Comparison

Nav Tools vs SailSpeed

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

Head to head
About

Nav Tools

Features
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A compass combining the accuracy of a numerical display with the easy to read ball. Works with any device orientation making it suitable in both calm and rough see. Point to a target and you get assisted steering. Both magnetic and true north are supported. A GPS-based speedometer with customizable range.

About

SailSpeed

Track your sailing speed, heading, and wind data with an outdoor-optimized display. Features a customizable race start timer and route mapping. Analyze your performance post-race.

Highlights
  • Speed and heading tracking
  • Customizable race start timer
  • Wind direction display (subscription)
  • Route mapping overlay
  • Outdoor-optimized display
  • Bluetooth sensor connection (subscription)
Features
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App for tracking sailing speed and direction, but also the wind. It has a display optimized for outdoor use. When you participate in a sailing race you can use the start timer. The timer can be adjusted to the wishes and needs of the user. It shows speed and heading and keeps track of race. If tracking is started it monitors the average speed, maximum speed, elapsed time and the distance covered. Wind direction is shown in a wind rose (subscripton required). App can make direct connection with a OpenWind BlueTooth sensor (subscripton required). In that case AWA, AWS, TWA and TWS is displayed in the app. It also has the ability to show a map and tracks the route in an overlay when map is selected and race is started. In setup menu landscape can be selected, the display will rotates accordingly, rearranging the speed or map and the heading for optimal visibility during the sail race. In the settings menu the user can select the units, and the scale of the map during the race tracking. Simply place your phone a a water tight casing on board of your boat, setup your settings and press start. The app will automatically keep tracking your progress, showing current speed and heading. Enjoy your sailing, optimize your speed during the race and analyze your data afterwards.

Screenshots

Nav Tools3 screens
SailSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SailSpeed at Free against Nav Tools's $0.99. SailSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 14 months vs every 32 months). Nav Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads 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

SailSpeed is free to download; Nav Tools costs $0.99 up front. SailSpeed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Nav Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nav Tools ships an update every 32 months, SailSpeed every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nav Tools versus SailSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNav ToolsSailSpeed
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Christoph KAISERi-Xp B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Nav Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SailSpeed

One-time2
  • Plus yearly subscription$4.99
  • BLE yearly subscription$24.99

Questions

Is Nav Tools free?
Nav Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailSpeed free?
SailSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nav Tools or SailSpeed have ads?
Neither Nav Tools nor SailSpeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nav Tools or SailSpeed?
Nav Tools ships an update every 32 months, and SailSpeed every 14 months. Most recently, Nav Tools was updated on October 3, 2026 and SailSpeed on October 11, 2026.

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