# NMEAremote LITE vs OpenWind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenWind at 100% against NMEAremote LITE's 43%. OpenWind also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NMEAremote LITE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenWind is free to download; NMEAremote LITE costs $3.99 up front. NMEAremote LITE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenWind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of NMEAremote LITE's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenWind's.

NMEAremote LITE ships an update every 3 months, OpenWind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMEAremote LITE | OpenWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote-lite/id413937027/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwind/id1214386697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zapfware](https://appshunter.io/developer/348005795) | [Michael Liesenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214386696) |

## What reviewers say

### NMEAremote LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote-lite/id413937027)

Access your boat's marine instrument data on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Displays real-time wind, speed, depth, and GPS information in an easy-to-read dashboard. Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and Signal K.

**Highlights:** Real-time marine instrument data, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Signal K support, Customizable dashboards, Configurable alarms, Apple Watch app, iPad Split View support, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expedition | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


### OpenWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwind/id1214386697)

This application connects to a specialized instrument to display real-time sailing data, including vessel pitch and roll, compass readings, and wind speed and direction. It also provides insights into the instrument's battery level and Bluetooth connection strength. The app requires a connection to the OW instrument to function.

**Highlights:** Real-time sailing data display, Vessel pitch and roll monitoring, True and apparent wind data, Compass and course over ground, Instrument battery level, Bluetooth connection strength

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMEAremote LITE free?

NMEAremote LITE costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OpenWind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NMEAremote LITE or OpenWind?

OpenWind is rated higher. NMEAremote LITE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenWind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NMEAremote LITE or OpenWind have ads?

Neither NMEAremote LITE nor OpenWind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NMEAremote LITE or OpenWind?

NMEAremote LITE ships an update every 3 months, and OpenWind every 2 weeks. Most recently, NMEAremote LITE was updated on October 26, 2026 and OpenWind on October 24, 2026.

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