BoatSpeed vs Sailtab Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoatSpeed
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BoatSpeed is a simple and reliable GPS speedometer designed specifically for life on the water. Whether you’re sailing, cruising, or enjoying water sports, BoatSpeed gives you the essential navigation data you need at a glance. Key Features Displays Speed Over Ground (SOG) in knots. Shows Course Over Ground (COG) in degrees. Track Recording: capture your routes directly from the app and save them for later review or sharing. Clean, uncluttered interface optimized for outdoor visibility. Day and night modes for better readability in all conditions. Works offline once GPS is active – no internet connection required. Made for Boaters Unlike generic speedometer apps, BoatSpeed is built with sailors and boaters in mind. The large digits make it easy to read in bright sunlight, while the minimal design keeps your focus on the water instead of your phone. Why Choose BoatSpeed? No ads. No distractions. Just the data you need—accurate speed, heading, and now the ability to record your tracks—so you can enjoy a safer and more enjoyable time on the water. Download BoatSpeed today and turn your phone into a powerful boating companion.
Sailtab Controller
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IMPORTANT: Sailtab Controller only works if you have a Sailtab marine instrument system installed on your boat. Without Sailtab hardware on board, this app has no function. Please do not download it unless you own a Sailtab system. Sailtab Controller turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless display and remote for the Sailtab marine sailing instrument system on your boat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BoatSpeed at every 2 weeks against Sailtab Controller's monthly. Sailtab Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
BoatSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, Sailtab Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoatSpeed | Sailtab Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ignacio Lacosta | FRAKTAL DENIZCILIK YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
BoatSpeed
No in-app purchases
Sailtab Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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