Comparison

OnboardAssistant vs Nautical Cloud

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

Head to head
About

OnboardAssistant

Features
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OnboardAssistant is a handy little tool for yacht racing which will complement your onboard electronics and let you get rid of wet notes. It will let you ping sail changes, race times, changes in boat configuration, incidents, performance comments and any other important user-defined event which is not captured directly by your electronics. It also lets you take pictures, record audio and video while you are out on the water. Once your sailing session is complete you can review and update your notes and upload it all to the cloud. Once in the cloud, the data can be accessed by a number of thrid party tools such as SailingPerformance's RaceReplay. All your data will then be automatically be loaded and synchronized, ready to be analyzed! Terms of use available at: https://www.advancedsailingperformance.com/oba-terms-service.html

About

Nautical Cloud

This app provides yacht racing crews with real-time event updates, course management, and race declaration features. It ensures participants are informed and in control throughout race days, from local regattas to global championships.

Highlights
  • Instant event notifications
  • Real-time course updates
  • Race declarations
  • Universal organizer compatibility
  • Event schedule management
Features
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Streamline your yacht racing experience with the Nautical Cloud Racing app! Designed for crew on boats racing in events powered by Nautical Cloud, this app keeps you informed and in control throughout the race day. Key Features: • Event Updates: Receive instant notifications for Notices of Race, Sailing Instructions, and any updates or changes to the event schedule. • Course Management: Stay on course with real-time updates about course changes and start time adjustments. • Race Declarations: Easily declare before and after races where required by event organisers. • Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all organisers using the Nautical Cloud platform. Whether you're racing in a local regatta or a global championship, Nautical Cloud Racing ensures you're always prepared, informed, and ready to perform. Download today and take the stress out of race management!

Screenshots

OnboardAssistant4 screens
Nautical Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OnboardAssistant at 14.0 against Nautical Cloud's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnboardAssistant ships an update every 5 weeks, Nautical Cloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
OnboardAssistant versus Nautical Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnboardAssistantNautical Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSailingPerformance S.LNautical Cloud

In-app purchases

None

OnboardAssistant

No in-app purchases

None

Nautical Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnboardAssistant free?
OnboardAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nautical Cloud free?
Nautical Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnboardAssistant or Nautical Cloud have ads?
Neither OnboardAssistant nor Nautical Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnboardAssistant or Nautical Cloud?
OnboardAssistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nautical Cloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, OnboardAssistant was updated on September 20, 2026 and Nautical Cloud on August 1, 2026.

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