Comparison

Regatta Countdown Timer vs Voice Sail Start Timer

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

Head to head
About

Regatta Countdown Timer

This app provides critical regatta start information and navigation features for sailors on their phone and Apple Watch. It includes start countdowns, GPS waypoints, and a layline assistant for optimal course planning. The companion iPhone app offers full functionality and race tracking.

Highlights
  • Regatta start countdown timer
  • GPS waypoints and "GoTo" navigation
  • Layline assistant
  • Committee boat and pin location setting
  • Race progress tracking on map
  • Syncs with Apple Watch
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Would you like all the critical information about a Regatta start and fixed mark course on your wrist? This phone and watch app provides select boat instrument features on your phone and wrist via a paired Apple Watch. Includes relevant activities before the start signal (set pin and committee boat locations to define start line, start countdown timer and sync to committee boat time.) Also includes ability to manage waypoints on the companion iPhone app (click on the map) and sync waypoints (marks) to the watch for "GoTo" navigation during the race. Active mark navigation includes a layline assistant to help determine when to tack and fine tune your course. The iPhone app supports all watch features, works without a watch, and also includes a map to visually track your race progress. This application is NOT intended to replace GPS or other key navigational functions and should not be relied on as the sole source of navigational information. This app relies on the underlying GPS software provided by Apple, and may need several seconds to "warm up" for the most accurate GPS readings. See the support page for tips on getting the most out of the app.

About

Voice Sail Start Timer

This app provides a voice-guided timer for sailing races, offering countdowns and announcements for key actions. It supports multiple languages and customizable race sequences, including team and match racing. Features include visual flag displays, race logs, and remote horn activation.

Highlights
  • Voice countdowns and announcements
  • Multi-language support
  • Visual flag display
  • Customizable start sequences
  • Team, match, and RC racing support
  • Race logging and management
  • Remote horn activation
Features
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Timer for Sailing Races with voice cues. Keeps track of time and reminds you of next actions. Features: - voice announcements 1 minute, 30 seconds, 20 seconds and 10 seconds countdown to the action (flag or sound). Choose any combination; - voice cues in English, French, Russian, Hungarian, Croatian, Dutch or Chinese; - visual display of current flags state and next flag action; - list of planned flag actions and sounds for selected sequence; - configure Individual start sequence (either Rule 26 (with flexible timings), Appendix B 3.26.2 or (5-4-)3-2-1-Green according to World Sailing recommendations) Please contact support if you need a different flag sequence; - support for team, match and rc racing; - add custom Class flags for your favourite classes (with a library of emblems); - set-up start sequences with custom delay between starts and quickly switch between them in just a few taps; - start sequence immediately (on the next round minute) or on specific time; - displays time since start for each start in sequence; - configurable time limits; - mark first/last finisher; - race log; - ability to postpone/abandon or general/individual recall with ability to resume later; - announces time since start of the race (configurable); - automatic sync of settings between your devices (via iCloud); - share you settings with others; - works when locked to save battery; - automatic activation of a remote horn via bluetooth or playback of a horn sound. - Flag display on external screen / LED panel Happy Race-managment!

Screenshots

Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens
Voice Sail Start Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Sail Start Timer at 5.0 against Regatta Countdown Timer's 3.0. Voice Sail Start Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Sail Start Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, Voice Sail Start Timer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Regatta Countdown Timer versus Voice Sail Start Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Countdown TimerVoice Sail Start Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.Egor Leonenko

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Voice Sail Start Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Sail Start Timer free?
Voice Sail Start Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Regatta Countdown Timer or Voice Sail Start Timer?
Voice Sail Start Timer is rated higher. Regatta Countdown Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Voice Sail Start Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Regatta Countdown Timer or Voice Sail Start Timer have ads?
Neither Regatta Countdown Timer nor Voice Sail Start Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Countdown Timer or Voice Sail Start Timer?
Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Voice Sail Start Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Regatta Countdown Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Voice Sail Start Timer on November 3, 2026.

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