Comparison

Regatta Countdown Timer vs SailingWatch

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

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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

SailingWatch

Features
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SailingWatch is the race companion for sailors — a precise start sequence, a real start line, live tactics, and your whole session on a map. Built for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, on iPhone and Apple Watch. THE START, NAILED EVERY TIME • A big, readable countdown with a sweep ring that drains as the gun approaches. • Sync to the committee boat in one tap, or fine-tune with −1 / +1 minute. • The final minute turns red so you always know how long you have. • Start, pause and resume right from the cockpit. A REAL START LINE • Ping the pin and the committee-boat ends to set the line. • See the line bias and your live distance to the line. • Time your approach instead of guessing. LIVE TACTICS • Capture your port and starboard tack angles. • A compass and layline call tell you if you're lifted, headed, or on the groove. • Make the smart call on when to tack. WIND AT A GLANCE • A 6-hour wind forecast strip for your exact location — speed, direction and gusts. • Know what's coming before you leave the dock. EVERY SESSION, ON A MAP • Automatic GPS recording while you sail — speed, heading and full track. • Review past sessions grouped by month. • Replay any track on the map with distance, duration and top speed. SHARE YOUR SAIL • Export a standard GPX file. • Create a video animation of your track to share. • Send your sessions straight to Strava. ON YOUR WRIST • The Apple Watch app puts the timer, start line and live data on your wrist — sail with your phone in your pocket. MADE YOURS • Save your boat profile — class, sail number, polar and hull length. • Choose your units for distance, speed and temperature. • A clean, high-contrast black-and-blue design that stays readable in bright sun. Whether you're lining up for the gun on a club Wednesday or training for the season, SailingWatch keeps the start, the line and the tactics one glance away. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens
SailingWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regatta Countdown Timer at none against SailingWatch's 2. SailingWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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. SailingWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Regatta Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, SailingWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Regatta Countdown Timer versus SailingWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Countdown TimerSailingWatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.Francesco Vezzani

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SailingWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailingWatch free?
SailingWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Regatta Countdown Timer or SailingWatch have ads?
Neither Regatta Countdown Timer nor SailingWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Countdown Timer or SailingWatch?
Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, and SailingWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Regatta Countdown Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and SailingWatch on September 24, 2026.

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