SmartCraft Manager vs KVH Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCraft Manager
This app allows authorized Mercury dealers and boat builders to remotely configure SmartCraft-powered vessels. It offers an intuitive dashboard for setup, cloud-integrated IoT features, and over-the-air updates, streamlining the configuration process.
- Remote vessel configuration
- Intuitive dashboard
- Cloud-integrated IoT features
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Repeatable configurations
- CAN H functionality control
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The Mercury Marine SmartCraft Manager is a one-stop solution available exclusively for authorized Mercury dealers and boat builders to configure SmartCraft-powered vessels using a mobile device. The app unlocks many industry-first features, including … - An intuitive dashboard that helps set up vessels remotely without the need for interacting with multi-function displays on the vessels, saving setup time and resources for boat builders, dealers and consumers - Industry-leading cloud-integrated IoT-type features along with easy over-the-air firmware and software updates - Easily repeatable configurations that save time and resources while configuring vessels - Ability to turn off CAN H functionality through the app on vessels equipped with SmartCraft Connect SmartCraft Manager serves as a central connection point to devices that link into the growing Mercury SmartCraft ecosystem.
KVH Connect
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KVH Connect for iOS offers secure, easy access to system, network, and data controls for your KVH TracNet H-series hybrid connectivity systems and the award-winning TracPhone V30 satellite communication system. Take full advantage of the KVH communications system onboard your vessel via mobile access to a dynamic suite of terminal tools that offer visibility into available satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi networks, terminal configuration settings, and more. KVH Connect also offers outstanding service tools, including the ability to download and install antenna software updates. If you ever have a question about your TracNet H-series or TracPhone V30 system's operation, the KVH Connect app includes a wide selection of Frequently Asked Questions as well as the ability to create a diagnostic log report and send it directly to KVH Technical Support for troubleshooting and assistance. Enjoying hybrid and satellite communications on your boat has never been so easy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KVH Connect at every 2 days against SmartCraft Manager's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SmartCraft Manager ships an update every 3 months, KVH Connect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCraft Manager | KVH Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mercury Marine LLC | KVH Industries, Inc. |
In-app purchases
SmartCraft Manager
No in-app purchases
KVH Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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