Comparison

Sailrace vs SailingMetrics

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

Head to head
About

Sailrace

Features
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Sailrace Dinghy Race Timer Companion App Sailrace Dinghy Race Timer Companion App is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on the latest race results. With this app, you can access race results, back-calculated results, charts of corrected time, charts of position at each lap of the race, a traditional table with CSV export function (compatible with Sailwave), and basic live race timing (if enabled in timer app). This app is a must-have for any sailor who wants to be the first to know the results of their races. Benefits: Stay up-to-date on the latest race results Analyze your performance and see where you can improve Connect with other sailors in your community Be the first to know the results of your races With the new live race timing feature, you can now see the results of your race as they happen, right on your phone. This is perfect for staying up-to-date on the latest race results and seeing how you're doing compared to the other sailors in your race. Note: Your club needs to be using "Sailrace dinghy race timer" to time races for this to be useful for you. Perhaps mention it to your race team.

About

SailingMetrics

Features
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SailingMetrics is the all-in-one performance app for sailors — from weekend racers to regatta organisers. LIVE TRACKING & PERFORMANCE RECORDING Record your GPS track while racing or training. Review your recordings afterwards with speed, course, and performance data. TACKING TRAINING Improve your tacking with automated real-time feedback. SailingMetrics detects each tack, measures your VMG (Velocity Made Good), and gives you instant audio feedback on your performance. View your tacking angle, height gain or loss, and session history on an interactive map. LIVE METRICS DASHBOARD Display real-time sailing data while underway — speed, heading, wind angle, heel, and more. Fully configurable layout so you see exactly what matters to you. Sensor fusion combines GPS, compass, and BLE devices for accurate readings. COMPETITION & REGATTA MANAGEMENT Organise and manage regattas from your phone. Create competitions, manage classes and entries, set up race courses, and record finishes. Race officers can manage races and start sequences directly from the app. FINISH LINE MODE (ALPHA) Capture finishes with photo timestamps. Match recordings to competitors for accurate finish time verification. LEAGUE RACING Join or manage league performance races. Complete a GPS calibration run and race against others with live position tracking and rankings. SENSOR INTEGRATION - GPS location with accuracy monitoring - Device compass and magnetometer - Accelerometer-based heel angle - BLE device connectivity DESIGNED FOR SAILORS SailingMetrics is built by sailors for sailors. Whether you are fine-tuning upwind performance, running a club regatta, or coaching the next generation, SailingMetrics gives you the data you need on the water. Requires a SailingMetrics account. Background location is used for tracking and tacking training.

Screenshots

Sailrace4 screens
SailingMetrics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SailingMetrics at every 6 days against Sailrace's every 6 weeks. Sailrace's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailrace ships an update every 6 weeks, SailingMetrics every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sailrace versus SailingMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailraceSailingMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTim Cutsforthadagger GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Sailrace

No in-app purchases

None

SailingMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sailrace free?
Sailrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailingMetrics free?
SailingMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sailrace or SailingMetrics have ads?
Neither Sailrace nor SailingMetrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailrace or SailingMetrics?
Sailrace ships an update every 6 weeks, and SailingMetrics every 6 days. Most recently, Sailrace was updated on October 25, 2026 and SailingMetrics on October 25, 2026.

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