Comparison

Regatta Countdown Timer vs Lights Out Sailing

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

Lights Out Sailing

Enhance your sailing experience with real-time data and race tools. Capture onboard footage, track speed and heading, and perfect your race starts with precise metrics. Customize your interface and sync with other devices for a connected sailing adventure.

Highlights
  • Onboard footage capture
  • Real-time speedometer and compass
  • Distance to line metrics
  • Customizable race layouts
  • Fleet synchronization
  • Onboard camera sharing
Features
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Lights Out - Your Ultimate Sailing Companion Join sailors worldwide who trust Lights Out Sailing to enhance their time on the water. Whether you’re competing in world championships or enjoying a weekend cruise, Lights Out Sailing provides real-time data and cutting-edge tools to elevate your sailing experience. FEATURES YOU CAN RELY ON Maximize your performance with powerful tools and onboard footage features: - Onboard Footage: Capture every moment and save footage directly to your camera roll. - Speedometer & Compass: Get real-time speed over ground and magnetic heading. - Pings & Distance to Line: Perfect your race starts with precise distance-to-line metrics. - Custom Layouts: Personalize your interface in two different race modes. SYNC WITH CHANNELS Effortlessly connect with other devices to share and synchronize start timers with your fleet, ensuring everyone is in sync for the perfect start. Enjoy sharing your synced onboard cams to as soon as you hit the dock to see all sides of the action. BUILT FOR SAILORS We're constantly pushing new features and updates based on feedback from sailors around the world. Lights Out is built by sailors, for sailors, to bring us into a new era of connected instruments.

Screenshots

Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens
Lights Out Sailing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lights Out Sailing at 4.5 against Regatta Countdown Timer's 3.0. Lights Out Sailing also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Regatta Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Lights Out Sailing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month. Regatta Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lights Out Sailing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights Out Sailing has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Regatta Countdown Timer versus Lights Out Sailing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Countdown TimerLights Out Sailing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.WhitServe LLC

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lights Out Sailing

Subscriptions2
  • Lights Out Sailing3 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Lights Out Sailing7 Days trial$98.991 Year

Questions

Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lights Out Sailing free?
Lights Out Sailing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Regatta Countdown Timer or Lights Out Sailing?
Lights Out Sailing is rated higher. Regatta Countdown Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lights Out Sailing averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Regatta Countdown Timer or Lights Out Sailing have ads?
Neither Regatta Countdown Timer nor Lights Out Sailing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Countdown Timer or Lights Out Sailing?
Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Regatta Countdown Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lights Out Sailing on November 3, 2026.

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