SpeedLink Competition vs Shadow Caster Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedLink Competition
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SpeedLink provides owners of Mercury Racing’s next generation of competition engines (APX, 3.4L V6, & 4.6L V8) the ability to view live engine data and obtain detailed descriptions when a fault occurs. The full functionality of the app is only available when used in conjunction with the Bluetooth Low Energy SpeedLink module. When the app is open and connected to your module it requires a continuous connection and therefore may impact the battery life of your device. Features: • View live engine data : RPM, Battery Voltage, Engine Temperature, Engine Hours, Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature, and more! • Receive active fault alerts and corresponding descriptive fault information • ECU validation tool for race officials to verify correct calibration is in the ECU (APX, 3.4L V6, & 4.6L V8) • Communicate wirelessly to your Mercury Racing competition engine through a Bluetooth Low Energy connection • Allows for normal phone operation – call, text, streaming music, search the web, etc. while connected to your Mercury Racing engine ************ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ************************* • Mercury Racing’s SpeedLink app is free to install. The SpeedLink module can be purchased through Mercury Racing. • The SpeedLink module only works with Mercury Racing marine engines. • The SpeedLink module simply connects to the engine controller diagnostic port located in the vessel.
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Caster Lighting at every 2 months against SpeedLink Competition's every 12 months. SpeedLink Competition's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpeedLink Competition ships an update every 12 months, Shadow Caster Lighting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeedLink Competition | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mercury Marine LLC | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
SpeedLink Competition
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SpeedLink Competition free?
Is Shadow Caster Lighting free?
Do SpeedLink Competition or Shadow Caster Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, SpeedLink Competition or Shadow Caster Lighting?
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