AliveDrive Race vs Sailserver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AliveDrive Race
Analyze your driving performance with recorded data. Import and sync recordings, compare laps with detailed statistics, and review your drives with side-by-side video playback and GPS mapping. Improve your racing line and take your driving skills to the next level.
- Import and sync PDR recordings
- Analyze lap performance
- Compare laps with statistics
- Side-by-side video playback
- 10Hz GPS data on aerial maps
- Cloud sync for data and video
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Import, sync and analyse your PDR (Performance Data Recorder) recordings with AliveDrive Race. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, or you're on your first track day, use AliveDrive Race to help take your driving to the next level. IMPORT & SYNC Import your PDR recordings from your SD card to your mobile device, the app shows you how. Sync your vehicle data to your personal cloud account. Use your favourite cloud storage provider to sync your video files too, so you can view your outings with video across all your devices. ANALYSE & COMPARE Select laps from one or two outings to analyse your performance. Easily pick out interesting moments with charts. Identify your best laps with lap-by-lap statistics. Relive your drives with side-by-side video playback. Compare and improve your racing line with 10Hz GPS data displayed on aerial maps.
Sailserver
This app automatically logs your sailing trips, providing an online, up-to-date record. It also monitors your boat's position and alerts you to changes, and allows you to share your sailing adventures with friends and family.
- Automatic sailing logbook
- Boat position monitoring and alerts
- Share sailing trips with friends/family
- Connect with and follow other sailors
- View nearby boats in the Clubhouse
- Detailed weather map and forecast
- Connects to boat instruments (NMEA 2000/0183, SeaTalk)
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Automatic Logbook Sailserver automatically keep a logbook, each time you go sailing. The logbook can be viewed online and is always up to date. Anchor Watch and Monitor Sailserver monitors your boat when you are not onboard. Get notified when there are any changes in your boat’s position, wind speed or water depth. Share your passion for sailing. Friends and family can view the boat’s logbook, and live data from your boat instruments, even while you are sailing. Ideal for both cruising or racing. Connect with your friends or follow other sailors Connect with your friends and see where and how they are sailing. Or follow your favorite sailors when they are racing or on a long cruise. Meet other sailors When you enter the Sailserver Clubhouse you can see other boats near you and they can see your boat. Weather map Show a detailed weather map and forecast for the boat’s position. Connects to the boat instruments Sailserver can be connected to the boat instruments and collects data like wind direction and speed, water depths and temperature, Speed through water, boat heeling and much more. All data can be viewed online and are used to make a very detailed logbook. Sailserver connects to most brands like Raymarine, Garmin, B&G or other boat instruments with NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 or SeaTalk Interface. Before using the Sailserver app please create a free account on sailserver.com. Some of the features in the Sailserver app are limited or not available without a Sailserver installed in your boat. If you do not have a boat with a Sailserver installed, you can still use the Sailserver app to follow or connect to other sailors with a Sailserver onboard. Read more about Sailserver and how to install it here: https://sailserver.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sailserver at none against AliveDrive Race's shown. Sailserver also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). AliveDrive Race's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AliveDrive Race ships an update monthly, Sailserver every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AliveDrive Race | Sailserver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cosworth Electronics Limited | Sailserver Aps |
Customer experience
AliveDrive Race
Sailserver
In-app purchases
AliveDrive Race
No in-app purchases
Sailserver
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AliveDrive Race free?
Is Sailserver free?
Do AliveDrive Race or Sailserver have ads?
Which is updated more often, AliveDrive Race or Sailserver?
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