Comparison

Regatta Clock vs Regatta Hero

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

Head to head
About

Regatta Clock

This app assists race committees in managing sailing regattas efficiently. It allows for customizable race sequences and flag usage, with haptic and sound cues to keep users focused during signal times. It's also designed to help new volunteers learn the process.

Highlights
  • Customizable race sequences
  • Adjustable sequence length
  • Configurable flags
  • Haptic feedback
  • Auditory cues
  • Volunteer training aid
Features
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Regatta Clock helps ensure that your Race Committee boat can run efficiently, and can also help new volunteers to learn the ropes. Run as many starts as you need for your races, with customization options to adjust the sequence length and flags used. You can also haptics and sounds to help you stay focused when signals are about to be made

About

Regatta Hero

This app enables participants and organizers to manage and track sailing regattas. It automatically applies handicap ratings, sends GPS coordinates in real-time, and receives race management information. Follow races live or as replays with automatic scoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Automatic handicap rating application
  • Live race management updates
  • Automatic scoring (Time-on-Distance/Time-on-Time)
  • Live race following and replay
  • Support for various handicap systems
Features
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The app for participants and organizers of Regatta Hero regattas. The Regatta Hero system is particularly suited for club, fun, pursuit and training regattas. Handicap ratings are automatically applied in the race results or in the individual boats start time. The regatta participants have a smartphone on board that sends GPS coordinates and communicates all information. The app's data usage is approximately equivalent to streaming music or about 20-30 percent of what map apps consume in navigation mode per minute. For dinghies, catamarans, etc., the smartphone with the activated app is placed in the zippered pocket of the life jacket (possibly wrapped in a waterproof case). The app then communicates acoustically. With the help of this app, GPS coordinates are sent to the Regatta Hero system in real time. Additionally, the app receives all information from the race management (starting sequence with flags and acoustic signals, general announcements, race time, course shortening, false start info, etc.). The app supports regattas with PHRF, Yardstick, SCHRS, Texel ratings (and other handicap systems). Pursuit starts can also be conducted. The scoring is automatic and available shortly after the last boat crosses the finish line. Both Time-on-Distance and Time-on-Time scoring is supported. Any course can be defined. The regatta can be followed live and as a replay on the screen. The passcode necessary for operating the app is provided by your race director. For further information, please visit our website.

Screenshots

Regatta Clock4 screens
Regatta Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Regatta Hero at 5.0 against Regatta Clock's 3.0. Regatta Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Regatta Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Regatta Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Regatta Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Regatta Clock versus Regatta Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta ClockRegatta Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobert MarkwickKRISTIAN RAUE

Customer experience

Regatta Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Regatta Hero

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Regatta Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Regatta Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Clock free?
Regatta Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regatta Hero free?
Regatta Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Regatta Clock or Regatta Hero?
Regatta Hero is rated higher. Regatta Clock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Regatta Hero averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Regatta Clock or Regatta Hero have ads?
Neither Regatta Clock nor Regatta Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Clock or Regatta Hero?
Regatta Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Regatta Hero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Regatta Clock was updated on October 1, 2026 and Regatta Hero on October 24, 2026.

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