Spinlock Rig vs Regatta Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spinlock Rig
Log and manage sailing rig settings for multiple boats and crew. Easily customize, share, and access your sailing data anytime, anywhere. Offers preloaded settings and import options for various boat classes.
- Log rig settings for multiple boats
- Share settings with crew and partners
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- Preloaded settings for various classes
- Customize, duplicate, import, and delete logs
- Offline access to stored information
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The Rig-Sense App is a simple mobile application for logging rig settings on any sailing boat. By using this App you can store multiple settings, for multiple boats and share with the crew, training partners, classes, coaches and the rest of the world. The intuitive and easy-to-use interface of the App makes it easy for anyone to use and understand. You can log all sorts of information such as shroud settings and type of spinnaker for different wind ranges and sea states. Either start from scratch, import, or choose from the long list of preloaded settings available for most classes. Once added, logs can be customised to your liking for your optimum settings. Duplicate, import, share and delete your logs with ease to keep organised and up to date with latest settings. All the information is stored on your Phone or Tablet, so you can access your information anytime anywhere. For more information, please visit our website www.spinlock.co.uk
Regatta Hero
This app enables participants and organizers to manage and track sailing regattas. It automatically applies handicap ratings, sends GPS coordinates in real-time, and receives race management information. Follow races live or as replays with automatic scoring.
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Automatic handicap rating application
- Live race management updates
- Automatic scoring (Time-on-Distance/Time-on-Time)
- Live race following and replay
- Support for various handicap systems
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The app for participants and organizers of Regatta Hero regattas. The Regatta Hero system is particularly suited for club, fun, pursuit and training regattas. Handicap ratings are automatically applied in the race results or in the individual boats start time. The regatta participants have a smartphone on board that sends GPS coordinates and communicates all information. The app's data usage is approximately equivalent to streaming music or about 20-30 percent of what map apps consume in navigation mode per minute. For dinghies, catamarans, etc., the smartphone with the activated app is placed in the zippered pocket of the life jacket (possibly wrapped in a waterproof case). The app then communicates acoustically. With the help of this app, GPS coordinates are sent to the Regatta Hero system in real time. Additionally, the app receives all information from the race management (starting sequence with flags and acoustic signals, general announcements, race time, course shortening, false start info, etc.). The app supports regattas with PHRF, Yardstick, SCHRS, Texel ratings (and other handicap systems). Pursuit starts can also be conducted. The scoring is automatic and available shortly after the last boat crosses the finish line. Both Time-on-Distance and Time-on-Time scoring is supported. Any course can be defined. The regatta can be followed live and as a replay on the screen. The passcode necessary for operating the app is provided by your race director. For further information, please visit our website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Regatta Hero at 5.0 against Spinlock Rig's 4.0. Regatta Hero also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Regatta Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regatta Hero has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Spinlock Rig's written reviews are positive against 100% of Regatta Hero's.
Spinlock Rig ships an update every 11 months, Regatta Hero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spinlock Rig | Regatta Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spinlock Ltd | KRISTIAN RAUE |
Customer experience
Spinlock Rig
Regatta Hero
In-app purchases
Spinlock Rig
No in-app purchases
Regatta Hero
No in-app purchases
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