Comparison

iRegatta vs Spinlock Rig

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

Head to head
About

iRegatta

This app provides tactical regatta and cruising navigation features for sailors. It displays key sailing data, aids in race starts, and allows for waypoint navigation and track recording. Advanced features like NMEA and AIS data input are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Tactical regatta navigation
  • Cruising navigation
  • Key sailing data display
  • Race start countdown and line marking
  • Waypoint navigation
  • Track recording and export
  • Apple Watch app integration
Features
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This is a free evaluation version of iRegatta. All features are included, but GPS and NMEA0183 input will shut down after 4 minute. All features you would like to use can be bought as In-App-Purchases. 'iRegatta Pro' has Basic, NMEA and AIS features enabled. iRegatta is a tactical Regatta application as well as a crusing navigation application for the iPhone. 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 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. (In-App-Purchase). AIS data received over WiFi will be displayed in a Radar-like view. (In-App-Purchase). 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

Spinlock Rig

Log and manage sailing rig settings for multiple boats and crew. Easily customize, share, and access your sailing data anytime, anywhere. Offers preloaded settings and import options for various boat classes.

Highlights
  • Log rig settings for multiple boats
  • Share settings with crew and partners
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Preloaded settings for various classes
  • Customize, duplicate, import, and delete logs
  • Offline access to stored information
Features
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The Rig-Sense App is a simple mobile application for logging rig settings on any sailing boat. By using this App you can store multiple settings, for multiple boats and share with the crew, training partners, classes, coaches and the rest of the world. The intuitive and easy-to-use interface of the App makes it easy for anyone to use and understand. You can log all sorts of information such as shroud settings and type of spinnaker for different wind ranges and sea states. Either start from scratch, import, or choose from the long list of preloaded settings available for most classes. Once added, logs can be customised to your liking for your optimum settings. Duplicate, import, share and delete your logs with ease to keep organised and up to date with latest settings. All the information is stored on your Phone or Tablet, so you can access your information anytime anywhere. For more information, please visit our website www.spinlock.co.uk

Screenshots

iRegatta4 screens
Spinlock Rig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spinlock Rig at 4.0 against iRegatta's 2.0. Spinlock Rig also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (80% vs 58%). iRegatta's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. iRegatta sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Spinlock Rig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spinlock Rig holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of iRegatta's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spinlock Rig's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRegatta ships an update every 5 weeks, Spinlock Rig every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRegatta versus Spinlock Rig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRegattaSpinlock Rig
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZifigoSpinlock Ltd

Customer experience

iRegatta

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

Spinlock Rig

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

iRegatta

One-time7
  • iRegatta Sailplan$1.99
  • eyeRegatta sync$1.99
  • Apple Watch integration$2.99
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  • iRegatta AIS$3.99
  • iRegatta Race Analysis$3.99
  • iRegatta NMEA$5.99
  • iRegatta Basic$9.99
None

Spinlock Rig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRegatta free?
iRegatta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinlock Rig free?
Spinlock Rig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRegatta or Spinlock Rig?
Spinlock Rig is rated higher. iRegatta averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spinlock Rig averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iRegatta or Spinlock Rig have ads?
Neither iRegatta nor Spinlock Rig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRegatta or Spinlock Rig?
iRegatta ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spinlock Rig every 11 months. Most recently, iRegatta was updated on November 10, 2026 and Spinlock Rig on November 1, 2026.

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