Comparison

ShipTrack vs SideTVs

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

Head to head
About

ShipTrack

Features
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ShipTrack is the career companion every professional seafarer deserves. Keep certificates, documents and sea service in one place — beautifully organized, always backed up, and never expired without warning. WHY SEAFARERS LOVE SHIPTRACK Never miss a renewal Smart reminders alert you weeks before any STCW certificate, medical, passport or visa expires. Add multiple reminder rules per item. Scan, don't type Point your camera at a certificate and OCR fills in the name, number and dates automatically. Saves hours over a long career. Sea time you can trust Log every contract — vessel, IMO, flag, rank, dates, currency, paid status. ShipTrack calculates total sea days and contract progress for you. Multi-currency, ready for tax season. A career PDF that looks the part Generate a polished, branded report ready to email to crewing agencies. A4 layout, color-coded statuses, vessel timeline. Sync. Lock. Backup. iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad. Face ID / Touch ID app lock. JSON backup & restore so your career is never tied to one device. Calendar built in Add expiry dates straight to Apple Calendar — your reminders show up across all your devices. Designed for the bridge and the engine room Available in English, Polish, German, Dutch, French, Spanish and Russian. Dynamic Type, Dark Mode, VoiceOver friendly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

ShipTrack3 screens
SideTVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SideTVs at Free against ShipTrack's $0.99. SideTVs also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On 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

SideTVs is free to download; ShipTrack costs $0.99 up front. ShipTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShipTrack versus SideTVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShipTrackSideTVs
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB22 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGrzegorz Rakoca强 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShipTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PRO$9.99

Questions

Is ShipTrack free?
ShipTrack costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShipTrack or SideTVs have ads?
Neither ShipTrack nor SideTVs shows ads.

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