MarkSetBot vs Lights Out Sailing
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
Lights Out Sailing
Enhance your sailing experience with real-time data and race tools. Capture onboard footage, track speed and heading, and perfect your race starts with precise metrics. Customize your interface and sync with other devices for a connected sailing adventure.
- Onboard footage capture
- Real-time speedometer and compass
- Distance to line metrics
- Customizable race layouts
- Fleet synchronization
- Onboard camera sharing
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Lights Out - Your Ultimate Sailing Companion Join sailors worldwide who trust Lights Out Sailing to enhance their time on the water. Whether you’re competing in world championships or enjoying a weekend cruise, Lights Out Sailing provides real-time data and cutting-edge tools to elevate your sailing experience. FEATURES YOU CAN RELY ON Maximize your performance with powerful tools and onboard footage features: - Onboard Footage: Capture every moment and save footage directly to your camera roll. - Speedometer & Compass: Get real-time speed over ground and magnetic heading. - Pings & Distance to Line: Perfect your race starts with precise distance-to-line metrics. - Custom Layouts: Personalize your interface in two different race modes. SYNC WITH CHANNELS Effortlessly connect with other devices to share and synchronize start timers with your fleet, ensuring everyone is in sync for the perfect start. Enjoy sharing your synced onboard cams to as soon as you hit the dock to see all sides of the action. BUILT FOR SAILORS We're constantly pushing new features and updates based on feedback from sailors around the world. Lights Out is built by sailors, for sailors, to bring us into a new era of connected instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MarkSetBot at 5.0 against Lights Out Sailing's 4.5. MarkSetBot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Lights Out Sailing's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Lights Out Sailing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month. MarkSetBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarkSetBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
MarkSetBot ships an update every 6 weeks, Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarkSetBot | Lights Out Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macro Connect | WhitServe LLC |
Customer experience
MarkSetBot
Lights Out Sailing
In-app purchases
MarkSetBot
No in-app purchases
Lights Out Sailing
- Lights Out Sailing3 Days trial$13.491 Month
- Lights Out Sailing7 Days trial$98.991 Year
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