Comparison

RayControl vs Saillogger App

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

Head to head
About

RayControl

View and remotely control your Raymarine e, c, ES, and Axiom Multi-Functional Displays from your iPad. Access electronic charting, sonar, radar, and thermal night vision with touch screen interaction and a virtual keypad.

Highlights
  • Remote viewing of MFDs
  • Touch screen control
  • Virtual slide-out keypad
  • Control charting, sonar, radar, and thermal vision
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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About RayControl RayControl allows you to remotely view and control your Raymarine e,c,ES and Axiom Multi-Functional Display from your iPad. iOS Devices = Best performance achieved on iPad 2 or better. Multi-Functional Display software requirement – v 3.15 or later. Compatible displays (MFDs) – e,c,ES and Axiom range of WiFi enabled MFDs Remotely control and view electronic charting, sonar, radar, and even thermal night vision, right from your tablet. RayControl emulates Raymarine MFDs with touch screen interaction and a virtual slide-out MFD keypad. The slide out keypad gives you control of all MFD functions and the virtual uni-controller allows you to rotate through menus and adjustments effortlessly. 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. Getting Started Download the RayControl 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 Raymarine c-Series or e-Series multifunction display. Note - autopilot activation/deactivation is not possible via a mobile device.

About

Saillogger App

Automate marine logbooks and monitor your boat's NMEA 2000 data. Track engine performance, battery levels, and more with custom dashboards. Relive journeys with automatic timelapse videos.

Highlights
  • Automated marine logbooks
  • Custom NMEA 2000 data monitoring
  • Personalized data dashboards
  • Live updates and alerts
  • Detailed trip history and insights
  • Automatic timelapse videos
  • Privacy controls for data sharing
Features
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Saillogger is the ultimate companion app for automated marine logbooks and custom NMEA 2000 data monitoring. Designed for boating enthusiasts, this app helps you track your adventures and monitor your boat’s critical systems directly from your mobile device. Important: Saillogger requires a Signal K server, such as the Victron GX series or other compatible hardware, connected to your boat’s network. Without a server onboard, the app’s features will not function. Saillogger offers powerful features for boaters. With custom NMEA 2000 monitoring, you can configure and track data points like engine performance, battery voltage, tank levels, wind speed, and more. The app allows you to create personalized dashboards for the data that matters most to you. It includes an automatic logbook that captures your boating trips, recording key metrics like speed, distance, and weather conditions. You can stay informed in real time with live updates and alerts for your boat’s critical systems, whether onboard or monitoring remotely. Saillogger also provides detailed trip history and insights, enabling you to analyze your boat's performance over time. Relive your journeys with automatic timelapse videos, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your data remains private unless you choose to share it via customizable public profiles. With Saillogger, you can take your boating experience to the next level. By integrating seamlessly with your NMEA 2000 network through a Signal K server, you’ll gain valuable insights into your boat’s systems, ensuring every trip is safe, efficient, and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Saillogger App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saillogger App at 100% against RayControl's 42%. Saillogger App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and device support (3 vs 1). RayControl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saillogger App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RayControl's written reviews are positive against 100% of Saillogger App's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RayControl versus Saillogger App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayControlSaillogger App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedSaillogger

Customer experience

RayControl

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Saillogger App

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RayControl

No in-app purchases

None

Saillogger App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RayControl free?
RayControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saillogger App free?
Saillogger App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RayControl or Saillogger App?
Saillogger App is rated higher. RayControl averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Saillogger App averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do RayControl or Saillogger App have ads?
Saillogger App shows ads; RayControl does not.

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