ChartedSails vs SailSync AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChartedSails
This app provides competitive sailors with professional-grade race analysis to identify performance gaps and improve speed. It automatically logs weather and conditions, tracks maneuvers, and allows for fleet comparison. Start with basic insights for free or unlock advanced features with a subscription.
- Automatic race and condition logging
- Leg-by-leg performance breakdown
- Maneuver and start line analysis
- Fleet comparison and progress tracking
- Offline functionality with automatic sync
- Integration with Garmin/Vakaros GPS and Calypso Wind Instruments
Read full descriptionHide full description
See exactly where you're losing time, fix it, and win more races. ChartedSails is built specifically for competitive sailors who want professional-grade analysis without the complexity. Whether you're training solo or racing in a fleet, get the insights that help you sail faster. CAPTURE EVERYTHING * Record with your phone or sync from Garmin/Vakaros GPS * Automatic weather and condition logging * Works offline, syncs when connected * Sync your data with your friends automatically * Capture wind data with Calypso Wind Instruments INSTANT RACE ANALYSIS * Automatic leg-by-leg performance breakdown * See where you gained or lost: upwind, downwind, or reaching * Maneuver analysis for every tack and gybe * Start line performance metrics COMPARE & IMPROVE * Automatic fleet comparison - see how you stack up * Learn from faster boats even when sailing alone * Track progress over time and conditions * Build your complete performance logbook TRUSTED BY CHAMPIONS Used by World Champions, Olympic campaigns, and thousands of competitive sailors who've discovered that data doesn't have to be complicated to be powerful. PERFECT FOR: * One-design racing (Laser, Waszp, Moth, A-Class, etc.) * Sailors who want to improve faster * Coaches managing multiple boats * Anyone tired of wondering why they lost FREE TO START Record unlimited sessions, keep a logbook and get basic insights free forever. RACER SUBSCRIPTION The RACER MONTHLY and RACER ANNUAL subscriptions unlock more features of the app: - Race reports (detailed leg-by-leg analysis) - VMG analysis of your sailing sessions (VMG Upwind and Downwind) - Access to all paid features of chartedsails.com on the Web (Photos, Videos, Race editor, etc) All subscriptions include a 15-day free trial. RACER MONTHLY will automatically renew every month. RACER ANNUAL will automatically renew every year. You can manage your subscription directly in the application. Tap your Profile (top-right of the main screen) to cancel at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chartedsails.com/privacy ChartedSails LLC is a small business committed to serving the performance sailing community. Please write to us at ahoy@chartedsails.com for any questions!
SailSync AI
This app uses AI to provide sailing training insights. It records tracks, captures videos, and generates performance reports for sailors, teams, and coaches. Organize data, analyze performance trends, and improve your racing with real-time on-water tracking.
- AI-powered performance reports
- Real-time on-water tracking
- Video recording and syncing
- Start sequence countdowns
- Data import from Vakaros & GPX
- Cloud-based track library
- Team and clinic session recording
Read full descriptionHide full description
Sail Sync is the ultimate AI-powered training companion for sailors, teams, and coaches. Record high-quality sailing tracks, capture the day’s videos, and automatically generate powerful performance reports — all in one streamlined app built for modern race training. Record, Track & Improve — Together Whether you're sailing with training partners or attending a group clinic, Sail Sync keeps everyone’s data organized and in sync. Start a session with one tap and instantly track: Live tracking as a group! Distance to the starting line Start sequence countdowns shared across devices. Live map with location of marks. Course movements and maneuvers All in real time, right on the water. Instant AI-Powered Debriefs Stop spending hours organizing data at the end of the day. Sail Sync integrates directly with Sail Sync’s AI debriefing engine, giving coaches and sailors instant, shareable reports that highlight: Performance trends Tactical decisions Speed and angle analysis Start line execution Video-linked moments that matter The day’s insights are ready before the boats even hit the dock. Import Your Sailing Data — Any Source Bring all your training data into one place. Sail Sync supports: Vakaros Atlas device imports GPX file uploads On-device GPS recording Video recording & uploading from your phone Perfect for mixed fleets, performance clinics, and solo sailors working through advanced drills. Built for Coaches, Loved by Sailors Coaches can effortlessly gather all sailor tracks after a session — no more chasing screens or files. Sail Sync automatically organizes each sailor’s data for fast, accurate debriefs, letting coaches focus on teaching, not collecting data. Designed for Competitive Sailing From youth dinghies to Olympic campaigns, Sail Sync supports all performance sailing programs. Optimize your starts, refine your maneuvers, and unlock your next level with data-driven insights. Key Features Real-time speed, mark locations, and start line distance Start sequence countdowns Team & clinic track recording AI-generated debriefs and performance summaries Vakaros device & GPX upload support On-water video recording and syncing Easy post-session data sharing for coaches Organized, cloud-based track library Level Up Your Racing. Learn Faster. Sail Smarter. Download Sail Sync and bring AI-powered insight to every day on the water. Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SailSync AI at none against ChartedSails's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ChartedSails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month and SailSync AI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChartedSails against 5.0 for SailSync AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChartedSails | SailSync AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHARTEDSAILS LLC | Sail Sync LLC |
Customer experience
ChartedSails
SailSync AI
In-app purchases
ChartedSails
- Racer Monthly14 Days trial$44.991 Month
- Racer Annual14 Days trial$349.001 Year
SailSync AI
- Bronze Sailor$0.991 Month
- Silver Sailor$4.991 Month
- Gold Sailor$9.991 Month
- 10 AI Credits$9.99
- 25 AI Credits$19.99
- 50 AI Credits$39.99
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- 100 AI Credits$69.99
- 200 AI Credits$119.99
Questions
Is ChartedSails free?
Is SailSync AI free?
Which has better reviews, ChartedSails or SailSync AI?
Do ChartedSails or SailSync AI have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChartedSails or SailSync AI?
Other comparisons















