Comparison

RayRemote vs Navily

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

Head to head
About

RayRemote

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
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About RayRemote RayRemote transforms your iphone into a virtual remote keypad for Raymarine multifunction displays. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPhone 3GS or better and iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. Compatible displays (MFDs) – e, c, ES, Axiom RayRemote emulates the keypad of Raymarine c-Series and e-Series displays, giving you control of all the MFD functions with large full screen keypad. The virtual uni-controller lets you rotate through menus and make menu adjustments effortlessly. The app also provides a viewing mode, which mirrors the MFD’s display. 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. Note - RayRemote will also run on iPad, though it is primarily intended for iPhone. Getting Started Download the RayRemote app, and install it on your device. Next, connect to your Multifunction Display via Wi-Fi (see MFD 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 mobile device as you do on your MFD. Simply touch the screen and a button will appear to switch to remote control mode. Note - autopilot activation/deactivation is not possible via a mobile device.

About

Navily

This app serves as a comprehensive mobile cruising guide for boaters. It offers a vast database of marinas and anchorages, user-generated reviews and photos, and seamless berth booking across Europe. Connect with other users and marinas through in-app chat and receive real-time warnings.

Highlights
  • 35,000+ marinas and anchorages
  • 350,000+ community photos and comments
  • Easy berth booking in 700+ European marinas
  • In-app chat with users and marinas
  • Real-time anchorage warnings
  • Emergency SOS feature
Features
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With over 1.2 million boaters worldwide, Navily is the all-in-one boating and sailing app to discover safe anchorages, book marinas with ease, and cruise with confidence. Whether you're planning a day trip, a sailing holiday, a coastal cruise, or an offshore adventure, Navily gives you everything you need in one place. Trusted by sailors, cruisers, and recreational boaters around the world, Navily helps you plan routes, discover the best marinas and anchorages, and make every journey easier. Explore more than 35,000 marinas and anchorages backed by 500,000+ trusted reviews and photos from the Navily community and our marina partners. Why choose Navily? - A growing community with over 1.2 million boaters worldwide - 35,000+ marinas and anchorages - 500,000+ reviews and photos - 700+ bookable marinas - Smart route planning and distance calculations - Navily Protection Scores to find the best anchorages - Live chat with nearby boaters - Real-time anchorage alerts - Emergency SOS feature- ask the community for help! Plan smarter boating routes. Spend less time searching and more time sailing. Compare nearby marinas and anchorages, calculate distances, filter results to match your preferences, discover the best locations to anchor with Navily Weather Protection Scores, and build routes with automatic itinerary planning. Whether you're cruising the Mediterranean or exploring the Caribbean, Navily helps you make better decisions before you leave the dock Sail with confidence. - Access over 500,000 community reviews and photos to find the perfect stop, including: - Depth and seabed information - Wind and swell protection - Marina facilities and services - Local tips from experienced boaters - Real photos from fellow sailors - Every review is automatically translated, allowing you to benefit from the knowledge of our international boating community. - Stay connected through community chat, receive real-time anchorage alerts, and access essential services both ashore and at sea. When you're off the grid, Offline Mode keeps important information available whenever you need it. Unlock even more with Navily Premium. Upgrade to Navily Premium and enjoy: - View a 72-hour anchorage protection score before you drop anchor - Filters the map to your preferences and boat requirements - AI-powered summaries of all community comments - Offline-mode, no internet needed. Navily is also available in French, Spanish, German and Italian. Want to help us improve Navily? Find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and share your stories with us, we are passionate about what we do! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navilyApp Twitter: https://twitter.com/navilyapp Instagram: http://instagram.com/navilyapp Blog : http://blog.navily.com/ Website : https://www.navily.com/ Privacy policy : https://www.navily.com/privacy Terms of Use : https://www.navily.com/cgu

Screenshots

RayRemote1 screens
Navily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Navily at 93% against RayRemote's 14%. Navily also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). RayRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Navily sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per year. RayRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navily holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navily has 813 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 93% of Navily's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, Navily every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RayRemote versus Navily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayRemoteNavily
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (31 ratings)4.8 (813 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews93.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedThe Navigation Family

Customer experience

RayRemote

All ratings31 ratings
Positive22.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Navily

All ratings813 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%

Bugs and requests

RayRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Navily

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Booking cancellations not working
  • Spinning icon issue with past bookings
  • Difficulty accessing messages from map view

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline map downloads
  • Improved route planning tools
  • Live chat with other users
  • Customizable notifications
  • Better integration with navigation apps

In-app purchases

None

RayRemote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Navily

Subscriptions3
  • Navily Premium$9.491 Year
  • Navily Premium$18.491 Year
  • Navily Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Navily Premium 30 days$17.99

Questions

Is RayRemote free?
RayRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navily free?
Navily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RayRemote or Navily?
Navily is rated higher. RayRemote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Navily averages 4.8 from 813 ratings.
Do RayRemote or Navily have ads?
Neither RayRemote nor Navily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayRemote or Navily?
RayRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Navily every 2 weeks. Most recently, RayRemote was updated on September 12, 2026 and Navily on September 30, 2026.

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