MarineMate vs NZ Team
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarineMate
Access essential New Zealand boating information, including tide times, boat ramp locations, VHF channels, and local rules. Stay informed about marine reserves and safety checklists for your next adventure on the water.
- Tide times access
- Boat ramp locations
- VHF channel finder
- Marine reserve rules
- Safety checklist
- Local boating notices
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MarineMate is a smartphone app that allows you to access information on tide times, boat ramp locations, VHF channels, marine reserves and local boating rules wherever you go in New Zealand, all at the palm of your hand. Oceans, rivers lakes. Always bring your mate! Tide info Access information on tide times. VHF channels Stay connected and find the local VHF channel. Marine reserves Find the marine reserves and their rules and permitted activities. Customary management areas Find Mātaitai and Tāiāpure, their rules and permited activities. Safety checklist A handy list to help you pack your essentials. Notices and local boating info Up-to-date info about local events and boating rules for wherever you go. Boat ramp locations Find boat ramps and useful information about them. A link to the NZ Fishing Rules App.
NZ Team
Stay connected with the official team behind the scenes. Get the latest news and updates on upcoming events. Be part of the team's journey.
- Latest news updates
- Upcoming event information
- Official team content
- Push notifications
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Download the official NZ Team app to be part of the team behind the team. Keep up to date with the latest news and upcoming events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MarineMate at 59% against NZ Team's 0%. MarineMate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). NZ Team's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MarineMate ships an update every 3 months, NZ Team every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarineMate | NZ Team |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MEA Mobile | New Zealand Olympic Committee Incorporated |
Customer experience
MarineMate
NZ Team
In-app purchases
MarineMate
No in-app purchases
NZ Team
No in-app purchases
