PassageMaker vs Mobile Cooling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline reading of downloaded issues
- Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia)
- Adjustable font sizes
- Interactive table of contents
- Bookmark saved articles
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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.
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.
- Remote temperature control
- On/off and compartment control
- Battery protection settings
- Temperature unit selection
- Power source monitoring
- Lid open alerts
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassageMaker | Mobile Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (51 ratings) — better | 1.5 (122 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 | 122 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Flying Media Group, LLC | Dometic Group AB |
Customer experience
PassageMaker
Mobile Cooling
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
PassageMaker
- 1 Year | PassageMaker1 Month trial$27.001 Year
- April 2014 Issue$5.99
- May/June 2014 Issue$5.99
- January/February 2018$5.99
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- 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
Mobile Cooling
No in-app purchases









