Comparison

Vantage Sailing vs North Sails Sailscan

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

Head to head
About

Vantage Sailing

This app provides competitive sailors with advanced performance analytics and tracking tools. It offers automated analysis of speed, maneuvers, and wind shifts, with data sharing capabilities for peers and coaches. Elevate your sailing performance with actionable insights.

Highlights
  • Performance analytics
  • Comprehensive tracking tools
  • Automated performance analysis
  • Wind detection algorithms
  • Data sharing with peers and coaches
  • Support for Sailmon, Vakaros, and Garmin devices
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Vantage is a cutting-edge, app-based platform designed for ambitious competitive sailors. Our mission is to empower sailors with advanced performance analytics, comprehensive tracking tools, and actionable insights to elevate their game on the water. Vantage stands as an essential companion for those striving to push their limits and achieve peak performance. We support data from Sailmon, Vakaros and Garmin devices, or simply record your sailing activities directly in the app. Take advantage of automated performance analysis that gives you insights in a matter of seconds. Analyze your speed performance, maneuvers, and dive deep into how you performed throughout the day. Our cutting-edge wind detection algorithms, capable of detecting minor shifts throughout the session, result in VMG and performance numbers you can trust. Connect with your peers and coaches for seamless data sharing and comparison. When you have sailed at the same time and location, Vantage will automatically allow you to share your data through a simple click. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

North Sails Sailscan

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AI Sailscanning app developed by Northsails. User can scan and compare sailshapes using North's auto-scanning AI technology. Enhanced sail shape, rig tune and performance development through instant scanning. Scans can be exported and stored.

Screenshots

Vantage Sailing4 screens
North Sails Sailscan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: North Sails Sailscan at none against Vantage Sailing's 4. North Sails Sailscan also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vantage Sailing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. North Sails Sailscan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vantage Sailing ships an update every 3 weeks, North Sails Sailscan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vantage Sailing versus North Sails Sailscan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVantage SailingNorth Sails Sailscan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB154 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVantage Technologies ASNorth Sails Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vantage Sailing

Subscriptions4
  • Vantage Sailor PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Vantage Coach PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Vantage Sailor PRO - Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
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  • Vantage Coach PRO - Annual1 Month trial$179.991 Year
None

North Sails Sailscan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vantage Sailing free?
Vantage Sailing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is North Sails Sailscan free?
North Sails Sailscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vantage Sailing or North Sails Sailscan have ads?
Neither Vantage Sailing nor North Sails Sailscan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vantage Sailing or North Sails Sailscan?
Vantage Sailing ships an update every 3 weeks, and North Sails Sailscan every 4 days. Most recently, Vantage Sailing was updated on October 30, 2026 and North Sails Sailscan on October 24, 2026.

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