Sailing Coach vs Nautical Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailing Coach
This app provides a portable yacht simulation for explaining sailing concepts. It can be used on one or multiple devices to demonstrate maneuvers, rules, and strategies for various sailing scenarios.
- Portable yacht simulation
- Demonstrate sailing maneuvers
- Explain racing rules
- Multi-device strategy planning
- Adjustable wind direction
- Simulate wind shifts
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There are times when you just need a small yacht in your hand, whether you're trying to explain the America's Cup to a non-sailor, teaching your own young sailor, discussing the rules with your crew, or talking to your team about mark traps. Use the app on one phone to talk about port and starboard, tacking, gybing, and reaching. Use the app on two phones by setting the wind direction for both and you're all set to discuss right of way, proper course, and mark roundings. Use 6 phones and you can strategise for team sailing. Once you've set the wind direction the wind indicator will track it for you just as you would expect and the sail will set accordingly, whether you're heading up to the top mark or down to the bottom gate. You can add a wind shift to right or left and talk about lifts and knocks. And obviously if you're pointing directly into the wind you're going nowhere. Sailing Coach is the yacht you can carry in your pocket wherever you go.
Nautical Cloud
This app provides yacht racing crews with real-time event updates, course management, and race declaration features. It ensures participants are informed and in control throughout race days, from local regattas to global championships.
- Instant event notifications
- Real-time course updates
- Race declarations
- Universal organizer compatibility
- Event schedule management
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Streamline your yacht racing experience with the Nautical Cloud Racing app! Designed for crew on boats racing in events powered by Nautical Cloud, this app keeps you informed and in control throughout the race day. Key Features: • Event Updates: Receive instant notifications for Notices of Race, Sailing Instructions, and any updates or changes to the event schedule. • Course Management: Stay on course with real-time updates about course changes and start time adjustments. • Race Declarations: Easily declare before and after races where required by event organisers. • Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all organisers using the Nautical Cloud platform. Whether you're racing in a local regatta or a global championship, Nautical Cloud Racing ensures you're always prepared, informed, and ready to perform. Download today and take the stress out of race management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sailing Coach at 8.0 against Nautical Cloud's 17.0. On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Sailing Coach | Nautical Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zebra Crossing | Nautical Cloud |
Customer experience
Sailing Coach
Nautical Cloud
In-app purchases
Sailing Coach
No in-app purchases
Nautical Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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