Comparison

ESA Regatta vs Regatta Clock

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

Head to head
About

ESA Regatta

Features
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esa Regatta (easy sailing assistance) is a revolutionary instrument which support sailors in monitoring and getting the best performances of their sailing boats, both in regatta and cruising. esa Regatta lets you know in real time if your sailing is at the best performances level or not, (considering wind condition and boat’s possibilities.) Esa Regatta is worldwide unique in providing high professional data elaboration, combined with easiness to use for every customer at any level of experience. esa Regatta is downloadable for free, and works connecting your boat data to your iOS smartphone, if connected to the GAMP esa Wi-Fi multiplexer of Astra Yacht. The in app Wi-Fi Free allows the use of esa Regatta app with any Wi-Fi transmitter of free NMEA 0183 sentences existing on the boat. With PRO upgrade, esa Regatta becomes the most complete tool developed and built to manage every phase of the regatta or the simple practice navigation, giving the highest reliability degree and the most advanced interface that keeps usage experience as easy as possible. The PRO upgrade for esa Regatta costs 99,00 euros and you can download it directly from your esa Regatta app via in-app purchase: just swipe on the right until the last page. esa Regatta allows: -The beginners to correct the basis sails regulations. -Racers who searches for maximum performances out of their boats, without renouncing at having a sophisticated instrumentation, and less expensive like current professional ones are. Esa Regatta is an unique application, thank to its ability, during navigation, in creating and updating its own database of the best performances reached by the boat, by comparing with navigation data, highlighting how the sail is getting comparing to its theoretical maximum performances. Features: 1.Navigation data visualization, coming from onboard instruments, and target performances calculated by esa Regatta 2.Target indications: comparison between real time and yard polar data 3.Historic wind chart with real-time and average speeds. 4.Start procedures for knowing times and distances from starting line. 5.Real time calculation of target performances (polar charts) based on real maximum performances achieved during the current navigation (even in background acquisition) ---PRO In-App purchase 6. Management of the course marks and routes 7. Mark Lay lines calculation both time and distance divided in geographical areas 8. Calculation of the current in magnitude and direction (DRIFT, SET), has been added, separating it from the boat’s leeway 9. Advanced Settings page to allow setting position of the GPS antenna over the bow, in order to optimize the starting procedure, and maximum leeway angle for your boat, useful for improving the current calculation. ---ESA regatta Wi-Fi free –In-App purchase NOTE: Free Wi-Fi needed only if you don’t use GAMP multiplexer esa Astra Yacht This pack allows the use of esa Regatta app with any Wi-Fi transmitter of free NMEA 0183 sentences, proprietary Wi-Fi language are not supported, device connected with the on-board instrumentation. Supported both TCP and UDP protocols. The high level performance of esa Regatta available on your own existing Wi-Fi on board - Free Wi-Fi: connect to any Wi-Fi transmitter device onboard; get the navigation data directly on your mobile device (79€) – Starting Procedure: get the perfect start, position the starting line, get real time distances to the buoys and the time to burn for a unbeatable start of the regattas, receive all the necessary information for don’t miss any crucial secondo on your path to the win (49€) – Real time target calculation: the ASTRA patented system of real time polar calculation. All the navigation phases monitored by the software with a live performances indicator (249€) If you would like to know more of esa Regatta’s characteristics, please go to http://www.astrayacht.com. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

Regatta Clock

This app assists race committees in managing sailing regattas efficiently. It allows for customizable race sequences and flag usage, with haptic and sound cues to keep users focused during signal times. It's also designed to help new volunteers learn the process.

Highlights
  • Customizable race sequences
  • Adjustable sequence length
  • Configurable flags
  • Haptic feedback
  • Auditory cues
  • Volunteer training aid
Features
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Regatta Clock helps ensure that your Race Committee boat can run efficiently, and can also help new volunteers to learn the ropes. Run as many starts as you need for your races, with customization options to adjust the sequence length and flags used. You can also haptics and sounds to help you stay focused when signals are about to be made

Screenshots

ESA Regatta4 screens
Regatta Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ESA Regatta at 8.0 against Regatta Clock's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ESA Regatta sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Regatta Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESA Regatta ships an update every 4 weeks, Regatta Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ESA Regatta versus Regatta Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESA RegattaRegatta Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstra YachtRobert Markwick

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ESA Regatta

One-time4
  • Esa Regatta Start Procedure$49.99
  • Esa Regatta with NMEA free$79.99
  • Esa Regatta PRO$119.99
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  • Target polar algorithm with NEMA Free$249.99
1 purchases

Regatta Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is ESA Regatta free?
ESA Regatta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regatta Clock free?
Regatta Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESA Regatta or Regatta Clock have ads?
Neither ESA Regatta nor Regatta Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESA Regatta or Regatta Clock?
ESA Regatta ships an update every 4 weeks, and Regatta Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, ESA Regatta was updated on October 26, 2026 and Regatta Clock on October 1, 2026.

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