Comparison

Sailing Handicap Calculator vs Watch Sailing Timer

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

Sailing Handicap Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watch Sailing Timer at 100% against Sailing Handicap Calculator's 30%. Watch Sailing Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). Sailing Handicap Calculator's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sailing Handicap Calculator costs $2.99 and Watch Sailing Timer $4.99 up front. Sailing Handicap Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watch Sailing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailing Handicap Calculator ships an update every 11 months, Watch Sailing Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sailing Handicap Calculator versus Watch Sailing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailing Handicap CalculatorWatch Sailing Timer
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZestechSoeren Steen

Customer experience

Sailing Handicap Calculator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative30.0%

Watch Sailing Timer

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sailing Handicap Calculator

One-time1
  • Upgrade to download ORC Data$4.99
None

Watch Sailing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sailing Handicap Calculator free?
Sailing Handicap Calculator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Watch Sailing Timer free?
Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sailing Handicap Calculator or Watch Sailing Timer have ads?
Neither Sailing Handicap Calculator nor Watch Sailing Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailing Handicap Calculator or Watch Sailing Timer?
Sailing Handicap Calculator ships an update every 11 months, and Watch Sailing Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Sailing Handicap Calculator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Watch Sailing Timer on October 25, 2026.

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