SailTracks vs SailTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SailTracks
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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.
SailTrace
This app uses GPS to precisely track sailing races, offering detailed analytics on speed, maneuvers, and wind conditions. Review race replays, compare your performance with other boats, and identify areas for tactical improvement.
- Hyper-accurate GPS tracking
- Race replays and analysis
- Fleet performance comparison
- Speed analytics maps
- Automatic maneuver detection
- Wind data integration
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SailTrace records your sailing races on your iPhone so you can replay what happened, review your stats, and compare with other boats. Start recording before the race, put your phone away, and go sailing. Stop recording when you’re done. Your replay and stats will appear automatically. Recording is available on iPhone. You can also review your races on the web. RECORD AND REPLAY FOR FREE Record your sail with your iPhone. Replay where you sailed and review your speed and distance. COMPARE WITH OTHER BOATS USING PRO Replay your race alongside the other boats that recorded. Compare your starts, speed, and distance sailed. Follow the routes each boat took and see where your gained and lost on the fleet. PRO FOR YOUR GROUP Clubs, teams, fleets, and event organizers can sponsor Pro for their sailors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SailTracks at 17.0 against SailTrace's 26.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SailTracks | SailTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smells Like Donkey, Inc. | FirstByte |
In-app purchases
SailTracks
No in-app purchases
SailTrace
No in-app purchases
Questions
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