Comparison

Protest vs Nautical Cloud

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

Nautical Cloud

Manage yacht races with this app, offering offline start/finish capabilities, synchronized real-time updates, and instant access to boat emergency information. Designed for race officers and yachting enthusiasts to enhance race management and participant safety.

Highlights
  • Offline race start and finish
  • Managed class start times
  • View boat emergency information
  • Real-time synchronization with Nautical Cloud Service
  • Live results display
Features
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Welcome Aboard the Nautical Cloud Race Officer App Embark on an unparalleled yachting race management experience with our cutting-edge app, meticulously designed for race officers and yachting enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re in the heart of the ocean or planning from the shore, our app offers robust features tailored to elevate your yachting race experience. Start & Finish Yacht Races with Offline Capability Seamlessly commence and conclude yacht races, no matter where you are. Our app's offline capability ensures that you're always in control, even in the most remote locations. Managed Class Start Times Organize and manage class start times with precision. Our user-friendly interface allows you to schedule and adjust start times effortlessly, ensuring a smooth race flow for all classes. View Boat Emergency Information Safety is paramount. Gain instant access to crucial emergency information for each boat. Our app ensures that you're prepared for any situation, offering peace of mind for both race officers and participants. Synchronized in Real-Time to the Nautical Cloud Service Experience live race updates like never before. Our app synchronizes in real-time with the Nautical Cloud Service, providing up-to-the-minute race results and analytics. Keep your audience engaged and informed as the race unfolds. Live Results Connects live to the Nautical Cloud Live results service. Set sail with confidence - Download Now!

Screenshots

Protest4 screens
Nautical Cloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nautical Cloud at none against Protest's 2. Nautical Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Protest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Protest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per year. Nautical Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protest ships an update every 2 months, Nautical Cloud every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Protest versus Nautical Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtestNautical Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichaela SchmidleitnerNautical Cloud

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Protest

Subscriptions2
  • Protest PRO$10.991 Year
  • Protest PRO+$22.991 Year
None

Nautical Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protest free?
Protest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nautical Cloud free?
Nautical Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protest or Nautical Cloud have ads?
Protest shows ads; Nautical Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Protest or Nautical Cloud?
Protest ships an update every 2 months, and Nautical Cloud every 4 weeks. Most recently, Protest was updated on September 11, 2026 and Nautical Cloud on August 20, 2026.

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