Comparison

iRegatta 2 vs Sailrace

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

Head to head
About

iRegatta 2

This tactical regatta and cruising navigation app is optimized for iPad, offering customizable displays with the map as a central element. It provides advanced features for race analysis, performance monitoring, and route planning, with NMEA and Bluetooth instrument data integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable instrument display screens
  • Waypoint and route navigation
  • Performance monitoring with polar files
  • Startline advantage calculations
  • NMEA0183 and Bluetooth instrument data
  • AIS vessel tracking
  • Post-race analysis
Features
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iRegatta is a tactical Regatta application as well as a crusing navigation application for the iPad. Compared to iRegatta and iRegatta Pro, iRegatta 2 is optimised for the iPad, it has added flexibility for customising your display and has the map as a central part of the display. Features: -3 configurable instrument display screens -History graphs for all instruments -Waypoint and route navigation including lay lines etc. -Performance monitoring based on polar files -Startline advantage, time and distance to line -Tracking and post race analysis -Current detection -NMEA0183 instrument data over WiFi -Bluetooth Anemometer data -Import/export waypoints/routes, tracks, polars -Show AIS vessels on the map You need to subscripe to be able to use iRegatta 2 and/or Transas maps. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it using the "Manage Subscription" button below. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy/Terms: https://zifigo.com/node/668 Demo videos available at https://zifigo.com/node/667

About

Sailrace

Features
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Sailrace Dinghy Race Timer Companion App Sailrace Dinghy Race Timer Companion App is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on the latest race results. With this app, you can access race results, back-calculated results, charts of corrected time, charts of position at each lap of the race, a traditional table with CSV export function (compatible with Sailwave), and basic live race timing (if enabled in timer app). This app is a must-have for any sailor who wants to be the first to know the results of their races. Benefits: Stay up-to-date on the latest race results Analyze your performance and see where you can improve Connect with other sailors in your community Be the first to know the results of your races With the new live race timing feature, you can now see the results of your race as they happen, right on your phone. This is perfect for staying up-to-date on the latest race results and seeing how you're doing compared to the other sailors in your race. Note: Your club needs to be using "Sailrace dinghy race timer" to time races for this to be useful for you. Perhaps mention it to your race team.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sailrace at none against iRegatta 2's 1. Sailrace also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. iRegatta 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Sailrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRegatta 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sailrace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
iRegatta 2 versus Sailrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRegatta 2Sailrace
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZifigoTim Cutsforth

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRegatta 2

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year of iRegatta 214 Days trial$12.991 Year
None

Sailrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRegatta 2 free?
iRegatta 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sailrace free?
Sailrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRegatta 2 or Sailrace have ads?
Neither iRegatta 2 nor Sailrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRegatta 2 or Sailrace?
iRegatta 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sailrace every 6 weeks. Most recently, iRegatta 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sailrace on November 3, 2026.

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