Comparison

BASSTrakk vs YDIS Smart

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

Head to head
About

BASSTrakk

This app is exclusively for anglers and Marshals involved in Bassmaster tournaments. It utilizes GPS functionality, which may impact battery life with continued background use.

Highlights
  • Tournament participation
  • Marshal duties
  • GPS functionality
  • Angler support
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For use by anglers and Marshals participating in Bassmaster tournaments only. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

YDIS Smart

This application allows authorized Yamaha dealers to access diagnostic functions for Yamaha outboard motors on their smartphones. It requires a dedicated adapter and registration information for the PC version of the diagnostic system.

Highlights
  • Perform inspections of Yamaha outboard motors
  • Access self-diagnostic system functions
  • Use on smartphones
  • Requires dedicated adapter
  • Requires YDIS PC version registration
  • Enable speedometer display with GPS
Features
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YDIS Smart is an application software specifically designed to help users perform inspections of Yamaha outboard motors. YDIS Smart is designed to enable users to use some of the functions of the self-diagnostic system for Yamaha Marine products, Yamaha Diagnostic System (YDIS PC version), on smartphones. YDIS Smart App (“App”) is permitted for use by Yamaha authorized dealers only, and may only be used by the Yamaha authorized dealer for the purpose of providing services to a customer’s Yamaha outboard motor.  If the party accessing or downloading this App is not a Yamaha authorized dealer, then such party is not authorized to use this App and should immediately discontinue usage and delete the App. >How to Use YDIS Smart For details on the operation of YDIS Smart, see the instruction manuals issued by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. >Terms and Conditions for Use Please read and understand these precautions before using this application. YDIS Smart is intended for use exclusively by service staff who perform services and maintenance of Yamaha outboard motors. ・To use YDIS Smart, a dedicated adapter and the registration information for the main software (YDIS PC version) will be required. ・To enable the speedometer display, you need to turn on the GPS function on your smartphone. ・Internet connection via mobile data communication or wireless LAN is required during the user registration process and while using the application. ・To use YDIS Smart, you need to turn on the Bluetooth® function on your smartphone. ・Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ・Do not manipulate this application while the boat is in motion. Otherwise, a collision could result. Yamaha shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, harm, or losses resulting from any accidents occurred during use of this application. ・When you use this application, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will automatically collect the following information: Following information entered for user registration -YDIS Smart adapter serial number, Country ID, Shop ID, Installation Key Some of the following engine information collected by the application -Saved data, Country ID, Shop ID, location information (only when GPS is ON) * Logging data will not be collected automatically. We will use collected information to statistically analyze the usage of this application and to improve our services. Communication charges incurred to use this application shall be borne by the user. For other precautions and disclaimers, see the related instruction manuals.

Screenshots

BASSTrakk4 screens
YDIS Smart1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YDIS Smart at 43% against BASSTrakk's 0%. YDIS Smart also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YDIS Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BASSTrakk's written reviews are positive against 43% of YDIS Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASSTrakk ships an update every 5 months, YDIS Smart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BASSTrakk versus YDIS Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASSTrakkYDIS Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (19 ratings)3.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperB.A.S.S., LLCYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

BASSTrakk

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

YDIS Smart

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

BASSTrakk

No in-app purchases

None

YDIS Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASSTrakk free?
BASSTrakk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YDIS Smart free?
YDIS Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BASSTrakk or YDIS Smart?
YDIS Smart is rated higher. BASSTrakk averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while YDIS Smart averages 3.7 from 16 ratings.
Do BASSTrakk or YDIS Smart have ads?
Neither BASSTrakk nor YDIS Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BASSTrakk or YDIS Smart?
BASSTrakk ships an update every 5 months, and YDIS Smart every 3 months. Most recently, BASSTrakk was updated on October 10, 2026 and YDIS Smart on October 16, 2026.

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