Comparison

SailBot vs UseePlus

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

Head to head
About

SailBot

Automate sailing race starting signals with this advanced air horn system. Connect via Bluetooth to your iOS device to manage custom start sequences, choose from pre-set ISAF options, or create your own. Ideal for sailing schools, yacht clubs, and race committees seeking a portable and reliable solution.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Automated starting sequences
  • Customizable start sequence editing
  • Pre-set ISAF starting sequences
  • Portable and durable construction
  • iOS app control
Features
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Start your sailing races with style! Connect over Bluetooth to SailBot™, the most advanced air horn system for starting sailing races. Sailbot™ is simply the most flexible and convenient way to automate the audible signals at the start of any sailing race. Sailing schools, yacht clubs, and sailing teams will love the ease of use and durability of construction. Compact, robust, reliable and ready for action; SailBot™ was designed from the ground up to be an integral part of any RC toolkit. Make your Race Committee job easier by automating your starting sequences today! SailBot™ is a self-contained and portable unit that connects to your iPhone or iPod Touch by Bluetooth technology. SailBot™ is the only automatic sailboat race start controller that offers custom start sequence editing and modification. Choose from one of the many included ISAF starting sequences, modify them or create your own. The options are limitless. All software for controlling the horn is contained in the app on your iPhone or iPod Touch so updates are automatic and your device is always up to date. Say goodbye to hard-wired sequences forever! Requires Bluetooth 4.0: iPhone 4s or greater, and iPad 3 or greater

About

UseePlus

This application allows you to view your phone's photo album files directly on your mobile device. It connects via USB to your phone, providing easy access to your media library.

Highlights
  • Connects via USB
  • View photo album files
  • Control software for MFI devices
  • Access phone media library
Features
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USEEPlus is a control software for MFI devices It is connected to the mobile phone via USB You can view your phone's photo album files through the app

Screenshots

SailBot4 screens
UseePlus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SailBot at 100% against UseePlus's 25%. SailBot also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4). UseePlus's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). 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

SailBot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UseePlus has 303 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SailBot's written reviews are positive against 25% of UseePlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SailBot ships an update every 8 months, UseePlus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SailBot versus UseePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailBotUseePlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better2.4 (303 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5303 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlope LLC亮 连

Customer experience

SailBot

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UseePlus

All ratings303 ratings
Positive31.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative67.5%

Bugs and requests

SailBot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UseePlus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Device not detected even when connected
  • Inconsistent performance after software updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to switch between front and side cameras
  • Option to save photos/videos without full library access
  • Improved focus and zoom controls

In-app purchases

None

SailBot

No in-app purchases

None

UseePlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailBot free?
SailBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UseePlus free?
UseePlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SailBot or UseePlus?
SailBot is rated higher. SailBot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while UseePlus averages 2.4 from 303 ratings.
Do SailBot or UseePlus have ads?
Neither SailBot nor UseePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SailBot or UseePlus?
SailBot ships an update every 8 months, and UseePlus every 2 months. Most recently, SailBot was updated on September 29, 2026 and UseePlus on October 10, 2026.

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