Air Link™ vs SwellSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air Link™
Configure and connect your Air Link device for wireless and wired marine electronics. This app allows you to set up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connections, and manage your device settings. Once configured, the device operates independently.
- Connect Air Link device
- Configure Wi-Fi connection
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Scan for Air Link
- Manage device settings
- Automatic connection re-establishment
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The SailTimer Air Link™ connects wireless and wired marine electronics (www.SailTimerWind.com/AirLink). Use this app to configure your Air Link. Demo video of this app being used to set up the Air Link with wifi and with the wireless SailTimer Wind Instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er_rDp_C3Xo When the app is first used, press Scan to find your Air Link, then press Connect. You can optionally connect the Air Link to the SailTimer Wind Instrument on Bluetooth, using this app. You can also connect your Air Link to wifi for an internet connection using this app. After configuring your Air Link, you can close the app (and could even turn off your phone/tablet). The Air Link will then run, and will attempt to automatically re-establish the same connections the next time it is turned on. License Agreement: https://sailtimerapp.com/Privacy_Policy_EULA_API.htm For any questions, SailTimer Tech Support is prompt and helpful. Email: info@SailTimerinc.com.
SwellSnap
This app provides comprehensive boating and fishing data, consolidating essential information into a single, personalized platform. Designed by experienced boaters, it offers enhanced details and a tailored user experience for maritime activities.
- Boating information
- Fishing information
- Charts and analytics
- Personalized touch
- Multi-function design
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SwellSnap is a multi-function app designed by boaters for boaters. SwellSnap provides all of the boating and fishing information you are used to in one convenient place but with more information and a more personalized touch. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air Link™ at none against SwellSnap's 1. Air Link™ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). SwellSnap's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SwellSnap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Air Link™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air Link™ | SwellSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SailTimer Inc. | Cole Whitmore |
Customer experience
Air Link™
SwellSnap
In-app purchases
Air Link™
No in-app purchases
SwellSnap
- SwellSnap Premium14 Days trial$8.991 Month
