Comparison

PassageMaker vs TEDxFoggyBottom

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

Head to head
About

PassageMaker

Access a wealth of information for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers. Discover resources for purchasing and building various boat types, and stay informed about the latest in marine technology and events.

Highlights
  • Offline reading of downloaded issues
  • Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia)
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Interactive table of contents
  • Bookmark saved articles
Features
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PASSAGEMAKER is the trusted authority for 30+ years for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers who live to venture beyond the reef. Rely on resources for purchase and building traditional or custom trawlers, plus multihulls, pilothouse, and bluewater motorsailers. Stay updated with the latest in engines, electronics, gear, and events. Site: https://PassageMaker.com FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. PASSAGEMAKER publishes 8 issues a year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

About

TEDxFoggyBottom

Explore the schedule, speaker bios, and interactive exhibits for a full-day event focused on societal reactions and evolution. This app enhances your experience of the 2019 theme, REACTION, with engaging content.

Highlights
  • Browse event schedule
  • Learn about speakers
  • Preview interactive exhibits
  • Explore 2019 theme: REACTION
  • Full-day event experience
Features
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TEDxFoggyBottom 2019 will bring together brilliant speakers from government, technology, entertainment, medicine, and more. This year's event will be a full-day experience featuring live presenters and interactive exhibits centered around the 2019 theme: REACTION. We will examine the ways in which society acts and reacts to different circumstances: how we climb the biggest mountains, how we reinvent the wheel, and how we constantly evolve with the world around us. With the official TEDxFoggyBottom app, you can browse the schedule, learn more about our speakers, and preview the interactive exhibits.

Screenshots

PassageMaker4 screens
TEDxFoggyBottom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TEDxFoggyBottom at 100% against PassageMaker's 7%. TEDxFoggyBottom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 46). PassageMaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 13). On price, ads 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. PassageMaker sells 46 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year. TEDxFoggyBottom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TEDxFoggyBottom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of PassageMaker's written reviews are positive against 100% of TEDxFoggyBottom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, TEDxFoggyBottom every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PassageMaker versus TEDxFoggyBottom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassageMakerTEDxFoggyBottom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB28 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCThe George Washington University

Customer experience

PassageMaker

All ratings51 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%

TEDxFoggyBottom

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

46 purchases

PassageMaker

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year | PassageMaker1 Month trial$27.001 Year
One-time45
  • April 2014 Issue$5.99
  • May/June 2014 Issue$5.99
  • January/February 2018$5.99
Show 42 more
  • 2020 03 Mar/Apr$5.99
  • September 2020$5.99
  • October 2020$5.99
  • January/February 2021$5.99
  • 2021 March$5.99
  • 2021 April$5.99
  • 2022 March$5.99
  • March 2023$5.99
  • July August 2023$5.99
  • 2023 Oct$5.99
  • January February 2024$5.99
  • November December 2023$5.99
  • May June 2023$5.99
  • 2026 March$5.99
  • January/February 2026$5.99
  • 2025 October$5.99
  • 2024 October$5.99
  • 2025 September$5.99
  • 2024 September$5.99
  • 2023 Sept$5.99
  • May/June 2019 issue$5.99
  • July/August 2025$5.99
  • July/August 2022$5.99
  • May/June 2020$5.99
  • July/August 2018 issue$5.99
  • May/June 2018 issue$5.99
  • October 2016 issue$5.99
  • January/February 2027$5.99
  • November/December 2026$5.99
  • July/August 2021$5.99
  • 2026 October$5.99
  • September 2019$5.99
  • January /February 2023$5.99
  • July/August 2017 issue$5.99
  • April 2017 issue$5.99
  • 2026 September$5.99
  • 2026 April$5.99
  • July/August 2024$5.99
  • May/June 2026$5.99
  • 2021 October$5.99
  • November/December 2018$5.99
  • May/Jun 2026$7.99
None

TEDxFoggyBottom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassageMaker free?
PassageMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TEDxFoggyBottom free?
TEDxFoggyBottom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PassageMaker or TEDxFoggyBottom?
TEDxFoggyBottom is rated higher. PassageMaker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while TEDxFoggyBottom averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do PassageMaker or TEDxFoggyBottom have ads?
Neither PassageMaker nor TEDxFoggyBottom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or TEDxFoggyBottom?
PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and TEDxFoggyBottom every 12 months. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on September 22, 2026 and TEDxFoggyBottom on September 22, 2026.

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