Comparison

SailTracks vs SailTrax

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

Head to head
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.

About

SailTrax

Record and relive your sailing adventures with real-time tracking, performance analytics, and voyage history. Share your journey live with friends and family, making every trip a digital souvenir.

Highlights
  • Live tracking dashboard
  • Voyage history and mapping
  • Performance analytics
  • Global live tracking for friends/family
  • QR-code boarding
  • Real-time navigation data
Features
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Turn your next sailing adventure into a digital souvenir with Sailtrax! Whether you're the skipper, a member of the crew, or a loved one back home, Sailtrax is the ultimate companion for your yacht charter. From the moment you step on board to your final breathtaking sunset at anchor, Sailtrax captures every knot, every tack, and every memory of your voyage. Key Features: • Live Tracking Dashboard: Real-time speedometer, wind gauge, depth, and positioning data. • Complete Voyage History: Map and keep full historical tracks of your entire charter. • Performance Analytics: Deep dive into your sailing stats and progress. • Global Connection: Secure live-tracking for family and friends at home. • Frictionless Check-in: Quick QR-code boarding gets the whole crew connected instantly for free. READY, SET, SAIL – LIVE DASHBOARD Watch your voyage unfold in real-time! Simply scan your yacht's QR code to connect instantly—no credit card required—and see crucial navigation data right on your phone. Track your speed, course over ground, and live wind conditions in a beautiful, intuitive display. RELIVE EVERY TRACK Keep your memories forever. Sailtrax securely records your entire journey, giving you detailed, interactive maps of everywhere you've sailed. Analyze your sailing performance, review your daily routes, and visually re-experience your best days on the water long after you've returned to the dock. SHARE THE JOY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Don't keep the adventure all to yourself. Let your loved ones follow your journey live from anywhere in the world! They can see exactly where you are, track your progress, and share in the excitement of your voyage in real-time. DESIGNED FOR CHARTER ADVENTURES Built specifically for sailors, bareboat charters, and skippered voyages. Sailtrax seamlessly integrates into your trip so you can focus on the helm while we capture the data. Ready to digitize your time on the water? Download Sailtrax today, prepare to cast off, and start your next adventure!

Screenshots

SailTracks1 screens
SailTrax3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SailTracks at none against SailTrax's 1. SailTrax's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. SailTrax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SailTracks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SailTracks versus SailTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailTracksSailTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmells Like Donkey, Inc.Nikolas Molinari

In-app purchases

None

SailTracks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SailTrax

One-time1
  • Charter Week Premium Access$17.99

Questions

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

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