Comparison

PassageMaker vs Mobile Cooling

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

Mobile Cooling

Remotely manage your compatible cooler's temperature, power, and settings via Bluetooth. Monitor battery protection, view power sources, and receive alerts for open lids. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • On/off and compartment control
  • Battery protection settings
  • Temperature unit selection
  • Power source monitoring
  • Lid open alerts
Features
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Use the Mobile Cooling app to control your CFX3, CFX5 and CFX2 cooler from a distance, providing you have a suitable Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to your cooler. Use the Mobile Cooling app to: · Control and monitor temperatures remotely (distance depends on environment) · Turn your cooler off/on, and/or control individual compartments · Set your battery protection level · Select temperature unit (°C or °F) · View which power source your cooler is running on – AC or DC · View the supply voltage level if running on DC power (CFX3 and CFX5) · See whether your cooler lid is open, and receive an alert if left open for more than 3 mins Compatible products: CFX3 , CFX5 and CFX2

Screenshots

PassageMaker4 screens
Mobile Cooling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PassageMaker at 4.2 against Mobile Cooling's 1.5. Mobile Cooling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 46). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Mobile Cooling asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PassageMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 122 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of PassageMaker's written reviews are positive against 11% of Mobile Cooling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PassageMaker versus Mobile Cooling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassageMakerMobile Cooling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better1.5 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB66 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperFlying Media Group, LLCDometic Group AB

Customer experience

PassageMaker

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

Mobile Cooling

All ratings122 ratings
Positive10.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative85.2%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative74.3%

Bugs and requests

PassageMaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mobile Cooling

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth pairing problems
  • WiFi connectivity failures
  • Temperature settings reset unexpectedly
  • Graphs and data displays not working correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add CarPlay support
  • Improve historical data tracking
  • Provide more detailed power metrics
  • Allow customization of interface

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

Mobile Cooling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassageMaker free?
PassageMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Cooling free?
Mobile Cooling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PassageMaker or Mobile Cooling?
PassageMaker is rated higher. PassageMaker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Mobile Cooling averages 1.5 from 122 ratings.
Do PassageMaker or Mobile Cooling have ads?
Neither PassageMaker nor Mobile Cooling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or Mobile Cooling?
PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Mobile Cooling every 3 months. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mobile Cooling on September 28, 2026.

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