Comparison

SailLogger vs SailTracks

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

Head to head
About

SailLogger

Features
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Sail logger is a tool that logs your sailing session and exports .csv file. It also allows you to ping the start line and save or share that data, too.

About

SailTracks

Features
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SailTracks THE OFFICIAL RACING APP OF THE BLACKSTRAP SAILING CLUB LOCATED IN SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA (BSSC.CA) SailTracks is a practical app designed for sailboat racing, providing essential tools to help you track and improve your performance on the water. Key Features: • Speed and Track Measurement: Monitor your boat's speed (to two decimal places) and track your course in real-time. • Built-in Timer: Use the precise, easy-to-use timer feature to keep track of race timings. • Performance Metrics: View your maximum speed, average speed, and total distance covered. • Travel History Indicator: Analyze your sailing performance with a visual log of your direction of travel. • Apple Watch Support: See important measurements on your wrist. • Landscape and Portrait modes. • No internet required - this app does not access the internet EVER. No phoning home, etc. This app DOES NOT do the following: • Export any data that can be used later. No GPX files, etc. There's plenty of other apps for that - search for SailTies which is great! SailTracks offers a straightforward interface with the functionality you need to navigate and compete effectively. Download SailTracks today and enhance your sailing experience. Any suggestions for updates? Email us at contact@smellslikedonkey.com Limitations: • Note that performance of the app depends on the underlying hardware including refresh rates of location data and accuracy of the readings. Your results may vary. See the ETrk, ESpd, and EPos values for errors.

Screenshots

SailLogger2 screens
SailTracks1 screens

Verdict

The call

SailLogger and SailTracks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SailLogger versus SailTracks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailLoggerSailTracks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaster Sailing jdooSmells Like Donkey, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SailLogger

No in-app purchases

None

SailTracks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailLogger free?
SailLogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailTracks free?
SailTracks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SailLogger or SailTracks have ads?
Neither SailLogger nor SailTracks shows ads.

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