Comparison

Sailrace dinghy race timer vs VISCompass2

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

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About

Sailrace dinghy race timer

This app simplifies dinghy race management for sailing clubs using the Portsmouth Yardstick. It offers features like lap timing, immediate result sharing, and various race modes, eliminating the need for manual record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Portsmouth Yardstick scoring
  • Lap timing
  • Immediate result sharing
  • Fleet and pursuit race modes
  • Customizable pre-start period
  • Offline functionality
  • Series management
Features
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Sailrace Dinghy Timer is an efficient and user-friendly app designed for sailing clubs to manage and score dinghy races based on the Portsmouth Yardstick. The app eliminates the need for pen and paper, simplifies lap timing, and ensures immediate result sharing with competitors. With Sailrace Dinghy Timer, race organizers can easily manage their events and provide a seamless experience for participants. Sailrace Dinghy Timer comes packed with features to simplify dinghy race management. With average lap time timing based on the Portsmouth Yardstick, fleet and pursuit race modes, customizable pre-start period, and various start sequences, race organizers can easily manage their events.  The app also offers, via the cloud, immediate result sharing with competitors, and graphing of results.  Other features include audio alerts, custom race durations, sorting options, lap marking, competitor editing, and offline functionality. Sailrace Dinghy Timer also supports series management, competitor imports, and database backups.

About

VISCompass2

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VISCompass enables a smartphone to function as an audio-compass and navigation aid. It enables visually impaired crew to helm a yacht or motorboat under the guidance of an experienced skipper. It also enables experienced VI sailors to reduce their dependence on sighted crew. Starting from steering a compass course effectively, VI sailors progress to developing skills like sailing to the wind and tacking the boat. VISCompass’ help function is available in both text and audio format , and the audio-compass settings are adjustable to suit different conditions.

Screenshots

Sailrace dinghy race timer4 screens
VISCompass21 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Sailrace dinghy race timer at 3 against VISCompass2's —. Sailrace dinghy race timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Sailrace dinghy race timer versus VISCompass2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailrace dinghy race timerVISCompass2
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim CutsforthMatthew Clark

In-app purchases

None

Sailrace dinghy race timer

No in-app purchases

None

VISCompass2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sailrace dinghy race timer free?
Sailrace dinghy race timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VISCompass2 free?
VISCompass2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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