SAIL Mag vs LiTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAIL Mag
This app provides access to the world's most widely read sailing publication. It offers a rich reading experience with features like offline access, customizable text views, and interactive navigation for articles covering cruising, racing, and boat maintenance.
- Offline reading of downloaded issues
- Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia)
- Adjustable font size
- Bookmarks for saved articles
- Interactive table of contents
- Responsive text view
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SAIL is the most widely read sailing publication in the world. Our readers are active sailors of all interests—cruisers, racers, daysailors, and ocean voyagers—committed to their boats, communities, and adventures on the water. SAIL covers the full spectrum of topics in the sailing world: insights into long-range cruising, advice on troubleshooting diesel engines, small boat adventures, racing news, and more. Site: SailMagazine.com FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. SAIL publishes 8 issues a year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.
LiTime
Monitor your smart energy storage battery in real-time via Bluetooth. Remotely control charging modes and view battery levels, temperature, and speeds. This user-friendly app offers effortless energy management.
- Real-time battery monitoring
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote charging control
- View battery levels
- Monitor temperature and speeds
- User-friendly interface
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Experience unparalleled energy monitoring! We proudly present LiTime, your dedicated companion for smart energy storage battery. Key Features: Real-time Monitoring: Utilizing Bluetooth technology, check your energy storage battery's status anytime, anywhere—monitoring battery levels, temperature, and charging/discharging speeds. Remote Control: Conveniently manage your battery remotely, adjusting charging modes to suit your energy needs. User-Friendly: With a sleek and intuitive interface, LiTime is easy for anyone to navigate. Empowering you to effortlessly manage your energy! LiTime, where energy meets freedom. Download now and connect intelligently to the future of energy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAIL Mag at 4.3 against LiTime's 3.1. LiTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SAIL Mag sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LiTime asks for nothing beyond the download.
SAIL Mag holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiTime has 276 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 2% of SAIL Mag's written reviews are positive against 24% of LiTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SAIL Mag ships an update every 3 months, LiTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAIL Mag | LiTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (51 ratings) — better | 3.1 (276 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | 24.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 | 276 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flying Media Group, LLC | Shenzhen Litime Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
SAIL Mag
LiTime
User reviews
SAIL Mag
From 51 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Magazine content is good
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Issues fail to download
- 🐛 Cannot access new issues
- 🐛 Restoring purchases doesn't work
- 🐛 App not formatted for iPad
LiTime
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Provides essential battery information
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring battery status
- ⚡ Works well with the batteries
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth
- 🔒 Requires login/account for basic functionality
- 🔋 Inaccurate battery state of charge readings
- 💤 App goes into standby mode unexpectedly
- 📢 Intrusive ads and unnecessary features
Bugs and requests
SAIL Mag
Reported bugs
31 issues- App crashes and closes out
- Some issues don't load properly
- Issues only viewable upon initial download, then white screen
- Cannot restore or sign in using iTunes account
- Cannot download current issues, only old ones
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- App requires purchase of electronic subscription in addition to print
- Subscription starts in three months time after purchase
- No zoom functionality, text is horrible
- Only first issue of subscription visible, second issue won't load
- Magazines stopped uploading
- App quit working even when buying another subscription
- App unstable
- App doesn't work since October issue
- Crashes when trying to open an issue
- App won't run older issues
- App needs update to be compatible with iOS 8
- Cannot download current issue after countless attempts
- App won't let user download purchases
- App crashes when trying to open an issue
- App doesn't work with iOS 8
- App crashes whenever trying to open a magazine
- App fails to download, then gives an error
- App requires download of new app, but no new app exists
- App requires upgrade, but no upgrade available
- App doesn't let user access previously purchased issues or download current subscription issues
- Past downloads gone after app update
- Shows as not subscribed after app update
- November issue not available in December
- App says user has to pay again for current issue
- Cannot access past downloads or download new magazine without starting a new subscription
- App doesn't work after OS upgrade, cannot read past issues
Requested features
7 requests- Update app to fix download issues
- Improve app stability
- Allow access to past purchases after app updates
- Enable family sharing
- Add zoom functionality
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- Ensure compatibility with latest iOS versions
- Provide timely customer support
LiTime
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Login/account issues prevent access
- Battery status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to monitor individual cell voltages
- Option to set low battery charge thresholds
- Offline mode for remote usage without internet
- Improved battery balancing and management
In-app purchases
SAIL Mag
- 1 Month | SAIL Magazine$2.991 Month
- 1 Year | SAIL Magazine$27.001 Year
- October 2013$5.99
- June 2015$5.99
- December 2015$5.99
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- February 2016$5.99
- June 2016$5.99
- SAIL Magazine$5.99
- June/July 2023$5.99
- 2024 April$5.99
- August/September 2025$5.99
- 2026 March$5.99
- 2025 May$5.99
- January/February 2026$5.99
- 2025 October$5.99
- 2025 March$5.99
- Buyer's Gd & Review 2024$5.99
- 2025 April$5.99
- MHS 2013$6.99
- MHS Spring 2014$6.99
LiTime
No in-app purchases
