Comparison

Race Modeller vs SailingMetrics

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

Head to head
About

Race Modeller

Features
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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.

About

SailingMetrics

Features
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SailingMetrics is the all-in-one performance app for sailors — from weekend racers to regatta organisers. LIVE TRACKING & PERFORMANCE RECORDING Record your GPS track while racing or training. Review your recordings afterwards with speed, course, and performance data. TACKING TRAINING Improve your tacking with automated real-time feedback. SailingMetrics detects each tack, measures your VMG (Velocity Made Good), and gives you instant audio feedback on your performance. View your tacking angle, height gain or loss, and session history on an interactive map. LIVE METRICS DASHBOARD Display real-time sailing data while underway — speed, heading, wind angle, heel, and more. Fully configurable layout so you see exactly what matters to you. Sensor fusion combines GPS, compass, and BLE devices for accurate readings. COMPETITION & REGATTA MANAGEMENT Organise and manage regattas from your phone. Create competitions, manage classes and entries, set up race courses, and record finishes. Race officers can manage races and start sequences directly from the app. FINISH LINE MODE (ALPHA) Capture finishes with photo timestamps. Match recordings to competitors for accurate finish time verification. LEAGUE RACING Join or manage league performance races. Complete a GPS calibration run and race against others with live position tracking and rankings. SENSOR INTEGRATION - GPS location with accuracy monitoring - Device compass and magnetometer - Accelerometer-based heel angle - BLE device connectivity DESIGNED FOR SAILORS SailingMetrics is built by sailors for sailors. Whether you are fine-tuning upwind performance, running a club regatta, or coaching the next generation, SailingMetrics gives you the data you need on the water. Requires a SailingMetrics account. Background location is used for tracking and tacking training.

Screenshots

Race Modeller1 screens
SailingMetrics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SailingMetrics at none against Race Modeller's 1. SailingMetrics also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Race Modeller's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Race Modeller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year. SailingMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Modeller ships an update every 3 weeks, SailingMetrics every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Race Modeller versus SailingMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace ModellerSailingMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHibrid Intelligence Ltdadagger GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Race Modeller

Subscriptions1
  • RMStandard$999.991 Year
None

SailingMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race Modeller free?
Race Modeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SailingMetrics free?
SailingMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Race Modeller or SailingMetrics have ads?
Neither Race Modeller nor SailingMetrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Modeller or SailingMetrics?
Race Modeller ships an update every 3 weeks, and SailingMetrics every 6 days. Most recently, Race Modeller was updated on October 24, 2026 and SailingMetrics on October 25, 2026.

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