Comparison

FastSkipper vs OnboardAssistant

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

Head to head
About

FastSkipper

This app provides a system for sportsmen and coaches to collect and analyze telemetric data during training sessions. It allows for real-time data transmission and playback of training sessions with detailed reports for each yachtsman.

Highlights
  • Telemetric data collection
  • Real-time data transmission
  • Training session playback
  • Detailed training reports
  • Durable and water-resistant sensors
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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FastSkipper consists of sets of devices for a sportsman and a coach. The sportsman's device is a set of sensors that are easily installed on the boat during training and collect telemetric data about it. The collected data is instantly transmitted to the coach's device. The coach's device is a set that is attached to the boat and keeps in touch with the sportsman's boat at a distance of up to several kilometers. Information about the water area and individual boats of sportsmen is transmitted to this device without any delay. The coach's set also includes a wind sensor and a computer with which the necessary data is reproduced. Relying on FastSkipper, sportsmen and coaches get a rare opportunity to reproduce the entire training session in a special player and get training reports of each yachtsman. FastSkipper devices are easily mounted and are not exposed to aggressive external environments, for example, sea water. Likewise, they have a high impact-resistant potential. Moreover, the intuitive interface of FastSkipper allows you to use it both on a professional and amateur level, as the principles of its operation can be mastered intuitively.

About

OnboardAssistant

Features
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OnboardAssistant is a handy little tool for yacht racing which will complement your onboard electronics and let you get rid of wet notes. It will let you ping sail changes, race times, changes in boat configuration, incidents, performance comments and any other important user-defined event which is not captured directly by your electronics. It also lets you take pictures, record audio and video while you are out on the water. Once your sailing session is complete you can review and update your notes and upload it all to the cloud. Once in the cloud, the data can be accessed by a number of thrid party tools such as SailingPerformance's RaceReplay. All your data will then be automatically be loaded and synchronized, ready to be analyzed! Terms of use available at: https://www.advancedsailingperformance.com/oba-terms-service.html

Screenshots

FastSkipper4 screens
OnboardAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnboardAssistant at none against FastSkipper's 2. FastSkipper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FastSkipper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. OnboardAssistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastSkipper ships an update every 2 weeks, OnboardAssistant every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FastSkipper versus OnboardAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastSkipperOnboardAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCUBE ANALYTICS & CONSULTING SLSailingPerformance S.L

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FastSkipper

Subscriptions2
  • Main access$9.996 Months
  • Subscribe for 6 months + trial1 Month trial$17.996 Months
None

OnboardAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastSkipper free?
FastSkipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnboardAssistant free?
OnboardAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastSkipper or OnboardAssistant have ads?
Neither FastSkipper nor OnboardAssistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastSkipper or OnboardAssistant?
FastSkipper ships an update every 2 weeks, and OnboardAssistant every 5 weeks. Most recently, FastSkipper was updated on June 5, 2026 and OnboardAssistant on September 20, 2026.

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