BoatzBy vs DBMIBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoatzBy
Access comprehensive boat information by searching for a boat's name. Discover details about the vessel, its owner, ratings, and address. Easily view full details when multiple results are available.
- Search by boat name
- View boat details
- Access owner information
- See owner ratings
- Display owner address
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BoatzBy allows anyone to find out lots of information about boats by looking up the boat's name. Given the boat name or partial name on the boat will also allow look up all information about that boat, its owner, his/her ratings and details. Owner address and boat details are also presented in a simple display. When multiple results are found the user can simply select the owner name and boat name and see full details.
DBMIBS
Navigate the world's largest boat and yacht show with this official app. Discover a vast range of watercraft, from kayaks to superyachts, and explore the latest marine innovations. Plan your visit with interactive maps, event schedules, and exhibitor information.
- Exhibitor search and favorites
- Filter new and brokerage boats
- Special events and seminar schedule
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Official App. DBMIBS is the largest boat and yacht show in the world. The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yachting event in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations and marine accessories. Search for exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. Filter through new and brokerage boats at the show. View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. Use maps to navigate between the show's 6 locations. Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BoatzBy at 5.0 against DBMIBS's 1.4. BoatzBy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DBMIBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BoatzBy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBMIBS has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BoatzBy ships an update every 5 months, DBMIBS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoatzBy | DBMIBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Randolph W Duerr | INFORMA GROUP PLC |
Customer experience
BoatzBy
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In-app purchases
BoatzBy
No in-app purchases
DBMIBS
No in-app purchases
