Comparison

SailViewer Timer vs Regatta Starter

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

Head to head
About

SailViewer Timer

Features
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Sailing timer. Speaks time to start. Also can show start line data if line is pinged.

About

Regatta Starter

Features
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Set two starting line points and a start time and you are ready to race! Main Features: - Time Remaining display - Distance and Optimal Speed to the Starting Line - Estimated line crossing time Simple buy once model. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection or spying. How It Works: Configure your start time using Start Time (clock time) or Time Remaining (e.g. 5 min to start). Mark your starting line by entering WGS84 coordinates or capturing points as you sail past markers. The app calculates your optimal approach using GPS, showing: - Closest Point (CP) on the starting line with distance, bearing, and optimal speed - Line Crossing Point (LXP) based on your current course - Visual speed indicators (speed up/slow down) - Color-coded timing indicators (early/late) Additional Features: - Large landscape mode for key data - Adjustable target margin to the starting line - Screen keep-alive on critical screens - Calculation of Speed Towards CP (speed-component) - Quick +/- 5-second adjustments to Start Time - Poor GPS data quality indicated in UI - Also works when device is offline or in Airplane Mode - Light and dark mode support - Contextual help on all screens This app balances sophistication with simplicity. Whether you're racing a skiff close to the line or timing a large yacht's offshore start, you'll have the right data at hand. Note 1 - precision: The precision of the app data is inherently limited by the precision of GPS / location services of the iOS device. Precision might vary over time and will be impacted by factors such as reception / placement of the device, free horizons, speed, course stability and RF interference. Calculation algorithms in the app have been developed for general use but might not fit your conditions perfectly. When preparing the start, try to get a feel for what precision you are getting under your specific conditions. Note 2 - battery: For the app to be available exactly when you need it and with best possible location precision, there is a screen keep-alive functionality in this app. This functionality is active if the device is plugged in to a power source or when battery level is more than 20% and not in Low Power Mode. Note that this type of use will drain your battery faster than normal, especially on high-brightness settings. Exit the app or turn off the screen when you do not need it. Note 3 - seamanship: The intended use for this app is as a supplementary aid when starting in a sail race. It is not a navigation tool. Use appropriate tools for navigation and maintain good seamanship.

Screenshots

SailViewer Timer1 screens
Regatta Starter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SailViewer Timer at Free against Regatta Starter's $1.99. SailViewer Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SailViewer Timer is free to download; Regatta Starter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SailViewer Timer versus Regatta Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailViewer TimerRegatta Starter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaster Sailing jdooSebastian Johansson Teknikkonsult AB

In-app purchases

None

SailViewer Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Regatta Starter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailViewer Timer free?
SailViewer Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regatta Starter free?
Regatta Starter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SailViewer Timer or Regatta Starter have ads?
Neither SailViewer Timer nor Regatta Starter shows ads.

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