Sailing Analyzer vs Dinghy Sailing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailing Analyzer
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[Analysis App of the Sailors, by the Sailors, for the Sailors] Taking advantage of my experience as a sailing athlete and coach, I have created an app that can be used to improve sailing skills. I hope this app will help improve the quality of practice. What the numbers alone cannot show, you can look back on with photos and videos tied to your track. [How to use] - Record the wake using the GPS sensor of your smartphone. Bring your smartphone to the ship and take measurements. - The app will automatically analyze the measured wake. - Import the photos and videos you took during practice, and keep them tied to the moment you were sailing. - Check the analyzed results, improve tunings, and use it for the next practice! [Main functions] - GPS measurement function - Analysis function (time, distance, speed, number of tacks, number of jibes, sailing angle against the wind, calculation of VMG) - Totals across four groups: upwind/downwind by port/starboard - Automatic wind direction estimation (filled in when you finish measuring, and you can correct it by hand) - Measurement data display function (leg list, map display, graph display, estimated wind direction at each tack) - Graph types (speed, sailing angle and VMG over time; speed, VMG and time spent by angle) - Measurement data editing function (wind information, boat information, notes, GPS data range, division of measurement data) - Photo and video function (linking to logs, adjusting the capture time, capture points on the map, video trimming) - Shooting with speed and heading burned into the photo or video - Recording of boat information (boat information, tuning information, setting photos) - Comparison function with past records and teammates (up to six logs, synchronized playback) - Exporting and importing logs as CSV - Unit settings (distance: m/km/mi/nm, speed: m/s/km/h/mph/knots. Wind speed can be set separately from speed) [Disclaimer] - Since this application operates with GPS, the accuracy may deteriorate depending on the surrounding radio wave conditions and the performance of the terminal. - Estimated wind direction is automatically input. If necessary, correct the wind direction manually. - Measurement data, along with imported photos and videos, is saved inside the smartphone. Please note that data cannot be taken over when changing smartphones. - Do not operate this app while sailing because it is dangerous. Only shoot when it is safe to do so. - The app developer is not responsible for any disadvantages such as accidents or injuries while using this app. Please be sure to use this at your own risk.
Dinghy Sailing
This app provides sailing navigation instruments, replacing expensive digital equipment. Mount your device to your vessel to display up to eight instruments, including race timers and flags. Customize your display by enabling, disabling, and rearranging instruments.
- Replaces expensive digital instruments
- Displays up to eight instruments
- Race timer functionality
- Flag display
- Customizable instrument layout
- Vertical device mounting
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Dinghy Sailing is a useful tool for sailors. It can replace expensive digital instruments. Mount your iPad or iPhone to your vessel in a vertical position (either landscape or portrait). Dinghy Sailing displays up to eight instruments. Use the tabs to select the race timer, flags and instrument editor. You can enable/disable each instrument and drag to rearrange the order of the instruments on display.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dinghy Sailing at none against Sailing Analyzer's shown. Dinghy Sailing also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Sailing Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sailing Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Dinghy Sailing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sailing Analyzer | Dinghy Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shota Utsumi | Gordon Aspin |
In-app purchases
Sailing Analyzer
No in-app purchases
Dinghy Sailing
No in-app purchases
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