# TackTracker — Race player and live tracker

> Live yacht race tracker and replay player with detailed performance analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Geoffrey Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktracker/id411260591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geoffrey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/411260594)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktracker/id411260591/reviews.md

## What is TackTracker?

Play yacht races live or previously recorded from around the world.  You can watch any race published to the TackTracker Cloud (tacktracker.com/cloud).   

This app is also a live tracker - so you can record your own racing live using your iPhone or iPad. 

With the built-in Race Player you can:

 - Browse and search published regattas and play any race.
 - See the latest races that have been published.
 - Play public races from any TackTracker home page.  (Login to view races published privately by yourself or your friends.)
 - Slide the timeline control to any point in the race and specify the replay speed.
 - Pan and zoom using drag and pinch gestures
 - Measure distances with the ruler
 - View racing against a map or satellite view.
 - Review the competitor list and optionally swipe to select/deselect competitors from the replay 
 - Obtain leg by leg stats for each competitor including distances travelled, time for each leg, speed and VMG.  
 - Obtain leg by leg speed and bearing deviation charts for each competitor.
 - Compare stats and charts for any two selected competitors side by side.

With the Live Recorder you can:

 - Record your own track live to the TackTracker Cloud for live viewing or download later to a TackTracker player.
 - View your current location on the Map.
 - View your current speed, heading and position information on a large, easy to read, dashboard.

Live recording requires you have a TackTracker cloud account and a Tracker Right.  This is available for in-app purchase.

Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Live race tracking
- Race replay with timeline control
- Pan and zoom map views
- Distance measurement tool
- Competitor stats and charts
- Leg-by-leg analysis
- Record own races

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day Tracker Right | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Tracker Right | $31.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacktracker/id411260591/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A fabulously educational app!

*2011-01-17, version 1.0*

We downloaded this for fun and have enjoyed it immensely.   This app includes bird's-eye recordings of dozens of races and regattas:  Select a race and then watch how the color-coded boats traverse the course.  It's interesting to see how starting on the apparently favored pin helps over the long haul; how much each tack eats away at a lead; and so on.   A non-sailor probably won't think this is interesting, but anyone who's crewed on a boat will certainly enjoy this app.  It's also free of any glitches.   A fun and cute app!

## Frequently asked questions about TackTracker

### What can I do with TackTracker?

TackTracker allows you to watch live and recorded yacht races from around the world. You can also record your own races live and analyze competitor performance with detailed stats and charts.

### Can I replay past races with TackTracker?

Yes, TackTracker's Race Player lets you browse and play any race published to the TackTracker Cloud. You can slide the timeline, adjust replay speed, and zoom in on the action.

### Does TackTracker offer competitor analysis?

Absolutely. You can view competitor lists, obtain leg-by-leg stats including distance, time, speed, and VMG, and compare speed and bearing deviation charts side-by-side.

### How do I record my own races with TackTracker?

The Live Recorder feature lets you record your track live to the TackTracker Cloud. This requires a TackTracker cloud account and a Tracker Right, which is available for in-app purchase.

### What devices support TackTracker?

TackTracker is available for iPhone and iPad. Continued use of GPS in the background can decrease battery life.

### Is TackTracker free to use?

Yes, TackTracker is free to download and use. Some features, like live recording, require a Tracker Right available via in-app purchase.

### How often is TackTracker updated?

The latest version of TackTracker is 8.1, last updated on September 22, 2020. It was originally released on December 22, 2010.

### What is the age rating for TackTracker?

TackTracker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 8.1 — 2020-09-22

Live Recorder improvements and bug fixes.

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