SailingWatch vs Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SailingWatch
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SailingWatch is the race companion for sailors — a precise start sequence, a real start line, live tactics, and your whole session on a map. Built for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, on iPhone and Apple Watch. THE START, NAILED EVERY TIME • A big, readable countdown with a sweep ring that drains as the gun approaches. • Sync to the committee boat in one tap, or fine-tune with −1 / +1 minute. • The final minute turns red so you always know how long you have. • Start, pause and resume right from the cockpit. A REAL START LINE • Ping the pin and the committee-boat ends to set the line. • See the line bias and your live distance to the line. • Time your approach instead of guessing. LIVE TACTICS • Capture your port and starboard tack angles. • A compass and layline call tell you if you're lifted, headed, or on the groove. • Make the smart call on when to tack. WIND AT A GLANCE • A 6-hour wind forecast strip for your exact location — speed, direction and gusts. • Know what's coming before you leave the dock. EVERY SESSION, ON A MAP • Automatic GPS recording while you sail — speed, heading and full track. • Review past sessions grouped by month. • Replay any track on the map with distance, duration and top speed. SHARE YOUR SAIL • Export a standard GPX file. • Create a video animation of your track to share. • Send your sessions straight to Strava. ON YOUR WRIST • The Apple Watch app puts the timer, start line and live data on your wrist — sail with your phone in your pocket. MADE YOURS • Save your boat profile — class, sail number, polar and hull length. • Choose your units for distance, speed and temperature. • A clean, high-contrast black-and-blue design that stays readable in bright sun. Whether you're lining up for the gun on a club Wednesday or training for the season, SailingWatch keeps the start, the line and the tactics one glance away. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest
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Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest is a dedicated performance tool designed to help sailors improve their tacks and gybes with measurable, real-world data. The app tracks your boat’s speed before, during, and after each maneuver, allowing you to clearly see speed loss, recovery time, and overall efficiency. By identifying what works and what slows you down, you can refine your technique and make every turn smoother, faster, and more controlled. Ideal for training sessions, racing preparation, or skill development, Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest turns every tack and gybe into an opportunity for progression. Key features: Tack & gybe performance analysis Speed loss and recovery time monitoring Real-time speed tracking Maneuver comparison over multiple runs Clean, sailor-friendly interface for on-board use Sail smarter. Turn faster. Keep your speed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest at none against SailingWatch's 2. Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SailingWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest asks for nothing beyond the download.
SailingWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SailingWatch | Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Vezzani | ARMAND FARDEAU |
In-app purchases
SailingWatch
- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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