Comparison

RayControl vs Skipper

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

Skipper

Record your boat trips with real-time GPS data, weather, and crew information. Securely store your boating history and relive your adventures with detailed maps and statistics. Import/export GPX files and manage your logbook with powerful search and filtering options.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS trip recording
  • Log weather, crew, and boat details
  • Access trip statistics
  • Review adventures on maps
  • Search and filter logbook entries
  • Import/export GPX files
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Skipper is a simple yet powerful boating logbook app for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to automatically keep a permanent record of all your activities at sea and to securely store all your trips on your device to protect your entire boating history. If you love sailing or boating, Skipper is the perfect app! Features of Skipper: • Record your boat trips with your iPhone or iPad*: real-time GPS position, course, speed, duration, distance, track and more • Auto start recording your trips as soon as you leave your initial position • Log everything: weather, sea state, crew members, boat, departure/arrival places, sails used, engine hours, incidents, repairs, and more • Access accurate stats like distance, duration, average/top speed and more • Relive your adventures review your chronicles over time with beautiful maps • Search your logbook for name, notes or place and filter by crew member, boat, weather (wind force and direction) • Import/export GPX files • Nautical, metric and imperial units of measurement support Notes: • *Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads have a built-in GPS, the Wi-Fi only iPads don't have a built-in GPS. • Skipper cannot be used as replacement for Automatic Identification System (AIS). • Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease your device’s battery life: it is recommend to connect the device to a power outlet when possible. • GPS is completely independent of any Wi-Fi or Cellular data connection. • An Internet connection is required to download weather forecast and maps. • Maps provided by Apple. • Weather is provided by Apple. --- The first three recorded or imported activities are completely free of charge. Skipper+, an optional in-app subscription, unlocks unlimited activities. Development and ongoing maintenance are supported by Skipper+ subscribers. Thank you! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. • Privacy: https://skipper.alpennec.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Skipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skipper at 4.6 against RayControl's 3.3. Skipper also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). RayControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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. Skipper sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. RayControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skipper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skipper has 36 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RayControl's written reviews are positive against 79% of Skipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayControl ships an update every 16 months, Skipper weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RayControl versus Skipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayControlSkipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings736 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymarine UK LimitedAxel Le Pennec

Customer experience

RayControl

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

Skipper

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.9%

In-app purchases

None

RayControl

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Skipper

Subscriptions8
  • Skipper+ Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Skipper+ Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$8.997 Days
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  • Skipper+ Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$35.991 Year
  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Skipper+ Lifetime$14.99
  • Skipper+ Lifetime$99.99
  • Lifetime$124.99

Questions

Is RayControl free?
RayControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skipper free?
Skipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RayControl or Skipper?
Skipper is rated higher. RayControl averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Skipper averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do RayControl or Skipper have ads?
Neither RayControl nor Skipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayControl or Skipper?
RayControl ships an update every 16 months, and Skipper weekly. Most recently, RayControl was updated on October 18, 2026 and Skipper on October 18, 2026.

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