# Sail Racer vs Race Master Sail Timer + Speed

The clearest difference is rating: Race Master Sail Timer + Speed at 4.4 against Sail Racer's 2.9. Race Master Sail Timer + Speed also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 8) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). Sail Racer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sail Racer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Race Master Sail Timer + Speed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Master Sail Timer + Speed has 133 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Sail Racer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's.

Sail Racer ships an update monthly, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sail Racer | Race Master Sail Timer + Speed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-racer/id473901816/reviews) | **[4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-master-sail-timer-plus-speed/id995452178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB SailRacer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434824570) | [Kewlanu AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048251716) |

## What reviewers say

### Sail Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-racer/id473901816)

This sailing app assists racers with tactical decisions by monitoring position and time, guiding maneuvers for optimal speed at the start line. It visualizes wind shifts and course efficiency, allowing skippers to focus on boat handling and competitive play.

**Highlights:** Favored end of start line suggestion, Position and time monitoring, Maneuver guidance for optimal start, Course efficiency visualization, Wind shift visualization, Lay line distance and ETA, NMEA 0183 and Bluetooth data connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $34.99 | per year |


### Race Master Sail Timer + Speed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-master-sail-timer-plus-speed/id995452178)

This app provides a sailing race timer with speed and course monitoring. It offers unique features for sail racing, including adjustable countdowns, wind and speed tracking, and a compass. It integrates with Apple Watch and can optionally start a Sailing Workout activity.

**Highlights:** Adjustable countdown timer, Speed and course monitoring, Wind shift tracking, Compass, Man Over Board function, ISAF Race Signals reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Silver | $2.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sail Racer free?

Sail Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Race Master Sail Timer + Speed free?

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sail Racer or Race Master Sail Timer + Speed?

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed is rated higher. Sail Racer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Race Master Sail Timer + Speed averages 4.4 from 133 ratings.

### Do Sail Racer or Race Master Sail Timer + Speed have ads?

Neither Sail Racer nor Race Master Sail Timer + Speed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sail Racer or Race Master Sail Timer + Speed?

Sail Racer ships an update monthly, and Race Master Sail Timer + Speed every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sail Racer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Race Master Sail Timer + Speed on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*