Comparison

Sailing timer tactical vs Ridewind

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

Ridewind

This app helps sailors and kite riders track their performance. Record sessions, analyze speed and wind data, and review your routes. Improve your skills on the water with detailed statistics and community sharing.

Highlights
  • Live VMG and speed display
  • GPS session recording
  • Wind direction support
  • Upwind and downwind analysis
  • Session statistics
  • Interactive route replay
  • Community feed
Features
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Ridewind is a performance tracking app built for sailors and Formula Kite riders. Record every session with your Apple Watch or iPhone and review detailed performance metrics afterward. Features: • Live VMG and speed display • GPS session recording • Wind direction (TWD) support • Upwind and downwind analysis • Session statistics and performance score • Interactive route replay • Community feed for sharing sessions • Equipment management • Apple Watch support Whether you’re training for your next race or simply tracking your progress, Ridewind helps you understand every session and improve on the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ridewind at 100% against Sailing timer tactical's 57%. Ridewind also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months). Sailing timer tactical's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Ridewind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sailing timer tactical asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailing timer tactical ships an update every 15 months, Ridewind every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sailing timer tactical versus Ridewind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailing timer tacticalRidewind
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPieter OskamYOKO GOTO

Customer experience

Sailing timer tactical

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

Ridewind

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sailing timer tactical

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ridewind

Subscriptions2
  • Ridewind Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Ridewind Premium yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Sailing timer tactical free?
Sailing timer tactical is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ridewind free?
Ridewind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sailing timer tactical or Ridewind have ads?
Neither Sailing timer tactical nor Ridewind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailing timer tactical or Ridewind?
Sailing timer tactical ships an update every 15 months, and Ridewind every 6 days. Most recently, Sailing timer tactical was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ridewind on October 2, 2026.

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