Sailing Handicap Calculator vs SailTracks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailing Handicap Calculator
Calculate corrected sailing race times using various handicap systems. Features a built-in timer for accurate elapsed time recording and allows results to be emailed as tables or CSV files. Supports ORC, PHRF, IRC, and Portsmouth handicaps.
- Multiple handicap system support (ORC, PHRF, IRC, Portsmouth)
- Built-in timer for elapsed time recording
- Manual elapsed time entry
- Email results as table or CSV
- ORC certificate data import (In App Purchase)
- Countdown timer for race start
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The best and most popular sailing handicap calculator app on on the market. It is commonly used by sailors and race committees all around the world. It supports all the major worldwide sailing race handicap systems. The app calculates the handicapped corrected times for a race and shows the results in order. The elapsed times can be entered manually or automatically by using the built in timer feature. This works by pressing the finish button for each boat as they go over the line to automatically record their elapsed times. The race start time can be started using a timer count down or by entering a start time. This app is compatible with ORC (Time on Distance and Time on Time), IRC, PHRF (Time on Distance and Time on Time), Portsmouth UK and Portsmouth US handicap. Simply select the handicap option you want to use. Use the ORC Download feature (In App Purchase) to automatically populate any of the ORC handicap values for any boat with a valid ORC certificate. While scrolling through the ORC boats you can view the sail number, boat length, boat class/design, build year, builder, weight, draft, beam, sail area for each sail, wetted surface area and more. The results can be emailed as a table in the body of the email and also attached as a CSV file (Excel Compatible spreadsheet file). Very simple and easy to use.
SailTracks
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SailTracks THE OFFICIAL RACING APP OF THE BLACKSTRAP SAILING CLUB LOCATED IN SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA (BSSC.CA) SailTracks is a practical app designed for sailboat racing, providing essential tools to help you track and improve your performance on the water. Key Features: • Speed and Track Measurement: Monitor your boat's speed (to two decimal places) and track your course in real-time. • Built-in Timer: Use the precise, easy-to-use timer feature to keep track of race timings. • Performance Metrics: View your maximum speed, average speed, and total distance covered. • Travel History Indicator: Analyze your sailing performance with a visual log of your direction of travel. • Apple Watch Support: See important measurements on your wrist. • Landscape and Portrait modes. • No internet required - this app does not access the internet EVER. No phoning home, etc. This app DOES NOT do the following: • Export any data that can be used later. No GPX files, etc. There's plenty of other apps for that - search for SailTies which is great! SailTracks offers a straightforward interface with the functionality you need to navigate and compete effectively. Download SailTracks today and enhance your sailing experience. Any suggestions for updates? Email us at contact@smellslikedonkey.com Limitations: • Note that performance of the app depends on the underlying hardware including refresh rates of location data and accuracy of the readings. Your results may vary. See the ETrk, ESpd, and EPos values for errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SailTracks at Free against Sailing Handicap Calculator's $2.99. SailTracks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sailing Handicap Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
SailTracks is free to download; Sailing Handicap Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Sailing Handicap Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SailTracks asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sailing Handicap Calculator | SailTracks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zestech | Smells Like Donkey, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Sailing Handicap Calculator
- Upgrade to download ORC Data$4.99
SailTracks
No in-app purchases
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