# PassageMaker vs Safe Harbor Water

The clearest difference is rating: PassageMaker at 4.2 against Safe Harbor Water's 3.0. PassageMaker also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Safe Harbor Water's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 46) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PassageMaker sells 46 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year. Safe Harbor Water asks for nothing beyond the download.

PassageMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassageMaker has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 7% and 7% positive.

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, Safe Harbor Water every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassageMaker | Safe Harbor Water |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-harbor-water/id1514194559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) | [Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388492683) |

## What reviewers say

### PassageMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (46)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| PassageMaker | $27.00 | per year |
| April 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2020 03 Mar/Apr | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2022 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July August 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Oct | $5.99 | one-time |
| January February 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November December 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May June 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Sept | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2019 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2022 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2027 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2019 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January /February 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/Jun 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Safe Harbor Water

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-harbor-water/id1514194559)

Discover over 150 unique marina locations and their amenities. Members can access exclusive benefits like complimentary nights and discounted fuel. Guests can explore locations and inquire about membership.

**Highlights:** Explore 150+ marina locations, Discover amenities and services, Access member benefits, Unlimited complimentary transient nights, Fuel at cost pricing, Inquire about membership

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassageMaker free?

PassageMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Safe Harbor Water free?

Safe Harbor Water is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PassageMaker or Safe Harbor Water?

PassageMaker is rated higher. PassageMaker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Safe Harbor Water averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PassageMaker or Safe Harbor Water have ads?

Neither PassageMaker nor Safe Harbor Water shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or Safe Harbor Water?

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Safe Harbor Water every 5 weeks. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Safe Harbor Water on September 9, 2026.

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