Comparison

Raymarine vs Trek M

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View and control radar, sonar, and chartplotter
  • Remote boat monitoring
  • Manage LightHouse Charts
  • Stream and control legacy chartplotters
  • Connect with YachtSense Link router
Features
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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/

About

Trek M

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Trek M is a travel data display, logger and navigator for trekkers and travelers. It displays basic and enhanced GPS data and optionally logs it and shows condensed navigation instructions on your ActiveLook smart glasses’ heads-up display and also on iPhones and iPads with built-in cellular support. The information is in your preferred units for speed, course and altitude. Additionally, the app collects and calculates derivate information such as distance travelled, maximum and average speeds, highest and lowest altitudes and ascent and descent. The collected data is visible in real time in the watch (GPS data only) and smart glasses, iPhones and iPads (both GPS data and navigation directions). The location data can be saved to a GPX trace: you can follow your current position, active trace or stored traces on the map. The watch app can be also used to remotely connect the phone: start or stop the trace, reset or pause both devices. Trek M builds on and replaces the GPS M app, which is no longer updated but still available for the time being. Images 1: Start screen with speed, distance travelled, current course and altitude, additionally duration from start, maximum and average speeds, maximum and minimum altitudes, cumulative ascent and descent. 2: Tap on map (requires iOS 17.0 or later) or enter street address or contact name for destination 3: Navigation screen on iPhone. Smart glasses show direction arrow, distance to next step, distance travelled and current speed (Image is from simulator: simulated route does *not* lead to given destination, thus directions indicate navigation error and suggest corrective turn). Please see the User's Guide for print screens from actual device, route and navigation. ** Note ** - The navigation instructions are based on Apple Maps. The supported languages are English and Finnish. Any other Apple Maps supported language can be added, or the phone can temporarily use English as the primary language. - iWatches are not supported with iPads - Navigation is only supported with iPads with built-in cellular support Please check out the User's Guide at https://pbase.com/pekkal/trekm before purchasing the app! Trek M uses ActiveLook SDK, published under the Apache 2.0 license (https://github.com/ActiveLook/ios-sdk/blob/main/LICENSE)

Screenshots

Raymarine4 screens
Trek M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Raymarine at Free against Trek M's $6.99. Raymarine also leads on device support. Trek M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On iOS requirement 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

Raymarine is free to download; Trek M costs $6.99 up front. Raymarine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Trek M asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Raymarine versus Trek M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaymarineTrek M
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating1.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedPekka Leppanen

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

Trek M

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Raymarine

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

Trek M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raymarine free?
Raymarine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trek M free?
Trek M costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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