Comparison

Regatta Countdown Timer vs SpotBuddy App

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

SpotBuddy App

Features
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SpotBuddy is the social app for kite surfers. See who's at your favorite spots, plan sessions together, and stay connected with your buddies. • Check in when you arrive at a spot • See who's live, going, or maybe • Plan group sessions and invite buddies • Chat on the spot, in sessions, or direct • Get notified when your crew checks in • Rate wind, water, and crowd conditions • Create private group chats for your buddies Built by kiters, for kiters.

Screenshots

Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens
SpotBuddy App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpotBuddy App at every 2 months against Regatta Countdown Timer's every 5 months. SpotBuddy App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, SpotBuddy App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Regatta Countdown Timer versus SpotBuddy App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Countdown TimerSpotBuddy App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.Matt Hoogcarspel

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

None

SpotBuddy App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpotBuddy App free?
SpotBuddy App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Countdown Timer or SpotBuddy App have ads?
Neither Regatta Countdown Timer nor SpotBuddy App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Countdown Timer or SpotBuddy App?
Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, and SpotBuddy App every 2 months. Most recently, Regatta Countdown Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and SpotBuddy App on November 10, 2026.

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