# Sail vs Lights Out Sailing

The clearest difference is rating: Lights Out Sailing at 4.5 against Sail's 4.0. Lights Out Sailing also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Sail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lights Out Sailing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month. Sail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lights Out Sailing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights Out Sailing has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sail ships an update every 11 days, Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sail | Lights Out Sailing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-tracker/id1130677665/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-sailing/id6450532592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hartis](https://appshunter.io/developer/955987778) | [WhitServe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693756173) |

## What reviewers say

### Sail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-tracker/id1130677665)

Record your sailing routes using your phone's GPS and store them in a digital logbook. Share your journey with friends and family via a live map link. Requires an account on Sail-la-vie.com.

**Highlights:** Track sailing routes with GPS, Digital logbook (Sail-Board), Live Map sharing, Data stored locally and on server, Requires Sail-la-vie.com account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lights Out Sailing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-sailing/id6450532592)

Enhance your sailing experience with real-time data and race tools. Capture onboard footage, track speed and heading, and perfect your race starts with precise metrics. Customize your interface and sync with other devices for a connected sailing adventure.

**Highlights:** Onboard footage capture, Real-time speedometer and compass, Distance to line metrics, Customizable race layouts, Fleet synchronization, Onboard camera sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lights Out Sailing | $13.49 | per month |
| Lights Out Sailing | $98.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sail free?

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

### Is Lights Out Sailing free?

Lights Out Sailing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sail or Lights Out Sailing?

Lights Out Sailing is rated higher. Sail averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lights Out Sailing averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Sail or Lights Out Sailing have ads?

Neither Sail nor Lights Out Sailing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sail or Lights Out Sailing?

Sail ships an update every 11 days, and Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sail was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lights Out Sailing on October 7, 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.*