# NMEA Talker vs SailTimer API™

The clearest difference is rating: SailTimer API™ at 5.0 against NMEA Talker's 3.8. NMEA Talker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailTimer API™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NMEA Talker asks for nothing beyond the download.

SailTimer API™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

NMEA Talker ships an update every 2 months, SailTimer API™ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMEA Talker | SailTimer API™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmea-talker/id1071264412/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailtimer-api/id1562869275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aman Enterprises Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/909743648) | [SailTimer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326309854) |

## What reviewers say

### NMEA Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmea-talker/id1071264412)

Connect external GPS receivers to your iOS device for highly accurate location data. Supports RTK networks and various data formats to achieve centimeter-level precision.

**Highlights:** Connect external GPS receivers, RTK client for iOS, Centimeter-level accuracy, Supports NTRIP 1.0 and 2.0, Handles RTCM and CMR data formats, Utilizes device internet for corrections

**In-app purchases:** none


### SailTimer API™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailtimer-api/id1562869275)

This app bridges the gap between your SailTimer Wind Instrument and other navigation or performance apps. It also offers access to crowdsourced wind maps and marine weather animations through a subscription, enhancing your sailing experience with real-time wind data.

**Highlights:** Integrates with SailTimer Wind Instrument, Delivers wind data to partner apps, Crowdsourced wind maps, Marine weather animations, Supports chartplotter apps, Real-time wind data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crowdsourced Wind Maps - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WNI Marine Weather - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Forecasts - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Crowdsourced Wind Maps - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| WNI Marine Weather - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| AI Forecasts - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMEA Talker free?

NMEA Talker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SailTimer API™ free?

SailTimer API™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NMEA Talker or SailTimer API™?

SailTimer API™ is rated higher. NMEA Talker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SailTimer API™ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NMEA Talker or SailTimer API™ have ads?

Neither NMEA Talker nor SailTimer API™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NMEA Talker or SailTimer API™?

NMEA Talker ships an update every 2 months, and SailTimer API™ every 4 weeks. Most recently, NMEA Talker was updated on June 7, 2026 and SailTimer API™ on August 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*