Race Modeller vs Hoist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Race Modeller
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Tactical sailing modelling routing software. Race Modeller is designed to put you in the right place at the right time, make smarter decisions and get better results. With Americas cup and Olympic heritage Race Guide provides unquestionable performance gain. Load wind and tide models and performance data and analyse races by running routes.
Hoist
Manage your sailing campaigns with this app. Track rig settings, training sessions, and equipment maintenance. Plan your on-the-water activities and visualize your progress to optimize performance.
- Rig settings management
- Event and session notes
- Progress visualization
- Training history tracking
- Equipment usage monitoring
- Maintenance task lists
- Calendar for planning sessions
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Hoist is the ultimate organisational tool for Sailing and Dinghy Sailing enthusiasts to manage their racing campaigns with ease. SAILORS DASHBOARD -Keep your rig settings for dinghy sailing readily available for quick access when you need them. -Make notes of meetings, training sessions, or any other important sailing events. -Visualise your progress and track your journey—remind yourself of the sailing sessions you’ve completed. TRAIN -Knowing how your dinghy is set up, when, and in what conditions is crucial. Track all your Sailing configurations and more. -View your training history to discover what worked well and made your boat go FAST on the water! MAINTAIN Keep track and maintain all your sailing equipment: -Hoist helps you monitor the usage of each piece of gear, counting the number of sessions for better performance management. -Organise your boat maintenance by compiling a detailed list of tasks needed for your dinghy sailing gear. ORGANISE -Organisation is key to a winning sailing campaign. Use our calendar feature to plan on-the-water sessions, meetings, and fitness blocks for peak performance. Supported Classes: -49er -29er A paid monthly subscription is required to access the app after the free trial ends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hoist at every 9 days against Race Modeller's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Race Modeller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year and Hoist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Race Modeller ships an update every 3 weeks, Hoist every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Race Modeller | Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hibrid Intelligence Ltd | Eden Reynell |
In-app purchases
Race Modeller
- RMStandard$999.991 Year
Hoist
- Hoist1 Month trial$0.991 Month
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