Comparison

SailSpeed vs Wind Wheel

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wind Wheel

This navigation app helps sailors and maritime enthusiasts understand wind dynamics. It calculates optimal courses and speeds based on desired wind conditions and forecasts relative wind shifts. Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions for precise navigation.

Highlights
  • Desired wind calculation
  • True wind determination
  • Relative wind forecasting
  • Beaufort Wind Force Scale
  • Course and speed optimization
Features
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Navigate the vast oceans with precision and confidence using Wind Wheel, an indispensable tool for sailors and maritime enthusiasts alike. Delve into the complexities of wind dynamics with ease, allowing you to fine-tune your course and speed with unparalleled accuracy. - Desired Wind: Generate optimal course and speed solutions for your preferred relative winds - True Wind: Determine the true wind conditions based on your vessel's course, speed, and observed relative wind - Relative Wind: Forecast shifts in relative wind before making adjustments to your course or speed - Condition Determination: Gauge wind intensity and anticipate conditions using the Beaufort Wind Force Scale Whether a seasoned mariner or a budding sea explorer, Wind Wheel is the perfect companion to help you harness the power of the wind. Set sail with confidence, chart your course, and let Wind Wheel handle the complexities of wind dynamics for you.

Screenshots

SailSpeed4 screens
Wind Wheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SailSpeed at Free against Wind Wheel's $4.99. Wind Wheel's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Wind Wheel costs $4.99 up front. SailSpeed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Wind Wheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Wheel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SailSpeed versus Wind Wheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailSpeedWind Wheel
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-Xp B.V.Universal Queue LLC

Customer experience

SailSpeed

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wind Wheel

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SailSpeed

One-time2
  • Plus yearly subscription$4.99
  • BLE yearly subscription$24.99
None

Wind Wheel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailSpeed free?
SailSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Wheel free?
Wind Wheel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SailSpeed or Wind Wheel?
Wind Wheel is rated higher. SailSpeed averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wind Wheel averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do SailSpeed or Wind Wheel have ads?
Neither SailSpeed nor Wind Wheel shows ads.

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