Spinlock Rig vs Sailtab Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spinlock Rig
Log and manage sailing rig settings for multiple boats and crew. Easily customize, share, and access your sailing data anytime, anywhere. Offers preloaded settings and import options for various boat classes.
- Log rig settings for multiple boats
- Share settings with crew and partners
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- Preloaded settings for various classes
- Customize, duplicate, import, and delete logs
- Offline access to stored information
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The Rig-Sense App is a simple mobile application for logging rig settings on any sailing boat. By using this App you can store multiple settings, for multiple boats and share with the crew, training partners, classes, coaches and the rest of the world. The intuitive and easy-to-use interface of the App makes it easy for anyone to use and understand. You can log all sorts of information such as shroud settings and type of spinnaker for different wind ranges and sea states. Either start from scratch, import, or choose from the long list of preloaded settings available for most classes. Once added, logs can be customised to your liking for your optimum settings. Duplicate, import, share and delete your logs with ease to keep organised and up to date with latest settings. All the information is stored on your Phone or Tablet, so you can access your information anytime anywhere. For more information, please visit our website www.spinlock.co.uk
Sailtab Controller
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IMPORTANT: Sailtab Controller only works if you have a Sailtab marine instrument system installed on your boat. Without Sailtab hardware on board, this app has no function. Please do not download it unless you own a Sailtab system. Sailtab Controller turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless display and remote for the Sailtab marine sailing instrument system on your boat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sailtab Controller at monthly against Spinlock Rig's every 11 months. Sailtab Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Spinlock Rig ships an update every 11 months, Sailtab Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spinlock Rig | Sailtab Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spinlock Ltd | FRAKTAL DENIZCILIK YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Spinlock Rig
No in-app purchases
Sailtab Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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