Comparison

TorqTrac vs PNW Boaters Guide

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

Head to head
About

TorqTrac

This app transforms your smartphone into an advanced on-board computer for compatible electric boat motors. It provides real-time speed, range estimates on a map, navigation with waypoints, and detailed trip logging. Record, save, and share your journeys with ease.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and power display
  • Map-based range estimation
  • Waypoint navigation and ETA
  • Trip logging and sharing
  • Customizable units (metric, nautical, imperial)
Features
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TorqTrac is an upgrade for your on-board computer on your iPhone. It works with the Travel models, Ultralight, Cruise R, T and FP models. TorqTrac communicates wirelessly with your Torqeedo motor: Get the TorqTrac Bluetooth® Low Energy module, available at our online shop or your local Torqeedo dealer. The TorqTrac app is available for free.

 TorqTrac turns your smartphone into an on-board computer like the ones you normally only find for much larger motors. 

- Keep track of how fast you’re moving - your remaining range is displayed on a map in real time
 - Use waypoints for navigation and expected time of arrival
- Trip logging
- Record, save and share trips 

••• IMPORTANT NOTE •••
 TorqTrac requires iOS 11.0 operating system, or higher. TorqTrac supports the Torqeedo Travel, Cruise R/T/FP, and Ultralight drives. No additional accessories are required to use TorqTrac with the 1949-00, 1950-00, 1951-00 and 1952-00 throttle levers. A Bluetooth® transmitter is integrated in these throttle levers. For operation with all other throttles and tillers, please purchase the TorqTrac Bluetooth® module (item no. 1924-00). The TorqTrac Bluetooth® module is available from our online shop or your local Torqeedo dealer. You will find a list of all Torqeedo dealers worldwide on our website at: www.torqeedo.com 

 ••• FEATURES •••

 SPEEDOMETER 
The classic speedometer displays your current speed, power and distance travelled – and, of course: your remaining battery capacity, remaining range (based on current conditions) and distance from your home location. (Note to owners of the Cruise with lead or third-party lithium batteries: Range display is not valid unless your Torqeedo Cruise System has been updated with the capacity and chemical characteristics of your individual battery – see Cruise R / T manual for further information on our website at www.torqeedo.com > Service Centre > Manuals) 

RANGE FOR MAP & WAYPOINTS 
Use the map screen to view the GPS position, course and speed of your boat. A circle on the map indicates your remaining range – it’s easy to see how much farther you can go! Place waypoints and define your favourite locations, and estimate how long it will take to get there. Save your favorite locations in a list. All information is available in real time and takes into account prevailing wind and current conditions, as well as remaining battery capacity. TorqTrac makes use of Google Maps. (Note to Cruise owners with AGM or lead gel batteries: To use the range display, the battery capacity must be activated in the Set-up menu. - see Cruise operating manual for more information on our website at www.torqeedo.com > Service Centre > Manuals) 

 TRIPS 
Save your current trip: Route, highest speed, average speed, total distance with and without motor and trip duration. Export the trip information as a jpg file and share your experiences with friends. 

••• SETTINGS ••• 
All values can be displayed in metric, nautical and Imperial units (e.g. kilometres, nautical miles, miles) 

••• LANGUAGES ••• 
 German, English, French

About

PNW Boaters Guide

Navigate the Salish Sea with this comprehensive guide for Pacific Northwest boaters. Discover marinas, fuel docks, parks, and essential services, along with real-time tide, weather, and wind data. Safety alerts for hazards and local news keep you informed for confident and secure boating.

Highlights
  • 100+ marinas and services
  • WA State Parks and fuel docks
  • Local tides, weather, and wind data
  • Marina maps with zoom
  • Safety alerts for rocks and reefs
  • Puget Sound Creel Reports
  • Reciprocal moorage information
Features
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A complete mobile source for Pacific NW boaters with more than 100 marinas, WA State Parks, fuel docks, boatyards, pump outs, boat launches, and more. Plus marina maps (you can zoom in on and actually read!), local tides, weather, wind, even distances between ports. Places to eat, drink, and shop are included to enhance your enjoyment ashore. Anglers will find Puget Sound Creel Reports, and yacht club members can find reciprocal moorage. There are also alerts when approaching dangerous rocks and reefs that have struck or sunk other boats (using your real time on the water location), and notices of the latest news and information for boating confidently and safely. All free without requiring registration or personal information, and no "In App Purchases"!

Screenshots

TorqTrac4 screens
PNW Boaters Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PNW Boaters Guide at 4.9 against TorqTrac's 3.0. PNW Boaters Guide also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). TorqTrac's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PNW Boaters Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of TorqTrac's written reviews are positive against 0% of PNW Boaters Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TorqTrac ships an update every 16 months, PNW Boaters Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TorqTrac versus PNW Boaters Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorqTracPNW Boaters Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTorqeedoJohn TESSIER

Customer experience

TorqTrac

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral42.9%
Negative21.4%

PNW Boaters Guide

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TorqTrac

No in-app purchases

None

PNW Boaters Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TorqTrac free?
TorqTrac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PNW Boaters Guide free?
PNW Boaters Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TorqTrac or PNW Boaters Guide?
PNW Boaters Guide is rated higher. TorqTrac averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PNW Boaters Guide averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do TorqTrac or PNW Boaters Guide have ads?
PNW Boaters Guide shows ads; TorqTrac does not.
Which is updated more often, TorqTrac or PNW Boaters Guide?
TorqTrac ships an update every 16 months, and PNW Boaters Guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, TorqTrac was updated on September 3, 2026 and PNW Boaters Guide on June 1, 2026.

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