# Sail Buddy vs SailTimer API™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sail Buddy at 100% against SailTimer API™'s 0%. Sail Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). SailTimer API™'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SailTimer API™ is free to download; Sail Buddy costs $4.99 up front. SailTimer API™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sail Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

SailTimer API™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sail Buddy has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Sail Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of SailTimer API™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sail Buddy ships an update every 6 months, SailTimer API™ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sail Buddy | SailTimer API™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-buddy/id1100095207/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailtimer-api/id1562869275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Herzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100095206) | [SailTimer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326309854) |

## What reviewers say

### Sail Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-buddy/id1100095207)

This app provides a clean, easy-to-read display for course, speed, and NMEA data, complementing other navigation tools. It supports various devices, including iPads in split-screen mode and Apple Watches for hands-free data access. Route tracking and export are also available.

**Highlights:** Large, readable course and speed display, NMEA data reception via WiFi, Route tracking and export (CSV, KML, GPX, GeoJSON), Apple Watch integration for hands-free data, Split View support on iPads, Alarms for data loss and grounding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 Sail Buddy free?

Sail Buddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SailTimer API™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sail Buddy or SailTimer API™?

SailTimer API™ is rated higher. Sail Buddy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SailTimer API™ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sail Buddy or SailTimer API™ have ads?

Neither Sail Buddy nor SailTimer API™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sail Buddy or SailTimer API™?

Sail Buddy ships an update every 6 months, and SailTimer API™ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sail Buddy was updated on September 22, 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.*