Regatta Hero vs Vendée Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Regatta Hero
This app enables participants and organizers to manage and track sailing regattas. It automatically applies handicap ratings, sends GPS coordinates in real-time, and receives race management information. Follow races live or as replays with automatic scoring.
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Automatic handicap rating application
- Live race management updates
- Automatic scoring (Time-on-Distance/Time-on-Time)
- Live race following and replay
- Support for various handicap systems
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The app for participants and organizers of Regatta Hero regattas. The Regatta Hero system is particularly suited for club, fun, pursuit and training regattas. Handicap ratings are automatically applied in the race results or in the individual boats start time. The regatta participants have a smartphone on board that sends GPS coordinates and communicates all information. The app's data usage is approximately equivalent to streaming music or about 20-30 percent of what map apps consume in navigation mode per minute. For dinghies, catamarans, etc., the smartphone with the activated app is placed in the zippered pocket of the life jacket (possibly wrapped in a waterproof case). The app then communicates acoustically. With the help of this app, GPS coordinates are sent to the Regatta Hero system in real time. Additionally, the app receives all information from the race management (starting sequence with flags and acoustic signals, general announcements, race time, course shortening, false start info, etc.). The app supports regattas with PHRF, Yardstick, SCHRS, Texel ratings (and other handicap systems). Pursuit starts can also be conducted. The scoring is automatic and available shortly after the last boat crosses the finish line. Both Time-on-Distance and Time-on-Time scoring is supported. Any course can be defined. The regatta can be followed live and as a replay on the screen. The passcode necessary for operating the app is provided by your race director. For further information, please visit our website.
Vendée Live
Follow the Vendée Globe race with real-time updates on skipper positions, speeds, and distances. Get detailed weather forecasts and boat specifications. Experience an immersive race following with an intuitive interface.
- Live skipper rankings
- Boat position and speed tracking
- Distance comparison between skippers
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Detailed boat specifications
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Dive into the heart of the Vendée Globe with Vendée Live, the must-have app to follow skippers in real time! Discover everything you need to know about this legendary race: • Live rankings: boat positions, speeds, and distances covered. • Compare gaps: instantly visualize the distance between skippers. • Real-time weather: detailed forecasts and sea conditions. • Boat details: monohull specifications and technical insights. With its intuitive and seamless interface, Vendée Live offers you a fully immersive experience! Download the app now and never miss a moment of the Vendée Globe.
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Verdict
Regatta Hero and Vendée Live both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Regatta Hero's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vendée Live's. Regatta Hero also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Vendée Live's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Regatta Hero against 5.0 for Vendée Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regatta Hero has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Regatta Hero's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vendée Live's.
Regatta Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, Vendée Live every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Regatta Hero | Vendée Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KRISTIAN RAUE | Pierre-Olivier POTIER |
Customer experience
Regatta Hero
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In-app purchases
Regatta Hero
No in-app purchases
Vendée Live
No in-app purchases
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