Comparison

MarkSetBot vs RaceTac Committee

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

Head to head
About

MarkSetBot

This app controls an automated sailboat racing mark using any smart device. It requires ownership of the physical MarkSetBot or use of CourseSetter software. It's designed for sailboat racing organizers and participants.

Highlights
  • Smartphone, tablet, or PC control
  • Automated sailboat racing mark
  • Requires MarkSetBot hardware
  • CourseSetter software integration
Features
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MarkSetBot is the automated sailboat racing mark. The mark is controlled with any smart phone, tablet, or PC. There's a Botter Way WARNING: You must own a MarkSetBot or use CourseSetter to use this app. www.marksetbot.com

About

RaceTac Committee

This app assists regatta committees with race management. It supports various start sequences, finish time logging, and race scoring for different handicapping systems. Features include customizable alerts, division management, and data export options.

Highlights
  • Rule 26 and Match Racing Rule C3 start sequence support
  • Finish time logging and race scoring
  • PHRF, SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick handicapping
  • Customizable sound or voice alerts for start sequences
  • Division and signal flag management
  • Automatic log saving and CSV/Excel export
  • Boat management and import from CSV
Features
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Features: Supports the full 'Rule 26' and Match Racing 'Rule C3' start sequence and scoring from the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) Supports Finish Time logging and Race Scoring for Time-on-Distance PHRF races as well as Time-on-Time systems (SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick). Start Sequence Timer: - Displays countdown and instructions for the next Committee action. - Sound or Voice alerts and countdowns to major events using either Tones or Voice Announcements. Keeps your hands free to sound signals, change flags, etc... (See iOS settings under 'RaceTac Committee') - Includes pre-warning alert option (Alert signal one minute before first division warning). - Includes optional gap time between divisions, or zero for 'rolling starts'. - Rule 30 prep flag support. (I, Z, U, Black Flag, Z with I, or standard Papa) - Allows multiple divisions, with indication of which division is in its start sequence. - Division and Signal Flags. Shows flag for upcoming hoist or drop event. - Division Flags can be solid colors or numeric signal flags. - Supports start postponement (AP Signal) via 'AP Flag' toolbar item. Resets Race Start Time so that 'Warning' is one minute after AP Down (Per the RRS) Finish Time Log: - Quickly log a finish time with a tap in a large clock area. - Add and Edit boats, including name, sail #, Handicap, Division, and finish codes. - Delete erroneous entries. - 'Night Mode' for night time visibility. - Saves the log automatically for later review. - Email the log to you or your committee members in either CSV or Excel format. Boat Management and Scoring: - Save boat info such as ID (name), Sail number, Handicap, and default division. - Supports PHRF, SCHRS, IRC, and Portsmouth Yardstick handicapping system at the Division level. - Makes entry later much easier. - Score a race right in the app. Loads the log and race data quickly into scoring module. - Import boats from a CSV file in Boat Management. - Email the race scoring results as a spreadsheet. - See the 'More' button for these options. Benefits: - Simplifies start sequence timing by providing countdowns to key signals! - Reduces workload, especially when used with Voice announcements! - Helps eliminate problems when recording finish times! - Provides a copy of the times via email for later review. - Get race scores fast, before you get to port. No web system needed.

Screenshots

MarkSetBot1 screens
RaceTac Committee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarkSetBot at Free against RaceTac Committee's $4.99. MarkSetBot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MarkSetBot is free to download; RaceTac Committee costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarkSetBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, RaceTac Committee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MarkSetBot versus RaceTac Committee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkSetBotRaceTac Committee
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacro ConnectDavid Hubbard

Customer experience

MarkSetBot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RaceTac Committee

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MarkSetBot

No in-app purchases

None

RaceTac Committee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkSetBot free?
MarkSetBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceTac Committee free?
RaceTac Committee costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MarkSetBot or RaceTac Committee?
MarkSetBot is rated higher. MarkSetBot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RaceTac Committee averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MarkSetBot or RaceTac Committee have ads?
Neither MarkSetBot nor RaceTac Committee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkSetBot or RaceTac Committee?
MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, and RaceTac Committee every 2 months. Most recently, MarkSetBot was updated on November 1, 2026 and RaceTac Committee on October 29, 2026.

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