Comparison

SailSpeed vs DroMap

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

DroMap

Features
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DroMap shows where drone flight is restricted in Japan, on a single map. Tap any point to see which rules apply there: - Densely Inhabited Districts (DID) - Airport restricted surfaces and heights - Small UAV Prohibition Act red/yellow zones - Heliports, emergency airspace, industrial zones and more Search by address or use your current location to check a spot in seconds. No account is required; sign in (optional) to sync your saved places across devices. All results are reference information based on Japanese government open data (MLIT, e-Stat, Japan Coast Guard). Always confirm with the official DIPS 2.0 system and local rules before flying. Note: the app interface is in Japanese.

Screenshots

SailSpeed4 screens
DroMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DroMap at none against SailSpeed's 2. DroMap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SailSpeed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DroMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SailSpeed ships an update every 14 months, DroMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SailSpeed versus DroMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailSpeedDroMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-Xp B.V.ReVision株式会社

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SailSpeed

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

DroMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailSpeed free?
SailSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DroMap free?
DroMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SailSpeed or DroMap have ads?
Neither SailSpeed nor DroMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SailSpeed or DroMap?
SailSpeed ships an update every 14 months, and DroMap fortnightly. Most recently, SailSpeed was updated on October 11, 2026 and DroMap on October 31, 2026.

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