Race Regatta Timer vs Watch Sailing Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Apple Watch integration
- Synchronized countdown
- Haptic feedback
- iPhone notifications
- Customizable countdown start
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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.
Watch Sailing Timer
This app provides a dedicated timer for sailing races, featuring customizable countdowns, haptic feedback, and Apple Health integration. It offers an intuitive interface optimized for Apple Watch, allowing for quick adjustments and seamless workout tracking.
- Customizable countdowns
- Haptic feedback
- Apple Health integration
- Action Button support
- Watch face complications
- Background mode
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The Perfect Standalone Watch App for Sailors and Yacht Racing Enthusiast! - Simple and easy-to-read countdown - Sync time to the nearest minute - Voice count down - Action Button support on Apple Watch Ultra - Start a countdown from the watch face - Turn the Digital Crown to add or subtract a minute at a time from your countdown — adjust the running timer without stopping it. The app also integrates with Apple Health to track your sailing workouts. All in a beautiful app. Key Features: - Choose from predefined countdowns (1 to 5 minutes) or select up to 5 custom durations to suit your training needs. - Start a countdown directly from your watch face – perfect for that sudden warning signal. - Start a countdown by pressing the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. Press again to sync time! Easy! Optional Apple Health Integration - HealthKit support: Automatically log your sailing workouts in HealthKit to keep track of your training and races. User-Friendly Interface - Intuitive design: A sleek, easy-to-navigate interface tailored for Apple Watch, so you can control your timer even under challenging conditions. - Haptic feedback: Feel vibrations every minute during the countdown, and at 30, 20, 10, and the final 5 seconds. - Background mode: The countdown continues even when the app runs in the background. Custom Settings - Personalize your experience: Adjust haptic feedback, select preferred countdown durations, and choose whether to save workouts to HealthKit. - Decide if you want to display the duration of the workout after the start. Action Button Support - Press once when you hear the warning signal to start the timer. - Press again to sync time. - Press the Action Button and the side button together to pause. - Press them again to reset the timer, ready for a new countdown. Make sure to allow Apple Health to fully utilize the Action Button. Permission is required before the Action Button can start a workout and thus a countdown. The app does not store anything in Health or read any data — unless you enable it in settings. --- Get Started Today! Download Watch Sailing Timer now and take the first step towards mastering your sailing routine. Whether you're training for a championship or enjoying leisurely races, our app is your perfect sailing partner. --- Experience the ultimate in sailing timer technology—only on Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watch Sailing Timer at 100% against Race Regatta Timer's 0%. Watch Sailing Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). Race Regatta Timer's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Race Regatta Timer costs $3.99 and Watch Sailing Timer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Race Regatta Timer ships an update every 24 months, Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Race Regatta Timer | Watch Sailing Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #120 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | G&S Applications GbR | Soeren Steen |
Customer experience
Race Regatta Timer
Watch Sailing Timer
In-app purchases
Race Regatta Timer
No in-app purchases
Watch Sailing Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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