Comparison

Regatta Clock vs Watch Sailing Timer

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

Watch Sailing Timer

This app provides a dedicated timer for sailing races, featuring customizable countdowns, haptic feedback, and Apple Health integration. It offers an intuitive interface optimized for Apple Watch, allowing for quick adjustments and seamless workout tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Haptic feedback
  • Apple Health integration
  • Action Button support
  • Watch face complications
  • Background mode
Features
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The Perfect Standalone Watch App for Sailors and Yacht Racing Enthusiast! - Simple and easy-to-read countdown - Sync time to the nearest minute - Voice count down - Action Button support on Apple Watch Ultra - Start a countdown from the watch face - Turn the Digital Crown to add or subtract a minute at a time from your countdown — adjust the running timer without stopping it. The app also integrates with Apple Health to track your sailing workouts. All in a beautiful app. Key Features: - Choose from predefined countdowns (1 to 5 minutes) or select up to 5 custom durations to suit your training needs. - Start a countdown directly from your watch face – perfect for that sudden warning signal. - Start a countdown by pressing the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. Press again to sync time! Easy! Optional Apple Health Integration - HealthKit support: Automatically log your sailing workouts in HealthKit to keep track of your training and races. User-Friendly Interface - Intuitive design: A sleek, easy-to-navigate interface tailored for Apple Watch, so you can control your timer even under challenging conditions. - Haptic feedback: Feel vibrations every minute during the countdown, and at 30, 20, 10, and the final 5 seconds. - Background mode: The countdown continues even when the app runs in the background. Custom Settings - Personalize your experience: Adjust haptic feedback, select preferred countdown durations, and choose whether to save workouts to HealthKit. - Decide if you want to display the duration of the workout after the start. Action Button Support - Press once when you hear the warning signal to start the timer. - Press again to sync time. - Press the Action Button and the side button together to pause. - Press them again to reset the timer, ready for a new countdown. Make sure to allow Apple Health to fully utilize the Action Button. Permission is required before the Action Button can start a workout and thus a countdown. The app does not store anything in Health or read any data — unless you enable it in settings. --- Get Started Today! Download Watch Sailing Timer now and take the first step towards mastering your sailing routine. Whether you're training for a championship or enjoying leisurely races, our app is your perfect sailing partner. --- Experience the ultimate in sailing timer technology—only on Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Regatta Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Regatta Clock at Free against Watch Sailing Timer's $4.99. Watch Sailing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On 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

Regatta Clock is free to download; Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99 up front. Regatta Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watch Sailing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Regatta Clock versus Watch Sailing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta ClockWatch Sailing Timer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert MarkwickSoeren Steen

Customer experience

Regatta Clock

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

Watch Sailing Timer

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Regatta Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Watch Sailing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Clock free?
Regatta Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Sailing Timer free?
Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Clock or Watch Sailing Timer have ads?
Neither Regatta Clock nor Watch Sailing Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Clock or Watch Sailing Timer?
Regatta Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Regatta Clock was updated on September 13, 2026 and Watch Sailing Timer on September 17, 2026.

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