Comparison

SailBot vs ThrustMe Motors

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

ThrustMe Motors

Features
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An app that uses Bluetooth to view the current status of the kayak, voltage and current, battery health and capacity, etc

Screenshots

SailBot4 screens
ThrustMe Motors3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThrustMe Motors at every 3 weeks against SailBot's every 8 months. SailBot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SailBot ships an update every 8 months, ThrustMe Motors every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SailBot versus ThrustMe Motors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailBotThrustMe Motors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSlope LLC坚 李

In-app purchases

None

SailBot

No in-app purchases

None

ThrustMe Motors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailBot free?
SailBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThrustMe Motors free?
ThrustMe Motors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SailBot or ThrustMe Motors have ads?
Neither SailBot nor ThrustMe Motors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SailBot or ThrustMe Motors?
SailBot ships an update every 8 months, and ThrustMe Motors every 3 weeks. Most recently, SailBot was updated on September 29, 2026 and ThrustMe Motors on October 2, 2026.

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