Comparison

YACHTWAVE vs Crew

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

Head to head
About

YACHTWAVE

This AI-powered app simplifies boat and yacht management for owners and managers. It provides a centralized platform to store, view, and share essential information, including maintenance logs, task management, and inventory control. Designed by experienced boaters, it aims to automate administrative tasks and make boat ownership more accessible.

Highlights
  • Vessel & Mechanical Specs Database
  • Task Management
  • Custom Checklists
  • Maintenance Logs
  • Inventory Management
  • Equipment Records
  • Manuals & Photos Storage
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The AI-powered, FREE Yacht and Boat Management App for Boat Owners & Yacht Managers. YACHTWAVE® is the easiest, most effective way to store, view, and share the information you need at your fingertips, on and off the water. YachtWave is dedicated to making boat management simple and accessible. Best of all, YachtWave is, and always will be, free for personal use. YACHTWAVE was created by seasoned boaters and captains who sought a simpler, more effective way to organize their boat data without the hassle of complicated software or spreadsheets. With features such as maintenance tracking, task management, inventory control, and checklists, YACHTWAVE offers an ideal solution for managing your boat. Now, boat owners and managers—both large and small—finally have a tool that automates the administrative side of yacht and boat management and ownership. Key Features: • Vessel & Mechanical Specs: Access a comprehensive engine and equipment specifications database whenever needed. • Task Management: Effortlessly create, assign, and track tasks to organize your boating routine. • Custom Checklists: Design personalized lists for departures, arrivals, safety checks, shopping, and more. • Maintenance Logs: Maintain an accurate, easily accessible log of all maintenance activities. • Inventory Management: Use categorized and location-based tracking to keep track of every item onboard, including filters, anodes, and spares. • Equipment Records: Store detailed records for all onboard equipment, from life vests to navigation systems. • Manuals & Photos: A centralized space to store and share equipment manuals, documents, and photos. Boat Checklist, Boat Maintenance, Boat Tasks, Boat Work Order, Boat Inventory

About

Crew

Connect boat owners with captains and crewmates. Post and find jobs, set your rates, and discover the perfect match for your maritime needs.

Highlights
  • Connect boat owners with crew
  • Post and find active jobs
  • Set custom rates
  • Search for crewmates
  • Find the right fit
Features
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Welcome to CrewMate, the premium mobile marketplace built specifically to solve crew staffing in the charter boating world. Finding reliable crew quickly is a constant challenge for coastal operators. CrewMate changes that by connecting captains, boat owners, and professional mates in one real time platform. We replace the outdated, fragmented system of word of mouth, scattered text messages, late night phone calls, and unpredictable social media posts with a structured, reliable way to manage boat staffing. Whether you run a high end sportfishing charter or a day trip operation, staffing needs change rapidly and demand is highly seasonal. CrewMate empowers you to handle these unpredictable shifts with confidence. FOR CAPTAINS AND BOAT OWNERS: SECURE YOUR DEPARTURE Every missed trip due to a missing deckhand means thousands of dollars in lost revenue, poor guest experiences, and damaged customer trust. CrewMate acts as the digital staffing partner you have always needed, right in your pocket. Live Crew Roster: Stop digging through old text threads or posting to unmonitored social groups. Browse an active, local network of qualified mates sorted by their proximity, immediate availability, and proven experience. Protect Your Income: Reduce the risk of last minute cancellations. Secure verified partners within minutes to ensure your boat is fully staffed and ready to leave the dock, preserving your booking schedule and customer satisfaction. Discover Hidden Talent: Look beyond traditional marina boundaries. Our location aware system reveals skilled crew members living in inland areas who are ready to drive to your location. You are no longer limited by visibility at the local docks. Centralized Coordination: Consolidate all trip logistics, meeting times, captain instructions, and immediate confirmations into a single organized channel. Send a direct job offer and receive a quick confirmation without chasing down replies. FOR MATES AND CREW MEMBERS: MULTIPLY YOUR JOBS CrewMate provides you with a professional identity and consistent visibility in a market that has historically depended on luck or who you know. Professional Crew Profiles: Create a detailed profile highlighting your core skills, maritime certifications, specific fishing specialties, and guest service strengths. Stand out based on your actual capabilities. Build a Verifiable Reputation: Secure repeat captains and build a steady weekly schedule through completed trips and reliable performance. Equal Opportunity for All: The platform levels the playing field for seasonal workers, inland residents, and motivated newcomers. If you show up on time and do the work, captains will find you based on your reliability, not just your social circles. Manage Your Workflow: Find consistent work, apply directly to open trips, and coordinate all your pre trip details in one easy to use application. Stop missing out on opportunities hidden in private group messages. RAISING THE STANDARD FOR CHARTER OPERATIONS CrewMate introduces structure and accountability to an industry that has operated informally for decades. Detailed profiles and reliability tracking ensure that everyone on board knows what to expect before the engines even start. This directly impacts the quality of service your guests receive. A well staffed vessel means smoother trips, better fish handling, improved safety, and more personalized attention for families and anglers. By stabilizing your crew infrastructure, you maintain higher review scores, secure repeat customers, and grow your business. We are launching initially in major Florida boating hubs where charter demand is highest, with flexible expansion planned for new coastal markets. Our model aligns our success with yours, meaning we only win when you secure a successful connection. Download CrewMate today, take full control of your schedule, and experience a smarter way to keep your boat fully staffed and ready for open water.

Screenshots

YACHTWAVE4 screens
Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YACHTWAVE at 95% against Crew's 25%. YACHTWAVE also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Crew's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YACHTWAVE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YACHTWAVE has 164 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of YACHTWAVE's written reviews are positive against 25% of Crew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YACHTWAVE ships an update weekly, Crew every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
YACHTWAVE versus Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYACHTWAVECrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (164 ratings) — better3.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings164 — better7
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYachtWaveJustin Dakich

Customer experience

YACHTWAVE

All ratings164 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.1%

Crew

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

YACHTWAVE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Checklist tasks not updating properly
  • Maintenance scheduling issues
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add photos and documents
  • Offline mode for remote areas
  • Integration with other boat-related apps
  • French language support

Crew

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

YACHTWAVE

No in-app purchases

None

Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YACHTWAVE free?
YACHTWAVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crew free?
Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YACHTWAVE or Crew?
YACHTWAVE is rated higher. YACHTWAVE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Crew averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do YACHTWAVE or Crew have ads?
Crew shows ads; YACHTWAVE does not.
Which is updated more often, YACHTWAVE or Crew?
YACHTWAVE ships an update weekly, and Crew every 5 days. Most recently, YACHTWAVE was updated on October 17, 2026 and Crew on October 5, 2026.

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