Comparison

iScoreTimer vs Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest

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

Head to head
About

iScoreTimer

This app provides a versatile timer for sailing regattas, catering to both race committees and competitors. It offers various modes, including options for AP flags, rolling or single starts, and customizable start times. The timer can also include optional horn signals and voice countdowns for enhanced race management.

Highlights
  • Race committee and competitor modes
  • AP Flag timing (6 or 4 minutes)
  • No AP Flag timing (5 or 3 minutes)
  • Rolling or single starts
  • Customizable start times
  • Optional horn signals and voice countdown
Features
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Timer for race committees and competitors of sailing regattas optionally with voice and signal support offering several modes: - Optional Sync Button: hidden for Race Committee version, visible for Competitor version - With AP Flag (6 or 4 minutes to start) - Without AP Flag (5 or 3 minutes to start) - Rolling starts or single start - In competitor mode, start time can be set for some time in the future (e.g. for pursuit races) - In race committee mode start times can be set for 'Top of the Minute', 'Nearest 5 Minutes', or custom - Optional horn signals and voice countdown Also includes 'Time Lapsed Since Start' for single starts and delayed start feature, e.g. for pursuit races.

About

Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest

Features
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Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest is a dedicated performance tool designed to help sailors improve their tacks and gybes with measurable, real-world data. The app tracks your boat’s speed before, during, and after each maneuver, allowing you to clearly see speed loss, recovery time, and overall efficiency. By identifying what works and what slows you down, you can refine your technique and make every turn smoother, faster, and more controlled. Ideal for training sessions, racing preparation, or skill development, Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest turns every tack and gybe into an opportunity for progression. Key features: Tack & gybe performance analysis Speed loss and recovery time monitoring Real-time speed tracking Maneuver comparison over multiple runs Clean, sailor-friendly interface for on-board use Sail smarter. Turn faster. Keep your speed.

Screenshots

iScoreTimer4 screens
Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest at Free against iScoreTimer's $1.99. Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). iScoreTimer's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On 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

Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest is free to download; iScoreTimer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScoreTimer ships an update every 2 months, Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iScoreTimer versus Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScoreTimerSailing Toolkit SpeedTest
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRolf JaegerARMAND FARDEAU

In-app purchases

None

iScoreTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iScoreTimer free?
iScoreTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest free?
Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iScoreTimer or Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest have ads?
Neither iScoreTimer nor Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iScoreTimer or Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest?
iScoreTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest every 3 days. Most recently, iScoreTimer was updated on September 6, 2026 and Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest on September 26, 2026.

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