Best Lights Out Sailing alternatives: apps like Lights Out Sailing

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Lights Out Sailing or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Lights Out Sailing

5.0(19 ratings)
Free
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This comprehensive boat performance system enhances race understanding and decision-making using real-time sensor data. It offers customizable displays for numerous metrics, post-race analysis, and integrated charting with weather forecasts. Supports both instrumented and smaller boats, with advanced features for foiling vessels.

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed#2

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed by Kewlanu AB

The ultimate sailing watch
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.4(133 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a sailing race timer with speed and course monitoring. It offers unique features for sail racing, including adjustable countdowns, wind and speed tracking, and a compass. It integrates with Apple Watch and can optionally start a Sailing Workout activity.

iRegatta#3

iRegatta by Zifigo

Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
2.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides tactical regatta and cruising navigation features for sailors. It displays key sailing data, aids in race starts, and allows for waypoint navigation and track recording. Advanced features like NMEA and AIS data input are available via in-app purchases.

More apps like Lights Out Sailing

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Yacht Timer
Yacht Timer
Yacht Timer
Sailing Race Timer & Navigator
Free

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.

Clean and easy-to-use designTap to set timer durationSync to nearest minute
⚽ Sports
(10)
free
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Vantage Sailing
Vantage Sailing
Vantage Sailing
Elevate Your Performance.
Free

This app provides competitive sailors with advanced performance analytics and tracking tools. It offers automated analysis of speed, maneuvers, and wind shifts, with data sharing capabilities for peers and coaches. Elevate your sailing performance with actionable insights.

Performance analyticsComprehensive tracking toolsAutomated performance analysis
⚽ Sports
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free with in-app purchases
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PlayeSailing | Inshore Racing
PlayeSailing | Inshore Racing
PlayeSailing | Inshore Racing
Virtual Sailing In Real Boats
Free

Compete in virtual sailing regattas against players worldwide. Experience strategic racing with realistic boat physics and wind simulation across various venues and boat classes. Future updates will introduce new game modes and learning experiences.

Virtual regattasStrategic and tactical racingRealistic wind engine
⚽ Sports
(6)
free with in-app purchases
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Vakaros Connect
Vakaros Connect
Vakaros Connect
by Vakaros, LLC
Free

Configure and update your Vakaros wireless products directly from your iPhone. This app provides seamless connectivity for managing your devices.

Configure Vakaros wireless productsUpdate Vakaros wireless productsiPhone connectivity
⚽ Sports
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free
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Regatta Countdown Timer
Regatta Countdown Timer
Regatta Countdown Timer
Sailing Timer w/ GPS Waypoints
Free

This app provides critical regatta start information and navigation features for sailors on their phone and Apple Watch. It includes start countdowns, GPS waypoints, and a layline assistant for optimal course planning. The companion iPhone app offers full functionality and race tracking.

Regatta start countdown timerGPS waypoints and "GoTo" navigationLayline assistant
⚽ Sports
(1)
free
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Sail Scan
Sail Scan
Sail Scan
AI Powered Sail Shape Analyzer
Free

This app uses your phone's camera to analyze sail shape by reading trim stripes. It provides detailed measurements like camber depth, draft position, and twist, helping sailors make real-time adjustments to improve speed and performance. Save your scans, build a library, and connect rig settings to your progress on the water.

AI-powered sail shape analysisMeasures camber depth, draft position, and twistWorks on mainsails and jibs
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
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Sailing timer tactical
Sailing timer tactical
Sailing timer tactical
regatta winner
Free

This app provides a spoken countdown timer for sailing races, displaying distance to the starting line and a track view of covered paths with speed indicators. It utilizes GPS for navigation and can be used with Bluetooth earphones for audio alerts.

Spoken countdown timerDistance to starting lineTrack view of covered paths
⚽ Sports
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free