Nautinect Autopilot vs SailorGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nautinect Autopilot
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Control your boat from your phone. This app support the Nautinect Autopilot controller and the DIY bluetooth autopilot. More info on nautinect.com This autopilot can control any type of actuator, hydraulic drives, linear drives and wheel drives. It support actuators up to 40 Amps, which are basically all autopilots. The Size of the boat does not matter, it can control everything.
SailorGuard
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SailorGuard brings real-time awareness, safety automation, and remote visibility to your boat. Whether you're onboard or miles away, you always know what's happening. SMART ALERTS • Anchor drift detection with geofence boundaries • Wind speed warnings before conditions become dangerous • Depth alarms to prevent grounding • Instant push notifications to your phone • Victron smart shunt integration (battery monitor) ANCHOR MONITORING & CONTROL • Live anchor position on map • Chain length visualization • Remote anchor control (raise, lower, stop) • Automatic alerts when boundaries are violated LIVE INSTRUMENTS • Real-time wind speed & direction • Depth readings • GPS position & course • All data synced via SignalK CONNECTED ANYWHERE • Monitor your boat from anywhere in the world • Secure cloud connection • Works on local WiFi and remotely • SignalK integration for seamless data PEACE OF MIND Sleep soundly knowing SailorGuard is watching. Get alerted the moment something needs your attention. Perfect for sailors, cruisers, and boat owners who want smarter, safer boating. Learn more: www.sailorguard.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SailorGuard at weekly against Nautinect Autopilot's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nautinect Autopilot ships an update every 6 weeks, SailorGuard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nautinect Autopilot | SailorGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pieter Oskam | Webrise Digitral |
In-app purchases
Nautinect Autopilot
No in-app purchases
SailorGuard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nautinect Autopilot free?
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Do Nautinect Autopilot or SailorGuard have ads?
Which is updated more often, Nautinect Autopilot or SailorGuard?
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