Comparison

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) vs Watch Sailing Timer

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

Head to head
About

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Features
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The professional sailing timer trusted by regatta racers worldwide. Astrolabe Countdown delivers split-second precision timing when every second counts at the starting line. CORE RACING FEATURES: Build with sailing and yachting professionals worldwide Crystal-clear edge-to-edge progress display for instant visual feedback Reliable haptic feedback you can feel even in rough conditions Always-active timing sessions that never sleep during critical moments Independent Apple Watch operation - no phone dependency Race history tracker with detailed journal entries ADVANCED RACING TOOLS: ProControl for advanced race timing strategies Instant 5-minute countdown on gun signal Auto-sync countdown to nearest minute for precision starts Real-time distance to starting line measurement Course shift tracking within 30 degrees Speed over ground in precise knots PERFECT FOR: Competitive regatta racing Sailing training sessions Time-critical race starts Professional sailing competitions Yacht club events APPLE WATCH OPTIMIZED: Built natively for Apple Watch with exclusive Apple Watch Ultra features. Works seamlessly across all Apple Watch models with customizable themes to match your sailing team colors. Start winning more races with precision timing. Download Astrolabe Countdown today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://astrolabe-countdown.apphq.online/privacy

About

Watch Sailing Timer

This app provides a dedicated timer for sailing races, featuring customizable countdowns, haptic feedback, and Apple Health integration. It offers an intuitive interface optimized for Apple Watch, allowing for quick adjustments and seamless workout tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Haptic feedback
  • Apple Health integration
  • Action Button support
  • Watch face complications
  • Background mode
Features
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The Perfect Standalone Watch App for Sailors and Yacht Racing Enthusiast! - Simple and easy-to-read countdown - Sync time to the nearest minute - Voice count down - Action Button support on Apple Watch Ultra - Start a countdown from the watch face - Turn the Digital Crown to add or subtract a minute at a time from your countdown — adjust the running timer without stopping it. The app also integrates with Apple Health to track your sailing workouts. All in a beautiful app. Key Features: - Choose from predefined countdowns (1 to 5 minutes) or select up to 5 custom durations to suit your training needs. - Start a countdown directly from your watch face – perfect for that sudden warning signal. - Start a countdown by pressing the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. Press again to sync time! Easy! Optional Apple Health Integration - HealthKit support: Automatically log your sailing workouts in HealthKit to keep track of your training and races. User-Friendly Interface - Intuitive design: A sleek, easy-to-navigate interface tailored for Apple Watch, so you can control your timer even under challenging conditions. - Haptic feedback: Feel vibrations every minute during the countdown, and at 30, 20, 10, and the final 5 seconds. - Background mode: The countdown continues even when the app runs in the background. Custom Settings - Personalize your experience: Adjust haptic feedback, select preferred countdown durations, and choose whether to save workouts to HealthKit. - Decide if you want to display the duration of the workout after the start. Action Button Support - Press once when you hear the warning signal to start the timer. - Press again to sync time. - Press the Action Button and the side button together to pause. - Press them again to reset the timer, ready for a new countdown. Make sure to allow Apple Health to fully utilize the Action Button. Permission is required before the Action Button can start a workout and thus a countdown. The app does not store anything in Health or read any data — unless you enable it in settings. --- Get Started Today! Download Watch Sailing Timer now and take the first step towards mastering your sailing routine. Whether you're training for a championship or enjoying leisurely races, our app is your perfect sailing partner. --- Experience the ultimate in sailing timer technology—only on Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) at Free against Watch Sailing Timer's $4.99. Watch Sailing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On 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

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download; Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99 up front. Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Watch Sailing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) ships an update fortnightly, Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) versus Watch Sailing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstro (Astrolabe Countdown)Watch Sailing Timer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChikai LaiSoeren Steen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Subscriptions2
  • Astrolabe Pro Access (Annual)$7.991 Year
  • Annual Ultra Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ULTRA Tier One-Time Purchase$44.99
None

Watch Sailing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) free?
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Sailing Timer free?
Watch Sailing Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) or Watch Sailing Timer have ads?
Neither Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) nor Watch Sailing Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) or Watch Sailing Timer?
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) ships an update fortnightly, and Watch Sailing Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) was updated on September 7, 2026 and Watch Sailing Timer on September 17, 2026.

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