Comparison

Voice Sail Start Timer vs Regatta Clock

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

Head to head
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!

About

Regatta Clock

This app assists race committees in managing sailing regattas efficiently. It allows for customizable race sequences and flag usage, with haptic and sound cues to keep users focused during signal times. It's also designed to help new volunteers learn the process.

Highlights
  • Customizable race sequences
  • Adjustable sequence length
  • Configurable flags
  • Haptic feedback
  • Auditory cues
  • Volunteer training aid
Features
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Regatta Clock helps ensure that your Race Committee boat can run efficiently, and can also help new volunteers to learn the ropes. Run as many starts as you need for your races, with customization options to adjust the sequence length and flags used. You can also haptics and sounds to help you stay focused when signals are about to be made

Screenshots

Voice Sail Start Timer4 screens
Regatta Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Sail Start Timer at 5.0 against Regatta Clock's 3.0. Voice Sail Start Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Regatta Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Voice Sail Start Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Sail Start Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Regatta Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voice Sail Start Timer versus Regatta Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Sail Start TimerRegatta Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgor LeonenkoRobert Markwick

Customer experience

Voice Sail Start Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Regatta Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Voice Sail Start Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Regatta Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Voice Sail Start Timer free?
Voice Sail Start Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regatta Clock free?
Regatta Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Sail Start Timer or Regatta Clock?
Voice Sail Start Timer is rated higher. Voice Sail Start Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Regatta Clock averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Voice Sail Start Timer or Regatta Clock have ads?
Neither Voice Sail Start Timer nor Regatta Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Sail Start Timer or Regatta Clock?
Voice Sail Start Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Regatta Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Voice Sail Start Timer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Regatta Clock on September 13, 2026.

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