Comparison

iLabs vs CONNECT

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

Head to head

About

iLabs

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Monitor, check and control your yacht from your smartphone. Monitor and check values like temperature, humidity, fluid and batteries levels, alarms and get real-time video wherever you are. Download the App, scan the QR code from your NavcommBox and you are ready to "fly"... For more info visit http://www.navcommeye.com

About

CONNECT

Features

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The CONNECT-X app transforms your smartphone or wearable into a remote command mic, allowing you to roam freely around your vessel while managing communication, navigation, and emergency functions from anywhere onboard. With the app installed, you can access AIS data for enhanced convenience and safety, respond instantly to emergencies with MOB alerts and recovery locations, and stay informed of CPA, anchor drift, and inbound DSC messages. You can also maintain full control over VHF communications, including private or vessel-wide crew communications and PA system management.

Screenshots

iLabs4 screens

CONNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iLabs at every 3 weeks against CONNECT's every 2 months. CONNECT's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, CONNECT every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

iLabs versus CONNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iLabs	CONNECT
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	15.6	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	68 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ales Berdon	SRT Marine Systems plc

In-app purchases

None

iLabs

No in-app purchases

None

CONNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLabs free?

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

Is CONNECT free?

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

Do iLabs or CONNECT have ads?

Neither iLabs nor CONNECT shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iLabs or CONNECT?

iLabs ships an update every 3 weeks, and CONNECT every 2 months. Most recently, iLabs was updated on September 10, 2026 and CONNECT on September 10, 2026.