# PassageMaker vs Harbour

The clearest difference is rating: Harbour at 5.0 against PassageMaker's 4.2. Harbour also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PassageMaker's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PassageMaker sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year and Harbour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Harbour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassageMaker has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, Harbour fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassageMaker | Harbour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbour-read-it-later/id6769560808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) | [Hen Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895444041) |

## 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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (47)**

| 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 |
| 2022 April | $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 |


### Harbour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbour-read-it-later/id6769560808)

Save articles from any source to read later without distractions. Discover curated content and organize your library with tags and collections. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Save articles from any website, Discover curated content, Distraction-free reading experience, Organize with tags and collections, Sync across iPhone, iPad, and web

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Harbour Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Harbour Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassageMaker free?

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

### Is Harbour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PassageMaker or Harbour?

Harbour is rated higher. PassageMaker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Harbour averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PassageMaker or Harbour have ads?

Neither PassageMaker nor Harbour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or Harbour?

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Harbour fortnightly. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Harbour on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*