SRAM AXS vs ChartedSails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SRAM AXS
Personalize and control your bicycle's smart components. Monitor battery levels, configure settings, and receive ride-ready status updates. Explore cross-category integrations for a customized cycling experience.
- Personalize component configuration
- Monitor component battery levels
- Check bike's ready-to-ride status
- Update component firmware
- Configure multiple bike profiles
- Enable enhanced shifting modes
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SRAM AXS app connects to your smart devices, enabling personalization of your bike - and ride. That includes configuring components the way you want, keeping a close eye on battery levels and exploring cross-category integrations. (Dropper post with a drop bar groupset? No problem!) AXS app allows you to control and learn from your bike, bringing new levels of interaction with AXS enabled components. Wake the bike and let it tell you if it is ready to ride based on the battery and pressure levels. The more you know, the more you learn, the more you love. Technical Features: + Enables enhanced shifting modes + Personalize multiple bike profiles + Enables RD trim adjustment (MicroAdjust) + Monitors AXS component battery levels + Informs bike’s ready to ride status + Updates AXS component firmware + Post ride notifications from AXS Web when paired with a compatible bike computer AXS Component Compatibility: Compatible with any SRAM AXS components, RockShox AXS components, all Power Meters and Wiz devices.
ChartedSails
This app provides competitive sailors with professional-grade race analysis to identify performance gaps and improve speed. It automatically logs weather and conditions, tracks maneuvers, and allows for fleet comparison. Start with basic insights for free or unlock advanced features with a subscription.
- Automatic race and condition logging
- Leg-by-leg performance breakdown
- Maneuver and start line analysis
- Fleet comparison and progress tracking
- Offline functionality with automatic sync
- Integration with Garmin/Vakaros GPS and Calypso Wind Instruments
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See exactly where you're losing time, fix it, and win more races. ChartedSails is built specifically for competitive sailors who want professional-grade analysis without the complexity. Whether you're training solo or racing in a fleet, get the insights that help you sail faster. CAPTURE EVERYTHING * Record with your phone or sync from Garmin/Vakaros GPS * Automatic weather and condition logging * Works offline, syncs when connected * Sync your data with your friends automatically * Capture wind data with Calypso Wind Instruments INSTANT RACE ANALYSIS * Automatic leg-by-leg performance breakdown * See where you gained or lost: upwind, downwind, or reaching * Maneuver analysis for every tack and gybe * Start line performance metrics COMPARE & IMPROVE * Automatic fleet comparison - see how you stack up * Learn from faster boats even when sailing alone * Track progress over time and conditions * Build your complete performance logbook TRUSTED BY CHAMPIONS Used by World Champions, Olympic campaigns, and thousands of competitive sailors who've discovered that data doesn't have to be complicated to be powerful. PERFECT FOR: * One-design racing (Laser, Waszp, Moth, A-Class, etc.) * Sailors who want to improve faster * Coaches managing multiple boats * Anyone tired of wondering why they lost FREE TO START Record unlimited sessions, keep a logbook and get basic insights free forever. RACER SUBSCRIPTION The RACER MONTHLY and RACER ANNUAL subscriptions unlock more features of the app: - Race reports (detailed leg-by-leg analysis) - VMG analysis of your sailing sessions (VMG Upwind and Downwind) - Access to all paid features of chartedsails.com on the Web (Photos, Videos, Race editor, etc) All subscriptions include a 15-day free trial. RACER MONTHLY will automatically renew every month. RACER ANNUAL will automatically renew every year. You can manage your subscription directly in the application. Tap your Profile (top-right of the main screen) to cancel at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chartedsails.com/privacy ChartedSails LLC is a small business committed to serving the performance sailing community. Please write to us at ahoy@chartedsails.com for any questions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChartedSails at 5.0 against SRAM AXS's 2.4. ChartedSails also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SRAM AXS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ChartedSails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. SRAM AXS asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChartedSails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SRAM AXS has 420 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SRAM AXS | ChartedSails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (420 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 420 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SRAM LLC | CHARTEDSAILS LLC |
Customer experience
SRAM AXS
ChartedSails
Bugs and requests
SRAM AXS
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes during firmware updates
- Components not detected or recognized
- Settings not saved properly
- Frequent sign-out issues
- Inconsistent behavior across updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to micro-adjust each gear individually
- Percentage-based battery level indicator
- Offline functionality
- Improved firmware update process
- Better integration between app and web portal
ChartedSails
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SRAM AXS
No in-app purchases
ChartedSails
- Racer Monthly14 Days trial$44.991 Month
- Racer Annual14 Days trial$349.001 Year









