Comparison

AIS Live vs SailRaceManager2

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

Head to head
About

AIS Live

Monitor the real-time location of your assets with this GPS tracking application. Access historical playback and modify asset information directly from your account.

Highlights
  • Real-time asset tracking
  • Historical playback
  • Asset information modification
  • GPS tracking account login
  • View asset location
Features
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‎AIS GPS tracker allows clients to log into their gps tracking account, modify their asset information and view the real time location of their asset, including historical playback.

About

SailRaceManager2

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SailRaceManager guides you from the pre-start maneuvers to crossing the finish line. The app records your regatta and cruising tracks via GPS, shows you your speed and course in real time, and helps you analyze your races on the map. NEW! Free app for everyone! Try the app for free. Purchase Pro and Premium subscriptions only if needed. Countdown & Race Timer Start the adjustable countdown (default: 5 minutes) and adjust the time in-minute increments with the touch of a button. When the countdown reaches zero, the race timer starts automatically. Precise GPS Tracking Three GPS profiles tailor the tracking to your specific needs. All tracks are saved in the open GPX format and can be shared with other apps and services. Tactics HUD The overlay-free head-up display shows you the following at all times: • SOG – Speed Over Ground in knots or km/h (switchable) • COG – Course Over Ground in degrees Waypoints & Start Line Set waypoints and start line endpoints directly on the map. The app automatically calculates your distance from the start line and the time remaining until you reach it—so you always know when to turn. (Beta) Track Management & Comparison View multiple tracks simultaneously on the map and compare different races or sections. Tracks can be renamed, color-coded, shared, or deleted. The details view shows distance, duration, and maximum speed. Backup & Restore Back up your tracks and settings with a single tap as a ZIP file and share them via AirDrop or iCloud. GPX files can be imported directly. If the app restarts unexpectedly, an incomplete recording is automatically detected and offered for recovery. Languages: German, English, French Optimized for iPhone and iPad The app automatically adjusts its layout to the device’s size and orientation.

Screenshots

AIS Live4 screens
SailRaceManager24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SailRaceManager2 at every 8 days against AIS Live's monthly. AIS Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AIS Live ships an update monthly, SailRaceManager2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AIS Live versus SailRaceManager2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIS LiveSailRaceManager2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAutomotive IntegrationJuergen Schulz

In-app purchases

None

AIS Live

No in-app purchases

None

SailRaceManager2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AIS Live free?
AIS Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailRaceManager2 free?
SailRaceManager2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AIS Live or SailRaceManager2 have ads?
Neither AIS Live nor SailRaceManager2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AIS Live or SailRaceManager2?
AIS Live ships an update monthly, and SailRaceManager2 every 8 days. Most recently, AIS Live was updated on October 29, 2026 and SailRaceManager2 on October 31, 2026.

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