Samboat vs Homewatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samboat
Discover and book boats worldwide for your next vacation or water adventure. Connect with local boat owners to find the perfect yacht or vessel, with or without a skipper. You can also list your own boat for rental and manage bookings with insurance coverage.
- Worldwide boat rentals
- Search by destination, boat type, date
- Option to rent with or without a skipper
- List your boat for rental
- Manage bookings and insurance
- Online contract signing
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SamBoat is an easy-to-use boat rental platform that connects local boat owners and renters worldwide. Compare more than 50 000 yachts & boats in minutes and sail away from thousands of sunny destinations with or without a skipper. Your boat is ready. “Global boat rental platform SamBoat announces rebrand amid international industry mergers and business growth” - Traveldailynews ◆HOW DOES IT WORK?◆ Renting a boat on SamBoat is easy, you just have to search for a boat according to your criteria (destination, type of boat, date, number of passengers, with or without skipper...) and select the boat of your choice. See something you like? You can book online and discuss with the boat owner to arrange the perfect trip at sea! ◆SAIL AWAY FROM THOUSANDS OF SUNNY DESTINATIONS◆ Whether you want to go on a water adventure with friends or family, SamBoat is the perfect app for your seaside holidays. Embark on a cruise with your family on a comfortable sailboat or enjoy the company of friends on a motorboat. For the ultimate relaxation on turquoise waters, book a catamaran with a skipper. Our boat rentals also offer thrilling experiences like wakeboarding or water skiing. Fishing enthusiasts can rent a boat for sport fishing in the best spots. For guided tours, you can hire a local guide who will show your friends unique places off the beaten path throughout your journey. ◆RENT OUT YOUR BOAT◆ If you own a boat, you can manage your rentals by accepting or declining booking requests. SamBoat provides you with comprehensive insurance coverage. Listing your boat is free and without any commitment. Just add the boat details, rental price, availability, and attractive photos. When you receive a booking request, you can accept or reject the renter based on their boating experience (nautical CV) and received evaluations. On the day of the rental, conduct a boat inventory and sign the rental contract provided by SamBoat. If possible, hand over the boat to the renter personally. ◆NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS◆ Renting a boat without a license is possible if you travel with a skipper who will pilot the boat and guide you to the best navigation spots. If you choose to rent a motorboat without a skipper, you must hold a boat license to ensure safe navigation and the security of your family during your trip. ◆SIMPLIFIED RENTAL PROCESS◆ The app will guide you through the electronic signature of the contract, which will be directly sent to SamBoat. At the beginning and end of the boat rental, you will receive a copy of the contract via email. For remote ports without network coverage, the rental request can be preloaded, and the rest of the contract can be completed offline. Our app will wait for network coverage to send the contract. ◆WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US◆ "A significant advantage over the competition is the possibility of managing the security deposit directly." - Nicholas "Amazing holiday in Ibizawith friends and the skipper! The boat is fantastic! We went fishing and water skiing on the turquoise water." - Amelia ◆CONTACT US◆ For your next adventure, please contact us at the following address: application@samboat.com Website: https://www.samboat.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samboat.fr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samboat/
Homewatch
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Download our app and improve your travel experience. Do your check-in online easily, keep in one place all the information about our apartments and location, manage your booking on the go. This app is also available for property owners who want to know everything about their profits, forecast and much more. There are more features available such as: - Secure online payment - Access the apartment via code - Save your favourite rooms/apartments - Check availability
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Homewatch at none against Samboat's shown. Samboat's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samboat ships an update every 5 weeks, Homewatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 27, 2026 and December 13, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Samboat | Homewatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LACANI | Solutions Plus srl |
In-app purchases
Samboat
No in-app purchases
Homewatch
No in-app purchases









