SailTracks vs Sailing Race Assistant
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.
Sailing Race Assistant
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RaceAssistant is your co-skipper on the water — a powerful, modern sailing telemetry and regatta assistant built for competitive sailors. Track your live navigation data like Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), Heading, and Position. Monitor your race start timing, calculate distance and time to the start line, and make strategic decisions faster and more confidently. Key Features: • Real-Time Start Timer & Distance-to-Line Calculations • Live SOG, COG, Heading & GPS Coordinates • Interactive Session Maps with Start/Stop Tracking • In-depth Post-Race Analysis with SOG Charts • Logbook with Notes, Positives, Negatives, and Equipment Used • Add Photos & Generate Shareable Race Summaries • One-tap Share to Instagram Stories or System Sharing • Designed by and for passionate regatta sailors Whether you're competing offshore, training on lakes, or managing your club races — RaceAssistant is your essential tool on the helm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SailTracks at 3 against Sailing Race Assistant's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 | Sailing Race Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smells Like Donkey, Inc. | Jan Doniec |
In-app purchases
SailTracks
No in-app purchases
Sailing Race Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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