RayView vs Volvo Penta Easy Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RayView
View your Raymarine e, c, ES, and Axiom Multi-Functional Display on your smartphone or tablet. Requires specific software versions on your Raymarine device and compatible iOS hardware.
- View Raymarine MFDs on mobile
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Compatible with e, c, ES, Axiom models
- Requires software v 3.15+
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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About Raymarine RayView RayView allows you to view your Raymarine e, c, ES and Axiom Multi-Functional Display via your smartphone or tablet. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPhone 4 or better and iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. To use this app please upgrade your Raymarine c-Series or e-Series Multi-Functional Display to software version 3.15 or later. Software upgrades are available for free at www.raymarine.com/support. If you enjoy RayView you may also be interested in the RayControl and RayRemote apps. RayControl for tablets provides full touch screen control of your c-Series or e-Series MFD, plus a handy slide out virtual MFD keypad gives you even more control options. RayRemote for smart phones provides a full screen virtual MFD keypad, transforming your phone into a full function Raymarine MFD remote control. Getting Started Download the RayView app, and install it on your device. Then connect to your Multi-Functional Display via Wi-Fi (see operators manual for Wi-Fi setup details). When the Wi-Fi connection is established, launch the app. You should now see the same image on your device as on your Multi-Functional Display.
Volvo Penta Easy Connect
Monitor your boat's real-time data, track trips with detailed insights, and manage personalized checklists. Get instant support and access genuine parts for your engine.
- Real-time engine and system monitoring
- Trip tracking and analysis
- Customizable checklists
- Diagnostic Trouble Code alerts
- Access to manuals and service history
- Direct support and AI Assistant
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Volvo Penta Easy Connect Get closer to your boat with the Easy Connect app – your hub for real-time data, trip insights, smart checklists, and direct support. KEY FEATURES Home • View fuel, water, and battery levels, plus key signals • Get alerts for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and share them with your dealer • Access manuals and service history Gauges • Monitor speed, RPM, fuel consumption, engine hours, and more in real time Explore • Track and review trips with interactive maps and logs • See trip stats: speed, distance, fuel use, weather, stops, and more • Add and manage personalized checklists • Sync sea charts via Navionics/Garmin Checklists • Pre-made lists for launch, haul-out, and trailer checks • Save and reuse your own checklists Support Center • Get instant answers to installation questions with AI Assistant • Contact support via email through the app Volvo Penta Shop • Find and buy genuine parts matched to your engine News • Stay informed with the latest updates from Volvo Penta REQUIREMENTS Easy Connect hardware is required (often referred to as the NMEA Gateway). Many boats from 2018 and onwards have Bluetooth hardware pre-installed. To sync data, you need to open the app onboard with the ignition on. For a smoother experience with automatic data syncing, use the Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware and your onboard Wi-Fi. Learn more about your engine performance and take your boating experience to the next level with Easy Connect – smarter, safer, and more connected. Contact your Volvo Penta dealer to purchase your Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RayView at 2.7 against Volvo Penta Easy Connect's 1.0. RayView also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Volvo Penta Easy Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RayView holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RayView has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RayView's written reviews are positive against 13% of Volvo Penta Easy Connect's.
RayView ships an update every 12 months, Volvo Penta Easy Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RayView | Volvo Penta Easy Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (18 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews — better | 12.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymarine UK Limited | AB Volvo Penta |
Customer experience
RayView
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In-app purchases
RayView
No in-app purchases
Volvo Penta Easy Connect
No in-app purchases
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