SailTracks vs Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest
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 Toolkit SpeedTest
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Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest is a dedicated performance tool designed to help sailors improve their tacks and gybes with measurable, real-world data. The app tracks your boat’s speed before, during, and after each maneuver, allowing you to clearly see speed loss, recovery time, and overall efficiency. By identifying what works and what slows you down, you can refine your technique and make every turn smoother, faster, and more controlled. Ideal for training sessions, racing preparation, or skill development, Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest turns every tack and gybe into an opportunity for progression. Key features: Tack & gybe performance analysis Speed loss and recovery time monitoring Real-time speed tracking Maneuver comparison over multiple runs Clean, sailor-friendly interface for on-board use Sail smarter. Turn faster. Keep your speed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest at 15.1 against SailTracks's 17.0. 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 | Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smells Like Donkey, Inc. | ARMAND FARDEAU |
In-app purchases
SailTracks
No in-app purchases
Sailing Toolkit SpeedTest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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