Comparison

Should I Sail vs SideTVs

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

Head to head
About

Should I Sail

Features
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Should I Sail tells you whether conditions are right to go sailing — before you leave the dock. Get notified if they ever change before your departure. Anchor silently, knowing you will get notified if your anchor ever drags. Tap any point on the ocean and instantly get a clear, color-coded verdict: Yes / Challenging / Requires Safety Gear / Only if You Must / No. The answer is tailored to your specific boat type, so a 50-ft cruiser and a dinghy get different answers under the same conditions. See exactly which weather parameters drove the score so you can make an informed call. ON THE WATER Your boat pin tracks your live GPS position with compass heading. A speed-over-ground badge shows your knots in real time. The OpenSeaMap nautical chart overlay adds depth contours, buoys, and hazard markers right on the map. MARINE WEATHER Full hourly forecasts at any sea point and route you draw worldwide. Wind speed & gusts, wave height & direction, swell, current speed & direction, visibility, and precipitation — all sourced from real marine data. Browse any of the 24 hours in a day, and every metric updates instantly. A compass-rose overlay shows wind, wave, swell, and current directions at a glance. ROUTE PLANNER Drop waypoints on the map to plan your sail. Pick a departure time and the app scores every segment by sailing conditions, calculates arrival times at each waypoint based on your vessel's cruising speed, and warns you if any segment crosses land. Save, rename, and revisit routes any time. TRACK RECORDING Record your GPS track in the background — survives the app being closed or killed by the OS. When you finish, review total distance, duration, average speed, and top speed. Recording stops automatically when you reach shore. Convert any sail into a saved route. ANCHOR WATCH Three steps: place an anchor on the map, enter the chain length and get some rest. The app looks up water depth automatically from the GEBCO global database, calculates your safe swing radius, and runs continuous drag detection as a background service — screen off is fine. A full-screen alarm fires the moment your boat strays outside the safe zone. Snooze or stop the watch instantly. Terms of Use: https://shouldisail.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://shouldisail.com/privacy

About

SideTVs

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for smart TVs
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • ADB control for Android TVs
  • Media and document casting
  • App management (Pro)
  • Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
Features
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd

Screenshots

Should I Sail3 screens
SideTVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

Should I Sail and SideTVs are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Should I Sail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Should I Sail ships an update every 4 weeks, SideTVs monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Should I Sail versus SideTVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShould I SailSideTVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEran Yanikov强 王

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Should I Sail

Subscriptions1
  • Should I Sail Pro$49.991 Year
2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree

Questions

Is Should I Sail free?
Should I Sail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Should I Sail or SideTVs have ads?
Neither Should I Sail nor SideTVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Should I Sail or SideTVs?
Should I Sail ships an update every 4 weeks, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, Should I Sail was updated on September 16, 2026 and SideTVs on September 25, 2026.

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