SureShade Control vs LocHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SureShade Control
Control your boat's telescoping shade system remotely via Bluetooth. Manage shade extension, retraction, and access diagnostics, usage history, and reset functions from your smart device. Supports multiple devices for an enhanced boating experience.
- Bluetooth Wireless Connection
- Shade Extension & Retraction
- Diagnostics
- Usage Tracking
- Reset Calibration
- Multiple Device Support
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The SureShade Control App allows the user to control their telescoping boat shade systems via a Bluetooth connection. The App provides extension, retraction, diagnostics, usage, and reset from your smart device. Multiple devices are supported making the boating experience even better Features: Bluetooth Wireless Connection Full Deck Range Coverage Diagnostics Usage Reset Calibration
LocHub
This app streamlines boat system installations and service for authorized dealers. It allows for efficient installation, real-time sensor testing, and easy troubleshooting of systems. Dealers can manage service calls, access resources, and track their activity to provide a better customer experience.
- Efficient installation with IMEI scanning
- Real-time sensor testing
- System troubleshooting and service management
- Access to manuals and training materials
- Record of installation and service activity
- Dealer resource access
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LocHub is the official LocMarine Dealer App, built to make installations and service simpler, faster, and more efficient. INSTALL EFFICIENTLY Scan or enter the IMEI, access the system, test sensors in real time, and complete installations directly from the app. SERVICE WITH EASE Access and troubleshoot LocMarine systems. Manage service calls and verify system operation from one place. PROVIDE A BETTER EXPERIENCE Deliver faster installations and better service while keeping a record of your installation and service activity. WORK ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE Install and service systems when it works for you. Access manuals, wiring diagrams, training materials, dealer resources, and performance information directly from LocHub. Install. Service. Support. Grow. LocHub is part of the LocMarine Dealer Network and requires authorized dealer credentials. LocMarine Telematics LLC Simple. Reliable. Boat Monitoring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LocHub at 5.0 against SureShade Control's 4.0. SureShade Control's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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.
LocHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SureShade Control | LocHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | Locmarine Telematics, LLC |
Customer experience
SureShade Control
LocHub
In-app purchases
SureShade Control
No in-app purchases
LocHub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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