iRegatta Pro vs SailGP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRegatta Pro
This app provides tactical regatta and cruising navigation for sailors. It offers detailed sailing data, wind direction analysis, start line countdowns, and waypoint navigation. It also supports NMEA0183 instrument data and AIS information over WiFi.
- Real-time sailing data display
- Wind direction and shift indicator
- Regatta start line countdown
- Waypoint navigation with camera assist
- Track recording and export
- NMEA0183 and AIS data integration
- Apple Watch app for data viewing and tracking
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iRegatta is a tactical Regatta application as well as a crusing navigation application for the iPhone. The PRO version automatically includes the basic, NMEA0183 and AIS in-app-purchases that are available in the regular version, and offers additional in-app-purchases. The build-in GPS unit and the unique graphical possibilities of the iPhone, makes it ideal for such an application. If you have a iPhone anyway, this is a cheap way to introduce you to the benefits of a GPS device, to help you leverage your regatta sailing performance. A downside is of cause the fact that your iPhone/iPad is not waterproof! But there are products out there, where you can put your iDevice into, to make it waterproof and still be able to operate it. In this way you can either mount it near your other instruments on your keelboat or strap it to your arm if you are sailing a dinghy. Features: Main View. Here you can see your 4 most important readouts, fore instance Heading, Speed, VMG and Performance. There also is a lift indicator, showing you if you have been lifted by a wind shift, and graphs showing the development in your speed and VMG over a configurable amount of time and a permormance bar. Wind direction. Set your wind direction by storing your heading while sailing on upwind on starboard and port tack, or simply type it in. Start view. Here you have your count down (including sync), and you can mark your starting line and iRegatta will calculate the distance to the line and indicate the favorite line end, if wind direction is set. Statistics view. View your current position and trip odometer and max speed since last reset. You'll also see a polar diagram with your speed and VMG (wind speed dependent). Waypoints. Navigate to your favorite pre-stored waypoints, or create a new temporary waypoint by cross bearing using the iPhone internal camera, or by distance/bearing. Tracking. Record your track and view it on the map or export it for further analysis to your computer. Instead of internal GPS you can get instrument information over WiFi from NMEA0183 instruments. AIS data received over WiFi will be displayed in a Radar-like view. iRegatta also comes with a watch app, which will allow you to view data on your watch as well as operate the start line features. Besides that, the watch app will track your sailing as an activity and help you close your activity circles using HealthKit.. Read more detailed information on the apps web page.
SailGP
Experience the world's fastest sailing races with real-time video, live data, and immersive VR/AR features. Follow elite teams, customize your view, and never miss a moment of the action.
- Live sailing race streaming
- Real-time race data and stats
- Immersive Virtual Reality viewing
- 3D Augmented Reality F50 tours
- Follow and compare elite teams
- Customizable data views
- Spoiler-free mode
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Get closer to the action with the SailGP app. SailGP is the world's fastest sailing race, created to redefine sailing and give global sports fans a year-round, supercharged version of the sport. Witness every wave, turn and manoeuvre through real-time video feeds and live data that puts you right in the middle of the action. WATCH LIVE SAILING RACES The SailGP app is your inside track to the world's most exciting racing on water.During every sailing race you'll see the action up close, as each of the F50 catamarans have multiple cameras on board for real time video streaming. Enjoy birds-eye views of the whole race, augmented with key information such as where the finish line is, how fast each boat is travelling and how far they have left to go. The SailGP app is your ultimate race companion, here to make sure you never miss a second of the action! WATCH IN VR Whether you’re at the event, or watching from the comfort of your home, you’ll now have access to an immersive live Virtual Reality viewing experience. Move your device to follow the live race, watching from any viewpoint and interact with the boats to never miss a moment of the action. GET UP CLOSE WITH AN F50 SailGP are bringing the F50s to life, with a 3D Augmented Reality Experience. Allowing fans to take a tour around your favourite teams F50 (yes from anywhere in the world), capture a selfie and post on social. FOLLOW THE ELITE TEAMS Ten teams battle it out; Australia, Canada, Emirates GBR, France, Germany, New Zealand, Rockwool Denmark, Spain, Switzerland and United States. Switch teams mid-race, to compare how the other boats are getting on. You can also compare two teams together at the same time - monitoring the data, speed and performance of both boats, side by side, all on one screen. PACKED WITH REAL TIME DATA Each boat is fitted with 1,200 data points, tracking every second of the race and syncing with your SailGP app in real time. As the teams battle it out to reach the finish line first, you'll be able to customise the app, to view the data and stats that interest you the most. From Wind Speed and Velocity Made Good, to Time To Mark and Leg Number, just tap any stat in the app. CHANGE VIEWS AND CAMERA ANGLES Choose how you view the race by tailoring the stats that you see on your screen. Default mode includes a larger video with less stats or you can opt for Advanced mode which makes the video smaller and shows you lots more data. NO SPOILER MODE As SailGP operates across multiple time zones, you have the option to turn off spoilers and hide all results until you have watched the race. AWARD WINNING SAILING APP SailGP has won multiple awards for its impressive technology and groundbreaking movements within the sporting and technology communities. Award wins include Best User Experience at the SportsPro OTT Awards and Best Innovative App at the Campaign Tech Awards. ABOUT SAILGP AND IT'S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Founded by Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts, SailGP's ambition is to be the world's most sustainable and purpose-driven global sports and entertainment platform. Action-packed racing - SailGP's fleet of rival nations goes head-to-head at iconic venues around the world during a fast and furious global tour. Focused on setting a new standard within the sport, SailGP uses its global platform to accelerate change to become a climate positive sport. It pushes its premise of being a zero-carbon footprint sport, showing that sailing and environmental change can work together to accelerate the transition to clean energy and combat climate change. Download the SailGP app today #RaceForTheFuture #PoweredByNature FIND US Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube - @SailGP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SailGP at Free against iRegatta Pro's $19.99. SailGP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). iRegatta Pro's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 35%). On update cadence, ads, 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
SailGP is free to download; iRegatta Pro costs $19.99 up front. iRegatta Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SailGP asks for nothing beyond the download.
SailGP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailGP has 706 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of iRegatta Pro's written reviews are positive against 35% of SailGP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iRegatta Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, SailGP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRegatta Pro | SailGP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 4.6 (706 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 34.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 706 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zifigo | SailGP |
Customer experience
iRegatta Pro
SailGP
Bugs and requests
iRegatta Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SailGP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant login failures and account creation issues
- App crashing on startup or during use
- Incompatibility with certain devices like iPads
- Incorrect or missing race information and schedules
Requested features
5 requests- Live race results and standings
- Local time zone support for event schedules
- Improved video quality and replay functionality
- Seamless Airplay/Chromecast support
- Easier access to race highlights and replays
In-app purchases
iRegatta Pro
- iRegatta Pro Sailplan$1.99
- eyeRegatta sync$1.99
- iRegatta Pro Pebble$2.99
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- Apple Watch integration$2.99
- iRegatta Pro Race Analysis$3.99
SailGP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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