CrewView vs North Sails Sailscan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrewView
This app turns your iOS device into a customizable display for sailing data. Crew members can independently view up to four SAILMON system values on their own devices, in either day or night mode, with automatic layout adjustments for orientation.
- Customizable data display
- Up to 4 values simultaneously
- Day and Night modes
- Automatic orientation layout
- Unlimited device support
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Our SAILMON CrewView app transforms your iOS device into a customizable display, so each crew member can choose any value available on the SAILMON system without interfering with the Sailmon Instruments. Display up to 4 values simultaneously individually configured on unlimited devices. CrewView lets you: Display 1 to 4 numbers in Day or Night mode mimicking the SAILMON screens Arrange the numbers automatically depending on orientation of the device Easily customize the screen. Usage -In order to change value hold your finger on the value you would like to change after 3 sec a menu will appear. -Select the value you want to see and jump back to the display -Use 2 or 3 fingers to swipe and change the amount of numbers and day or night background
North Sails Sailscan
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AI Sailscanning app developed by Northsails. User can scan and compare sailshapes using North's auto-scanning AI technology. Enhanced sail shape, rig tune and performance development through instant scanning. Scans can be exported and stored.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: North Sails Sailscan at every 4 days against CrewView's every 4 months. CrewView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrewView ships an update every 4 months, North Sails Sailscan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrewView | North Sails Sailscan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sailmon BV | North Sails Limited |
In-app purchases
CrewView
No in-app purchases
North Sails Sailscan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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