Comparison

VMH 14 vs SMARTDOCK

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

Head to head

Boat control

About

VMH 14

Features

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THE VMH 14 INSTRUMENT The VMH 14 instrument is a new-generation 52 mm EasyLink satellite instrument. Every VMH Master can control up to 16 VMH 14 satellites, and the installation cannot be more easy with the veratron well-known daisy chain concept. One single device to support 8 different data types: - Voltmeter - Fuel Level - Trim - Coolant Temperature - Oil Pressure - Oil Temperature - Transmission Oil Pressure - Transmission Oil Temperature When combined with a VMH Master device – like the brand-new VMH 35 – the instrument will display the data in a bright and digital form thanks to its sun-readable color display with outstanding outdoor performances. The colored bar graph and the alarm display allow you to visually understand your data. CONFIGURATION IN ONE MOVE With the AirWave contactless configuration you can setup your VMH 14 with a simple smartphone tap! Launch the App, define your settings, and then simply hold your mobile device in proximity of the VMH 14 device to transfer the configuration. And the configuration can also be done powerless! Discover more on www.veratron.com

About

SMARTDOCK

Features

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Control your boat easily and conveniently via app. Use our product SMARTDOCK-ECU to control your drives conveniently with your smartphone from any position on your boat. With SMARTDOCK-TCU you can complement your control unit with your bow and stern thruster. The app offers two different control views allowing you to choose whatever suits you best. All compatible boat motors as well as bow and stern thrusters are listed on our website www.smartdock.de/en.

Screenshots

VMH 144 screens

SMARTDOCK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMARTDOCK at every 10 days against VMH 14's every 6 months. SMARTDOCK also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VMH 14 ships an update every 6 months, SMARTDOCK every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

VMH 14 versus SMARTDOCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	VMH 14	SMARTDOCK
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	91 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Veratron AG	Thitronik

In-app purchases

None

VMH 14

No in-app purchases

None

SMARTDOCK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMH 14 free?

VMH 14 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SMARTDOCK free?

SMARTDOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do VMH 14 or SMARTDOCK have ads?

Neither VMH 14 nor SMARTDOCK shows ads.

Which is updated more often, VMH 14 or SMARTDOCK?

VMH 14 ships an update every 6 months, and SMARTDOCK every 10 days. Most recently, VMH 14 was updated on September 28, 2026 and SMARTDOCK on September 28, 2026.