Vanemar vs Sail Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vanemar
Remotely monitor your boat's status with instant notifications for geofence breaches, battery voltage, bilge water, smoke, and more. Control smart plugs and share access with others.
- Instant notifications (mobile, email, SMS, calls)
- Geofence protection
- Battery voltage monitoring
- Bilge water alerts
- Smoke sensor alerts
- Remote smart plug control
- Location history browsing
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Vanemar offers an easy and intuitive way to monitor your boat remotely. With world-class design and technology, you will never have to worry about your boat's status anymore. Instant Notifications Instantly get notified with the mobile app, email, SMS, and automated phone calls. Arm & disarm with a touch Switch between modes and protect your boat with a single touch. Protection mode automatically creates a geofence around your boat. This mode also arms entry and motion sensors. Browse location history Browse your trips and location history, frequently visited places, cruising speeds, and more by simply sliding your finger. Know your boat is right where you left it with Geofence Vanemar automatically creates a 500-meter-wide geofence around your boat's location when you set the mode to "Protection". If the boat moves out of the geofence area, the system immediately dispatches an alarm. Track battery voltages Vanemar Battery Sensors constantly monitor the connected battery or battery groups and alert you if the voltage gets low. You can also browse your battery's voltage history. Get high bilge water alerts Track all your bilges with easy-to-install wireless bilge high water sensors without wiring and drilling. Get high water alerts in time. Avoid intruders When you set the mode to "Protection", the system automatically arms all motion and entry sensors. Avoid the worst with smoke sensors Monitor and get alerted if there is smoke in cabins, galley, or engine room with Vanemar wireless smoke sensors featuring a built-in loud siren. Track ambient temperature and humidity Vanemar wireless temperature and humidity sensor allows you to monitor the ambient conditions of cabins, engine rooms, wineries, and more. Turn devices On/Off remotely with smart plugs Remotely switch On/Off the plugged devices with Vanemar Smart Plug & Power Sensor. The device can also detect 110 V/220 V availability on your boat. Share access with family and friends Add family members, friends, and staff by simply typing their email without a limit or extra cost. Visit vanemar.com to learn more. For all your questions, suggestions and comments, you can contact us at support.vanemar.com.
Sail Atlas
This app enhances your sailing charter experience with digital tools for comfort and safety, accessible online or offline. Manage boat information, complete check-ins, order extras, explore destinations, and get instant guest support.
- Offline boat guides and manuals
- Digital check-in/check-out with photo uploads
- Order extras and services digitally
- Explore curated destination guides
- Instant guest support via chat and contacts
- Seamless guest-to-charter company communication
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Sail Atlas Customer App transforms the charter guest experience with powerful digital tools built for comfort, safety, and simplicity — online or offline. - Key Features * Offline Boat Guide Access digital manuals, safety info, and equipment details anytime — even without internet. Keep your yacht knowledge at your fingertips. * Digital Check-In & Check-Out Complete check-in forms and upload inspection photos directly from your device. All data syncs instantly with your charter base. * Order Extras Easily Browse and pre-order extras like paddle boards, coffee machines, or hostess service before or during your trip — fully digital and stress-free. * Explore Destinations Discover curated guides with marina details, restaurants, routes, and must-see stops to plan your perfect sailing journey. * Instant Guest Support Reach your charter base with built-in chat, FAQs, and emergency contacts. Support is always one tap away. Why Sail Atlas? Designed for seamless communication between guests and charter companies, Sail Atlas simplifies every step of your voyage — from preparation to return. With offline access and a user-friendly interface, it’s your essential companion at sea. Whether you're on board or planning your trip, Sail Atlas keeps everything you need in one place. Access your yacht’s manual, complete digital check-in forms, order extras, explore curated destinations, and contact your charter base — all within a single app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sail Atlas at weekly against Vanemar's monthly. Vanemar's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vanemar against 5.0 for Sail Atlas. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vanemar has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vanemar ships an update monthly, Sail Atlas weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vanemar | Sail Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vanemar, Inc. | HeyAtlas.ai LLC |
Customer experience
Vanemar
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In-app purchases
Vanemar
No in-app purchases
Sail Atlas
No in-app purchases









