# Boat Partner vs Readmate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Readmate at free against Boat Partner's subscription. Readmate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (38 vs 8). Boat Partner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boat Partner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Readmate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readmate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Boat Partner's written reviews are positive against 89% of Readmate's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat Partner | Readmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-partner/id6760083990/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmate-book-highlights/id6770665938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hard Candy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882537930) | [WHITESSPACE SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777285582) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-partner/id6760083990)

Manage all aspects of boat ownership, from scheduling and maintenance to logging trips and sharing expenses with partners. Organize contacts, track costs, and maintain a photo gallery, all with offline support. This app simplifies shared boat ownership and individual management.

**Highlights:** Calendar with partner rotation, Cruise logging (engine hours, fuel, costs), Photo gallery with cloud sync, Maintenance checklists, Issue reporting with photos, Partner messaging and forum, Offline support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| YachtBot | $24.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| YachtBot | $249.00 | per year |


### Readmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmate-book-highlights/id6770665938)

This app helps you revisit and organize your saved book highlights and personal notes. It syncs with your reading history, allowing you to rediscover meaningful passages and share them as beautifully designed cards. Keep your favorite quotes accessible through widgets and search functionality.

**Highlights:** Sync WeRead highlights and thoughts, Organize highlights by book, Daily highlight reminders, Search highlights and books, Create shareable highlight cards, Home screen widgets for highlights and bookshelf

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boat Partner free?

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

### Is Readmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boat Partner or Readmate?

Readmate is rated higher. Boat Partner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Readmate averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Boat Partner or Readmate have ads?

Neither Boat Partner nor Readmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boat Partner or Readmate?

Boat Partner ships an update every 4 days, and Readmate every 4 days. Most recently, Boat Partner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Readmate on October 31, 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.*