Innovative augmented reality feature
- 💰 Affordable and great value
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Difficulty detecting AIS targets
- ❓ Password management and communication issues
- 📉 Offline maps became a paid service
- 🚧 Missing some shallow places when creating routes
- 🖱️ Back button behavior could be improved
Bugs and requests
Raymarine
Reported bugs
48 issues- Connection lost message
- App closes immediately
- Fails to connect reliably
- Crashing frequently
- Disconnects and drops Wi-Fi
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- Poor connectivity
- Bad resolution
- Laggy performance
- Crashes every time
- Connects but no function
- Needs internet to connect
- Login server issues
- Owner login fails
- Pop-up never goes away
- Screen rotation not working
- Unstable connection
- Grainy display
- Ignores screen rotation
- Constantly loses connection
- Tiny text
- Screen displayed sideways
- Drops often
- Cannot log in on iPhone
- No alerts sent
- SMS alerts not working
- Support nonexistent
- Wi-Fi dropping out
- Cannot set up account
- Chart download issues
- Password incorrect message
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi
- Cannot set up boat
- Password not recognized
- Invalid login message
- Doesn't work with Element series
- Cannot interact with autopilot
- App sees connection but no access
- Frequently locks up
- Slow reaction speed
- Only read rights message
- Password symbol issues
- Account creation difficult
- Fix pinch to zoom
- Cannot create account
- Data not in correct format
- App does not recognize Wi-Fi connection
- Login issues
- Doesn't work with A series plotters
Requested features
22 requests- Improve resolution
- Simplify connection process
- Improve user-friendliness
- Allow screen rotation
- Add dark mode
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- Fix pinch to zoom
- Enable SMS alerts
- Improve alert priority settings
- Integrate with onboard network
- Improve chart download process
- Fix password symbol issues
- Allow chart updates via app
- Add demo mode
- Improve UI/UX
- Add pull-out sidebar
- Remove redundant close bar
- Improve screen real estate usage
- Improve graphics
- Make updates easier
- Support Element series mirroring
- Fix login issues
- Support A series plotters
PortView Mobile
Reported bugs
2 issues- Payment setup button not working
- Blank screen when trying to contact support
Requested features
4 requests- Include tidal streams for better passage planning
- Add a function to estimate maximum fuel range with alarms
- An icon showing current location
- Improve back button functionality to deselect coordinates instead of exiting app
In-app purchases
Raymarine
- One Boat Monthly6 Months trial$19.991 Month
- Two Boats Monthly6 Months trial$37.991 Month
- One Boat Six Monthly6 Months trial$109.996 Months
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- One Boat Yearly6 Months trial$199.991 Year
- Two Boats 6 Months6 Months trial$209.996 Months
- Two Boats 1 Year6 Months trial$399.991 Year
PortView Mobile
- $12.49 year7 Days trial$12.491 Year
