Comparison

Boating vs QUBE NYC

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

Head to head
About

Boating

Access the world's largest powerboat magazine with certified boat tests, DIY maintenance guides, and expert insights. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with offline access and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Certified boat tests
  • DIY maintenance guides
  • Expert editorial content
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Interactive table of contents
Features
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BOATING is the world’s largest powerboat magazine, with certified boat tests, DIY maintenance, and more. Our trusted team of editors provide expertise and love of the sport covering everything from the latest on the waterfront, to runabouts, sportfish convertibles, luxury showpieces, and beyond. Site: https://boatingmag.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. BOATING publishes 8 issues a year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

QUBE NYC

This licensed dispensary offers high-quality cannabis products and a premium experience for New Yorkers and visitors. Whether shopping in person in Times Square or ordering from home, it aims to provide excellent service and products.

Highlights
  • Licensed dispensary
  • High-quality cannabis products
  • Premium customer experience
  • In-person shopping
  • Delivery service
Features
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New York City runs on energy, and so does QUBE. Planted at the corner of 39th Street and Broadway, right in the heart of Times Square, QUBE is Manhattan’s premier cannabis destination — a licensed dispensary built for New Yorkers and visitors who expect the best. Whether you’re stepping in from the Midtown bustle or ordering from your couch across the borough, QUBE brings high quality cannabis and a genuinely great experience to every interaction.

Screenshots

Boating4 screens
QUBE NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QUBE NYC at none against Boating's 10. Boating's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Boating sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. QUBE NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Boating against 5.0 for QUBE NYC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boating ships an update every 2 months, QUBE NYC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Boating versus QUBE NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoatingQUBE NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCQUBE USA LLC

Customer experience

Boating

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QUBE NYC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Boating

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Feb-27$7.99
  • November/December 2026$7.99
  • Apr-26$7.99
Show 6 more
  • Boating Buyers Guide 2027$7.99
  • June/July 2026$7.99
  • Oct-26$7.99
  • Pontoon Boat Buyers Guide 2026$7.99
  • Mar-26$7.99
  • May-26$7.99
None

QUBE NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boating free?
Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QUBE NYC free?
QUBE NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boating or QUBE NYC?
Boating and QUBE NYC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Boating or QUBE NYC have ads?
Neither Boating nor QUBE NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boating or QUBE NYC?
Boating ships an update every 2 months, and QUBE NYC monthly. Most recently, Boating was updated on October 30, 2026 and QUBE NYC on November 5, 2026.

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