Comparison

Protest vs FastSkipper

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

Head to head
About

Protest

Features
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The app Protest helps to solve rules relevant conflicts in sailing regattas. With a series of yes/no questions, in which the Racing Rules of Sailing of World Sailing are checked in parallel, the app builds up the situation and presents the resulting decision. A menu provides access to the facts found, the conclusions and the rules applied. The default language of the app is English. If the phone is set to German as system-language the app language is German. The texts of the situation, conclusions and facts can be switched directly between English and German. Developed by Mag. Michaela Schmidleitner in cooperation with and on behalf of Sport Consult, Ing. Mag. Gert Schmidleitner. Protest Terms and Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/74452679 Protest Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/74452679/full-legal ======================== Version 25.0.0: => technical updates => database update to the racing rules of sailing 2025-2028 ------------------------------------

About

FastSkipper

This app provides a system for sportsmen and coaches to collect and analyze telemetric data during training sessions. It allows for real-time data transmission and playback of training sessions with detailed reports for each yachtsman.

Highlights
  • Telemetric data collection
  • Real-time data transmission
  • Training session playback
  • Detailed training reports
  • Durable and water-resistant sensors
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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FastSkipper consists of sets of devices for a sportsman and a coach. The sportsman's device is a set of sensors that are easily installed on the boat during training and collect telemetric data about it. The collected data is instantly transmitted to the coach's device. The coach's device is a set that is attached to the boat and keeps in touch with the sportsman's boat at a distance of up to several kilometers. Information about the water area and individual boats of sportsmen is transmitted to this device without any delay. The coach's set also includes a wind sensor and a computer with which the necessary data is reproduced. Relying on FastSkipper, sportsmen and coaches get a rare opportunity to reproduce the entire training session in a special player and get training reports of each yachtsman. FastSkipper devices are easily mounted and are not exposed to aggressive external environments, for example, sea water. Likewise, they have a high impact-resistant potential. Moreover, the intuitive interface of FastSkipper allows you to use it both on a professional and amateur level, as the principles of its operation can be mastered intuitively.

Screenshots

Protest4 screens
FastSkipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FastSkipper at none against Protest's shown. FastSkipper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Protest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per year and FastSkipper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protest ships an update every 2 months, FastSkipper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Protest versus FastSkipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtestFastSkipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.8.314.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichaela SchmidleitnerCUBE ANALYTICS & CONSULTING SL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Protest

Subscriptions2
  • Protest PRO$10.991 Year
  • Protest PRO+$22.991 Year
2 purchases

FastSkipper

Subscriptions2
  • Main access$9.996 Months
  • Subscribe for 6 months + trial1 Month trial$17.996 Months

Questions

Is Protest free?
Protest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastSkipper free?
FastSkipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protest or FastSkipper have ads?
Protest shows ads; FastSkipper does not.
Which is updated more often, Protest or FastSkipper?
Protest ships an update every 2 months, and FastSkipper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Protest was updated on September 30, 2026 and FastSkipper on October 7, 2026.

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