Comparison

Sailing timer tactical vs Spokes

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

Head to head
About

Sailing timer tactical

This app provides a spoken countdown timer for sailing races, displaying distance to the starting line and a track view of covered paths with speed indicators. It utilizes GPS for navigation and can be used with Bluetooth earphones for audio alerts.

Highlights
  • Spoken countdown timer
  • Distance to starting line
  • Track view of covered paths
  • Speed indication
  • GPS tracking
  • Bluetooth earphone support
Features
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Spoken countdown timer. Distance to starting line Track view of covered paths. Colors indicate the speed. Tips: I advise to extend your screen idle timer. Also set Return to Clock to after 1 hour. Settings->General-> Return to clock You can use bluetooth earphones if the volume is not loud enough. Enable background refresh Settings > General > Background App Refresh This app uses GPS and may impact the battery life. A 10-15% battery drain per hour is normal. Future features: Spoken wind shift messages OCS alarm Manually set Windward and leeward mark Battery optimization (turn off GPS automatically) The following permissions are needed Healthkit: To start a sailing workout. This is also needs to get timer updates and location updates when the screen is off. Location: To plot your route on the map and to calculate the distance to the line

About

Spokes

This app connects cyclists with smart GPS tracking and voice communication. It allows for solo or group rides, providing real-time location sharing and ride analytics for enhanced safety and coordination.

Highlights
  • Smart GPS tracking
  • Real-time voice chat
  • Group ride creation
  • Live location sharing
  • Ride analytics
  • Route visualization
Features
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Spokes connects cyclists through smart GPS tracking and seamless voice communication. Whether you're riding solo or with friends, stay connected, tracked, and safe on every journey. - Smart GPS Tracking Precision route recording captures distance, speed, and duration. Background tracking ensures your complete ride is saved even when your phone is locked. - Voice Communication Two communication modes keep you connected: • Real-time voice chat for instant coordination • Broadcast messaging that won't interrupt your music - Group Rides Made Easy Create rides and invite friends with one tap. See everyone's real-time location on the map and track group progress together. - Route Visualization View detailed maps showing your route and friends' paths. Each rider's journey is individually tracked and displayed. - Ride Analytics Every ride automatically saves with statistics: distance, duration, average speed, and route visualization. Build your cycling history over time. - Safety First Real-time location sharing with participants, comprehensive ride history, and battery-optimized tracking that won't drain your phone.

Screenshots

Spokes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spokes at 100% against Sailing timer tactical's 57%. Spokes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months). Sailing timer tactical's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spokes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Sailing timer tactical's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spokes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailing timer tactical ships an update every 15 months, Spokes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sailing timer tactical versus Spokes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailing timer tacticalSpokes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPieter OskamOsvaldo Ortega

Customer experience

Sailing timer tactical

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Spokes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sailing timer tactical

No in-app purchases

None

Spokes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sailing timer tactical free?
Sailing timer tactical is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spokes free?
Spokes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sailing timer tactical or Spokes?
Spokes is rated higher. Sailing timer tactical averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Spokes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Sailing timer tactical or Spokes have ads?
Neither Sailing timer tactical nor Spokes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailing timer tactical or Spokes?
Sailing timer tactical ships an update every 15 months, and Spokes every 6 days. Most recently, Sailing timer tactical was updated on August 15, 2026 and Spokes on July 4, 2026.

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