Comparison

Yacht Timer vs MarkSetBot

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

Head to head
About

Yacht Timer

A simple sailing race timer with a clean design. Set timer durations by tapping minutes and sync to the nearest minute. The timer continues even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Clean and easy-to-use design
  • Tap to set timer duration
  • Sync to nearest minute
  • Sound signals
  • Background operation
Features
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Yacht Timer is a simple, reliable race-day companion built for sailors. Designed to be fast and effortless on the water, Yacht Timer gives you clear countdowns, strong sound signals and the information you need to hit the starting line at the right moment. Set your countdown with a single tap, sync to the nearest minute at any time, and let Yacht Timer keep track of the start — even when the app isn't open. BUILT FOR THE START • Fast, one-tap race countdown setup • Sync to the nearest minute at any time • Clear visual countdown and strong sound signals • Reliable timing that continues in the background • Landscape support on iPhone and iPad • Quickly postpone and restart when the race is delayed • Clean interface designed to stay out of your way YACHT TIMER PRO Unlock Yacht Timer Pro for the complete race-day experience. • Dashboard — customize your instruments and their order • Race Timer — extended countdowns up to 99 minutes • Race Navigator — see your speed and heading while racing • Race Stopwatch — track your elapsed race time • Hands-free — reduce interaction while sailing YACHT TIMER FOR APPLE WATCH Take Yacht Timer onto the water without your iPhone. The standalone Apple Watch app brings your race instruments directly to your wrist — including the Race Timer, Navigator and Stopwatch. Whether you're preparing for a club race or lining up for a competitive start, Yacht Timer is designed around one goal: less time operating your devices, more time sailing. Simple when you need it. Powerful when you want it. Enjoy the race.

About

MarkSetBot

This app controls an automated sailboat racing mark using any smart device. It requires ownership of the physical MarkSetBot or use of CourseSetter software. It's designed for sailboat racing organizers and participants.

Highlights
  • Smartphone, tablet, or PC control
  • Automated sailboat racing mark
  • Requires MarkSetBot hardware
  • CourseSetter software integration
Features
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MarkSetBot is the automated sailboat racing mark. The mark is controlled with any smart phone, tablet, or PC. There's a Botter Way WARNING: You must own a MarkSetBot or use CourseSetter to use this app. www.marksetbot.com

Screenshots

Yacht Timer4 screens
MarkSetBot1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MarkSetBot at 5.0 against Yacht Timer's 4.5. MarkSetBot also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Yacht Timer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarkSetBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yacht Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yacht Timer ships an update every 5 months, MarkSetBot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yacht Timer versus MarkSetBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYacht TimerMarkSetBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarko TadicMacro Connect

Customer experience

Yacht Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

MarkSetBot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yacht Timer

No in-app purchases

None

MarkSetBot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yacht Timer free?
Yacht Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkSetBot free?
MarkSetBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yacht Timer or MarkSetBot?
MarkSetBot is rated higher. Yacht Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MarkSetBot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Yacht Timer or MarkSetBot have ads?
Neither Yacht Timer nor MarkSetBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yacht Timer or MarkSetBot?
Yacht Timer ships an update every 5 months, and MarkSetBot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yacht Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and MarkSetBot on October 11, 2026.

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