Comparison

Race Regatta Timer vs Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

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

Head to head
About

Race Regatta Timer

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a regatta timer. It synchronizes with the official time, provides haptic feedback for countdowns, and sends iPhone notifications for start times. Continuous improvements and new features are planned.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Synchronized countdown
  • Haptic feedback
  • iPhone notifications
  • Customizable countdown start
Features
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Win the start before the race begins. Regatta Timer puts the countdown where it belongs: on your wrist. Set your start sequence, keep your eyes on the water, and feel clear haptic cues as the final seconds tick away. When the countdown reaches zero, Regatta Timer automatically switches to elapsed-time mode. Tap LAP to capture each split, then review your lap times directly on Apple Watch or in the companion iPhone app. BUILT FOR THE START LINE - Choose a countdown from 1 to 60 minutes - Set the time quickly with the Digital Crown - Feel haptic cues through the crucial final seconds - Continue automatically into elapsed timing at zero - Record individual lap times with one tap - See lap results directly below the LAP control - Stop safely and prepare the next countdown - Receive an optional start alert on your paired iPhone SIMPLE BY DESIGN Large controls, a clear timing display, and safeguards against accidental touches keep Regatta Timer focused on what matters when the start line gets busy. No account. No ads. Your timing data stays on your devices. Ideal for sailing regattas, club races, training starts, and practice sessions.

About

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Features
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The professional sailing timer trusted by regatta racers worldwide. Astrolabe Countdown delivers split-second precision timing when every second counts at the starting line. CORE RACING FEATURES: Build with sailing and yachting professionals worldwide Crystal-clear edge-to-edge progress display for instant visual feedback Reliable haptic feedback you can feel even in rough conditions Always-active timing sessions that never sleep during critical moments Independent Apple Watch operation - no phone dependency Race history tracker with detailed journal entries ADVANCED RACING TOOLS: ProControl for advanced race timing strategies Instant 5-minute countdown on gun signal Auto-sync countdown to nearest minute for precision starts Real-time distance to starting line measurement Course shift tracking within 30 degrees Speed over ground in precise knots PERFECT FOR: Competitive regatta racing Sailing training sessions Time-critical race starts Professional sailing competitions Yacht club events APPLE WATCH OPTIMIZED: Built natively for Apple Watch with exclusive Apple Watch Ultra features. Works seamlessly across all Apple Watch models with customizable themes to match your sailing team colors. Start winning more races with precision timing. Download Astrolabe Countdown today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://astrolabe-countdown.apphq.online/privacy

Screenshots

Race Regatta Timer4 screens
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) at Free against Race Regatta Timer's $3.99. Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). Race Regatta Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download; Race Regatta Timer costs $3.99 up front. Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Race Regatta Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Regatta Timer ships an update every 24 months, Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Race Regatta Timer versus Astro (Astrolabe Countdown): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace Regatta TimerAstro (Astrolabe Countdown)
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG&S Applications GbRChikai Lai

In-app purchases

None

Race Regatta Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Subscriptions2
  • Astrolabe Pro Access (Annual)$7.991 Year
  • Annual Ultra Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ULTRA Tier One-Time Purchase$44.99

Questions

Is Race Regatta Timer free?
Race Regatta Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) free?
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Race Regatta Timer or Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) have ads?
Neither Race Regatta Timer nor Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Regatta Timer or Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)?
Race Regatta Timer ships an update every 24 months, and Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) fortnightly. Most recently, Race Regatta Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) on October 28, 2026.

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