Comparison

Race Guide vs RaceData3

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

Head to head
About

Race Guide

This app provides advanced graphical tactical guidance for sailing, helping users make smarter decisions on the water. It offers live, replay, and simulator modes, and can be used standalone or connected to boat instruments for enhanced performance.

Highlights
  • Graphical tactical guidance
  • Live, replay, and simulator modes
  • Standalone or instrument-connected operation
  • GPS integration (tablet, Bluetooth, boat)
  • Performance subscription options
  • Bespoke technique optimization
Features
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New, novel and highly effective graphical tactical sailing guidance software. Race Guide is designed to put you in the right place at the right time, make smarter decisions and get better results. With Americas cup and Olympic heritage Race Guide provides unquestionable performance gain.  - A standalone tablet/phone tactical solution or connected to the boat instrument network to run using instrument data and link to Navigator software. - Driven by tablet/phone GPS, Bluetooth GPS or boat instrument GPS.  - Live, replay and simulator modes give you the power run realtime, replay or practice.  - Add further value with a Race Guide performance subscription enhancing the predictive calculations and increasing frequency and fidelity. Bespoke techniques remove the noise and variation historically seen with tactical aids so the software runs out of the box, whilst keeping the option for more bespoke configuration via the addition of broader polar data, more detailed environmental data predictions and more in depth understanding of the sensor data on board. These will push the performance gains further, maximising the potential of the guidance.

About

RaceData3

Features
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Transform your Apple Watch device into a powerful sailing instrument display for Expedition Navigation Software. Whether you're racing around the buoys or offshore, stay connected to navigation data with customisable, easy-to-read displays designed for racing. KEY FEATURES Designed for Racing • Start activity to keep screen on • Water Lock to prevent accidental changes Compatibility • Requires the RaceData3 Bridge connected to Expedition Navigation Software TCP port. Download at https://www.fieldyachting.com/apps • Works over WiFi - no iPhone needed SUBSCRIPTION • £39.99/year auto-renewable subscription • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24hrs before period end Subscription Features (Annual): • All Expedition channels • Multiple page layout options PERFECT FOR: • Crew members who need specific data for their position • Navigators wanting a wireless repeater display • Coaches monitoring performance from chase boats • Anyone using Expedition who wants mobile data access REQUIREMENTS • Apple Watch on same WiFi network as Expedition computer • RaceData3 Bridge App running and connected to Expedition • watchOS 10.0 or higher SUPPORT • Developed by sailors, for sailors. RaceData3 is actively maintained by Field Yachting Ltd with regular updates based on user feedback from the racing community. • View terms of use here: https://www.fieldyachting.com/app-store-terms-of-use Transform your Apple Watch into a flexible sailing instrument display for Expedition Navigation Software.

Screenshots

Race Guide4 screens
RaceData31 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Race Guide at 15.0 against RaceData3's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Race Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $26.49 per month and RaceData3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Guide ships an update fortnightly, RaceData3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Race Guide versus RaceData3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace GuideRaceData3
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHibrid Intelligence LtdField Yachting Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Race Guide Performance$26.491 Month
  • Race Guide Performance HiFi$51.991 Month
1 purchases

RaceData3

Subscriptions1
  • RaceData3 Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Race Guide free?
Race Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaceData3 free?
RaceData3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Race Guide or RaceData3 have ads?
Neither Race Guide nor RaceData3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Guide or RaceData3?
Race Guide ships an update fortnightly, and RaceData3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Race Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and RaceData3 on October 28, 2026.

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