MarkSetBot vs Beat Length Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smartphone, tablet, or PC control
- Automated sailboat racing mark
- Requires MarkSetBot hardware
- CourseSetter software integration
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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
Beat Length Calculator
Calculate beat lengths for dinghy classes quickly and easily. This tool uses course layout, wind speed, and target time for accurate results. It's based on data from sailing experts and other reliable sources.
- Dinghy class beat length calculation
- Course layout input
- Wind speed integration
- Target time setting
- Data-driven accuracy
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Quick & easy calculation of a beat length for many dinghy classes based on course layout, wind speed and target time. Based on data collected by David Campbell-James (https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/running-racing/speed-charts) and other sources (https://starttimerapp.com/beatlength#sources)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MarkSetBot at 5.0 against Beat Length Calculator's 4.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MarkSetBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, Beat Length Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarkSetBot | Beat Length Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macro Connect | Egor Leonenko |
Customer experience
MarkSetBot
Beat Length Calculator
In-app purchases
MarkSetBot
No in-app purchases
Beat Length Calculator
No in-app purchases
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