Comparison

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer vs SailTracks

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

Head to head
About

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer

This tactical app provides sailors with clear, concise data for racing and navigation. It offers features like distance to line, wind shift tracking, and start timing, optimized for visibility in all conditions. It also integrates with Apple Health for exercise tracking.

Highlights
  • Tactical pre-start data
  • Distance to line tracking
  • Wind shift and header tracking
  • Highly visible displays
  • Start timing to a tenth of a second
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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An intuitive, easy to use tactical mobile application for sailors by sailors. Built and optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch. Maximum feedback with minimal user input. Easy to use interfaces with highly visible displays. Distance to line, tactical pre-start data, and a race dial that tracks wind shifts and headers! We are happy to announce that all these features are also available on the Apple Watch. At tack X, our mission is simple. First, we provide sailors clear and concise data in all conditions. Second, we foster the improvement of sailing skills and a lifetime of learning through technology. Not only do we write and test the software for our customers, we use it too. Every member of our team uses tack X. Our continuous field testing process means a better experience for you. Not a racing sailor? Not a problem there are features for you too! Use the nav display for position and course information. Use the "line manager" to calculate distances and times to coordinates. And more! Features for all devices: - Easily readable user interfaces with large, clear fonts optimized for viewing in bright sunlight even with polarized lenses - Time your start to a tenth of a second - Track your distance to the start line - Pre-start course guidance and tactics - Track wind shift lifts and headers - Line length, seconds to run line, seconds to line - Map view - Manual boat and pin input - Signal K for NMEA integration - Apple Health App integration - add to your daily exercise goal while you sail - Night Mode - Diagnostics - And much more ******** DOWNLOAD THE USER GUIDE ******** Available at the developer & support URL. Before leaving a review - please contact us at the support link - we are here to help! We are constantly improving tack X. We have many features planned for upcoming releases. If you have a feature you want to see let us know! *Note that this app uses your location in the background. Using location background mode may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

SailTracks

Features
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SailTracks THE OFFICIAL RACING APP OF THE BLACKSTRAP SAILING CLUB LOCATED IN SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA (BSSC.CA) SailTracks is a practical app designed for sailboat racing, providing essential tools to help you track and improve your performance on the water. Key Features: • Speed and Track Measurement: Monitor your boat's speed (to two decimal places) and track your course in real-time. • Built-in Timer: Use the precise, easy-to-use timer feature to keep track of race timings. • Performance Metrics: View your maximum speed, average speed, and total distance covered. • Travel History Indicator: Analyze your sailing performance with a visual log of your direction of travel. • Apple Watch Support: See important measurements on your wrist. • Landscape and Portrait modes. • No internet required - this app does not access the internet EVER. No phoning home, etc. This app DOES NOT do the following: • Export any data that can be used later. No GPX files, etc. There's plenty of other apps for that - search for SailTies which is great! SailTracks offers a straightforward interface with the functionality you need to navigate and compete effectively. Download SailTracks today and enhance your sailing experience. Any suggestions for updates? Email us at contact@smellslikedonkey.com Limitations: • Note that performance of the app depends on the underlying hardware including refresh rates of location data and accuracy of the readings. Your results may vary. See the ETrk, ESpd, and EPos values for errors.

Screenshots

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer4 screens
SailTracks1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SailTracks at Free against tack X Sailing Regatta Timer's $4.99. tack X Sailing Regatta Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

SailTracks is free to download; tack X Sailing Regatta Timer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
tack X Sailing Regatta Timer versus SailTracks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertack X Sailing Regatta TimerSailTracks
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul WashSmells Like Donkey, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer

No in-app purchases

None

SailTracks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tack X Sailing Regatta Timer free?
tack X Sailing Regatta Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailTracks free?
SailTracks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do tack X Sailing Regatta Timer or SailTracks have ads?
Neither tack X Sailing Regatta Timer nor SailTracks shows ads.

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