# RayRemote vs Waterway Guide

The clearest difference is rating: Waterway Guide at 4.7 against RayRemote's 1.9. Waterway Guide also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). RayRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 43) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waterway Guide sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. RayRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waterway Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waterway Guide has 2.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RayRemote's written reviews are positive against 51% of Waterway Guide's.

RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, Waterway Guide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayRemote | Waterway Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayremote/id523132500/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterway-guide/id1551794976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 26 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymarine UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456592425) | [Waterway Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/958617198) |

## What reviewers say

### RayRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayremote/id523132500)

This app turns your iPhone into a virtual remote keypad for Raymarine multifunction displays. Control MFD functions with a full-screen keypad and a virtual uni-controller for menu navigation. It also offers a viewing mode to mirror your MFD's display.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote keypad, MFD function control, Full-screen keypad, Virtual uni-controller, Display mirroring mode, Wi-Fi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waterway Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterway-guide/id1551794976)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive boating resource with a verified database of marinas, anchorages, and navigation alerts. Users can access real-time hazard information, plan trips with a digital handbook, and utilize detailed content optimized for mobile devices. Engage with a community of boaters through comments and reviews.

**Highlights:** Verified points of interest database, Real-time navigation alerts, Community comments and reviews, Skipper's Handbook for trip planning, Offline content access, Marina filtering by amenities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chesapeake Bay Ch.3 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Ch.2 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Ch.6 | $4.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.6 | $4.99 | per year |
| Southern Bridges & Locks | $4.99 | per year |
| Bahamas Cruising Guide | $4.99 | per year |
| Florida Keys Ch.3 | $4.99 | per year |
| Gulf IWW Ch.4 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Ch.10 | $4.99 | per year |
| Gulf IWW Ch.1 | $4.99 | per year |
| Western Gulf Coast Ch.4 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Ch.4 | $4.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.4 | $4.99 | per year |
| Western Gulf Coast Ch.3 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW East Coast Inlets | $4.99 | per year |
| Northern Ch.12 | $4.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Vol.2 Ch.7 | $4.99 | per year |
| Northern Ch.11 | $4.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Vol.1 Ch.7 | $4.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Ch.9 | $4.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Vol.1 Ch.2 | $4.99 | per year |
| Northern Ch.1 | $14.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Vol.2 Ch.8 | $14.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Vol.2 Ch.6 | $14.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.13 | $14.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.10 | $14.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.12 | $14.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.3 | $14.99 | per year |
| Southern Ch.11 | $14.99 | per year |
| Anchorages Along the ICW | $20.99 | per year |
| Bahamas Bound | $20.99 | per year |
| ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423 | $29.99 | per year |
| Northern Edition | $49.99 | per year |
| 1st Ed. Bahamas Land and Sea | $49.99 | per year |
| Chesapeake Bay Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Atlantic ICW Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Southern Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Bahamas Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Western Gulf Coast Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Florida Keys Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Volume 1 Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Great Lakes Volume 2 Edition | $54.99 | per year |
| Cuba Edition | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent integration with Aqua Map
- 👍 Useful resource for boating
- 👍 Great information and details
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Invaluable for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🐛 Outdated information and images
- 🐛 Subscription and access issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working with latest iOS version
- Subscription purchases not working properly
- Unable to access purchased content
- Frequent crashes and errors

**Requested features**

- Provide vertical bridge clearances
- Improve offline functionality
- Enhance search and filtering options
- Implement dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RayRemote free?

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

### Is Waterway Guide free?

Waterway Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RayRemote or Waterway Guide?

Waterway Guide is rated higher. RayRemote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Waterway Guide averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do RayRemote or Waterway Guide have ads?

Neither RayRemote nor Waterway Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RayRemote or Waterway Guide?

RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Waterway Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, RayRemote was updated on September 30, 2026 and Waterway Guide on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*