Comparison

BoatSpeed vs Sailtab Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BoatSpeed

Features
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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.

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Sailtab Controller

Features
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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.

Screenshots

BoatSpeed4 screens
Sailtab Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoatSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, Sailtab Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BoatSpeed versus Sailtab Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoatSpeedSailtab Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnacio LacostaFRAKTAL DENIZCILIK YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

BoatSpeed

No in-app purchases

None

Sailtab Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoatSpeed free?
BoatSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sailtab Controller free?
Sailtab Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BoatSpeed or Sailtab Controller have ads?
Neither BoatSpeed nor Sailtab Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoatSpeed or Sailtab Controller?
BoatSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sailtab Controller monthly. Most recently, BoatSpeed was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sailtab Controller on October 10, 2026.

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