SureShade Control vs Calanova
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
Calanova
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Port Calanova lets you easily manage your services and reservations from your mobile device. Check port information, review your reservations, access important communications, and manage tasks related to your boat from a single app. With the app, you can check useful Port Calanova information, manage available reservations and services, access your data and communications, review the status of your reservations and payments, and stay up to date with port news and notices. A convenient and direct way to stay connected with Port Calanova wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calanova at every 3 weeks against SureShade Control's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SureShade Control ships an update every 3 months, Calanova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SureShade Control | Calanova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | Ideris |
In-app purchases
SureShade Control
No in-app purchases
Calanova
No in-app purchases
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