# SIYC App vs PassageMaker

The clearest difference is rating: SIYC App at 5.0 against PassageMaker's 4.2. SIYC App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 47). PassageMaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PassageMaker sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year. SIYC App asks for nothing beyond the download.

SIYC App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassageMaker has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SIYC App ships an update every 13 months, PassageMaker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIYC App | PassageMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyc-app/id635128549/reviews)** | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Marley](https://appshunter.io/developer/635128552) | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) |

## What reviewers say

### SIYC App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyc-app/id635128549)

Access club announcements, upcoming events, and essential marine data for Long Island Sound. Stay informed about club news and facts.

**Highlights:** Club announcements, Club events calendar, Weather and tide data, Buoy data for Long Island Sound, Club facts and news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PassageMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592)

Access a wealth of information for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers. Discover resources for purchasing and building various boat types, and stay informed about the latest in marine technology and events.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia), Adjustable font sizes, Interactive table of contents, Bookmark saved articles

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| PassageMaker | $27.00 | per year |
| April 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2020 03 Mar/Apr | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2022 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July August 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Oct | $5.99 | one-time |
| January February 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November December 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May June 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2022 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Sept | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2019 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2022 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2027 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2019 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January /February 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/Jun 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIYC App free?

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

### Is PassageMaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIYC App or PassageMaker?

SIYC App is rated higher. SIYC App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PassageMaker averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do SIYC App or PassageMaker have ads?

Neither SIYC App nor PassageMaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIYC App or PassageMaker?

SIYC App ships an update every 13 months, and PassageMaker every 3 months. Most recently, SIYC App was updated on October 8, 2026 and PassageMaker on October 8, 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.*