Comparison

ChartedSails vs AquaMap

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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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!

About

AquaMap

Features
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AquaWatch is a community powered water quality map that empowers everyday people to report and track water safety in real time. Features: Interactive map showing water quality reports near you Color coded pins red for contaminated, yellow for moderate, green for safe Submit your own water test results with photos Get alerts when unsafe water is reported near you Learn about water filtration and how to protect yourself Create an account to track your personal reports Whether you're concerned about your tap water, local lakes, or community water sources AquaWatch gives you the information you need to stay safe.

Screenshots

ChartedSails4 screens
AquaMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AquaMap at none against ChartedSails's 2. AquaMap also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChartedSails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. AquaMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ChartedSails versus AquaMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChartedSailsAquaMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCHARTEDSAILS LLCIan Lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChartedSails

Subscriptions2
  • Racer Monthly14 Days trial$44.991 Month
  • Racer Annual14 Days trial$349.001 Year
None

AquaMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChartedSails free?
ChartedSails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AquaMap free?
AquaMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChartedSails or AquaMap have ads?
ChartedSails shows ads; AquaMap does not.

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