Comparison

Boat Buddy vs QText

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

Head to head
About

Boat Buddy

Features
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BoatBuddy brings your GPS, tides, and fishing logbook together in one offline-first boating app. Track every trip, watch the tides, and remember your best spots. All data stays on your device with a simple one-time purchase. • Today dashboard - See GPS readiness, tide cache status, and launch checklist at a glance - View the next tide event with a dedicated card - Start a new trip with one tap - Use quick actions to jump into logging or maps • Trip tracking map - Run a cockpit-style map while underway - Watch live speed, heading, distance, and trip timer - Leave a breadcrumb trail of your route - Drop category waypoints for ramps, spots, and more - Mark a new spot with a single tap - Turn on anchor drift watch for peace of mind • Smart tide tools - Search NOAA CO-OPS tide stations and save favorites - See current tide state and the next high and low - Scrub through a 24‑hour tide graph - Get a 7‑day tide outlook for planning - Keep a 7‑day offline tide cache for poor‑signal days - Use the fishing window heuristic to spot better bite times - Set tide reminders so you don’t miss the change • Fishing logbook - Keep a complete log of trips, catches, spots, and maintenance - Open detailed trip pages with route map, stats, notes, and catches - Add a catch in seconds with a fast, on‑water friendly flow - Automatically attach GPS, tide, and trip context to each catch - Export your data to CSV, GPX, or PDF for backup or sharing • On‑device species suggestions - Add a photo to a catch and see suggested species - Classification runs locally using Apple’s Vision framework - No network calls and no cloud AI models - Suggestions are just a starting point, never an official ID • Boat profile and checklists - Create a boat profile with what matters for your setup - Use categorized launch checklists with progress tracking - Reset checklists with one tap before each outing - Log boat maintenance and set reminders - Check offline readiness before you leave the dock • Designed for privacy and reliability - Works offline for trips, tide cache, logbook, and exports - No accounts, no analytics, and no third‑party trackers - Clear, user‑visible errors if something fails to save or refresh - Adjustable units for distance, speed, and length • Easy to try, simple to own - One‑time purchase with no subscription - No account to create or manage - Demo mode with sample harbor, route, and log so you can test on land Log your time on the water, track your routes, and understand the tides—download BoatBuddy and make every trip easier to plan, run, and remember. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QText

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QText is a fast, minimalist custom keyboard that keeps your favorite text snippets, templates, and emojis right at your fingertips. Key Features: 1. Instant Access: Paste your most-used texts, addresses, and replies directly into any app with a single tap. 2. Clean & Minimalist: Designed to look seamless and feel effortless to use. 3. Pinned Emoji Shortcuts: Keep your top emojis ready in the keyboard toolbar, and long-press to customize them anytime. 4. Simple & Private: No account required, no tracking, and no unnecessary complexity—your data stays safely on your device. 5. Free Forever: Store up to 3 text slots completely free. 6. Optional Upgrade: Unlock unlimited text slots with a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, ever.

Screenshots

Boat Buddy4 screens
QText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boat Buddy at none against QText's 1. QText's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. QText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boat Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boat Buddy ships an update every 3 months, QText every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Boat Buddy versus QText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoat BuddyQText
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOna Pacholo AsisKok Lam Chong

In-app purchases

None

Boat Buddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QText

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Boat Buddy free?
Boat Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QText free?
QText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boat Buddy or QText have ads?
Neither Boat Buddy nor QText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boat Buddy or QText?
Boat Buddy ships an update every 3 months, and QText every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boat Buddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and QText on October 7, 2026.

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