Comparison

MarkSetBot vs Regatta Countdown Timer

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

Regatta Countdown Timer

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Would you like all the critical information about a Regatta start and fixed mark course on your wrist? This phone and watch app provides select boat instrument features on your phone and wrist via a paired Apple Watch. Includes relevant activities before the start signal (set pin and committee boat locations to define start line, start countdown timer and sync to committee boat time.) Also includes ability to manage waypoints on the companion iPhone app (click on the map) and sync waypoints (marks) to the watch for "GoTo" navigation during the race. Active mark navigation includes a layline assistant to help determine when to tack and fine tune your course. The iPhone app supports all watch features, works without a watch, and also includes a map to visually track your race progress. This application is NOT intended to replace GPS or other key navigational functions and should not be relied on as the sole source of navigational information. This app relies on the underlying GPS software provided by Apple, and may need several seconds to "warm up" for the most accurate GPS readings. See the support page for tips on getting the most out of the app.

Screenshots

MarkSetBot1 screens
Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MarkSetBot at every 6 weeks against Regatta Countdown Timer's every 5 months. MarkSetBot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, Regatta Countdown Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MarkSetBot versus Regatta Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkSetBotRegatta Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacro ConnectSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.

In-app purchases

None

MarkSetBot

No in-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkSetBot free?
MarkSetBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkSetBot or Regatta Countdown Timer have ads?
Neither MarkSetBot nor Regatta Countdown Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkSetBot or Regatta Countdown Timer?
MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Regatta Countdown Timer every 5 months. Most recently, MarkSetBot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Regatta Countdown Timer on October 3, 2026.

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