Comparison

iRegatta Pro 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

iRegatta Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watch Sailing Timer at $4.99 against iRegatta Pro's $19.99. Watch Sailing Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, monetization model 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

iRegatta Pro costs $19.99 and Watch Sailing Timer $4.99 up front. iRegatta Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Watch Sailing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRegatta Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iRegatta Pro versus Watch Sailing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRegatta ProWatch Sailing Timer
Price$19.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZifigoSoeren Steen

Customer experience

iRegatta Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

Watch Sailing Timer

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iRegatta Pro

One-time5
  • 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
None

Watch Sailing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRegatta Pro free?
iRegatta Pro costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Watch Sailing Timer free?
Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRegatta Pro or Watch Sailing Timer have ads?
Neither iRegatta Pro nor Watch Sailing Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRegatta Pro or Watch Sailing Timer?
iRegatta Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. Most recently, iRegatta Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Watch Sailing Timer on October 13, 2026.

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