Comparison

Retrace+ vs Sail With Dan

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

Head to head
About

Retrace+

Features
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Retrace+ is more than just a GPS tracker; it’s a digital journal for your movement. Whether you’re exploring a new city, hiking a hidden trail, or simply documenting your daily commute, Retrace+ turns your travels into memories. THE CORE EXPERIENCE IS NOW FREE We’ve opened up the heart of Retrace+ to everyone. Download now to explore our stunning new redesign and start tracking your journeys at no cost. FREE FEATURES - Standard Live Tracing: Record your movement with precision for up to 30 minutes per session. - Liquid UI Enhancements: Experience our signature "Liquid Glass" aestheticβ€”a minimalist, fluid interface designed for the modern iOS experience. - 2D Map Directions: Reliable, clear navigation to help you find your way on a standard map view. - Basic Stats: View essential data from your journeys to keep track of your progress. - Recent History: Save and revisit your 3 most recent traces. - Photo Integration: Add one high-quality photo to each trace or saved place to anchor your memories. - Turbocharged Engine: Under-the-hood performance optimizations ensure a fast, lean, and responsive app. RETRACE+ PRO: UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL For those who go further, Retrace+ Pro offers "Superpowers" designed for the ultimate adventurer. - Unlimited Tracking: No more time limits. Trace your path all day long with full background support. - Apple Watch Unleashed: The power of Retrace+ on your wrist. Track your journey and view metrics without ever touching your phone. - AR Navigation: Experience "Live Navigation Intelligence." Immersive 3D arrows are overlaid on your camera view, guiding you with futuristic precision. - Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into your performance with precise data on speed, pace, and elevation changes. - Multiple Photos: Create a visual storyboard. Add multiple photos to your traces to capture every perspective of your trip. - Advanced History Filters: Powerful sorting tools allow you to filter your entire history by distance, date, or media in seconds. - Live Activities: Seamlessly integrated with the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen for "at-a-glance" tracking while you use other apps. Join thousands of explorers and start your journey with the new Retrace+ today. PRIVACY Your journeys are yours alone. Location data is stored securely on device and never shared with third parties. INFORMATION ABOUT RETRACE+ PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS AND IN APP PURCHASES: Title of Service: Retrace+ Pro Length of Subscription: 1 Month or 1 Year or Lifetime Purchase Price of Subscription: $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year (after 7 Day Free Trial) or $29.99 one-time purchase Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Managing Subscriptions: You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nareshinc.wixsite.com/studio

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Sail With Dan

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Sail With Dan is your essential helm instrumentation for coastal sailing. Speed, course, wind, and your next tack are all visible on a single screen. Built for real sailors, the app provides data exclusively in knotsβ€”no tourist units. The app does not use hidden paywalls for basic tools. A single subscription unlocks the complete feature set immediately. WHAT YOU GET Helm Instruments: Live SOG and COG from your phone’s GPS, alongside a dedicated magnetic compass page. Drift Calculation: A single, clear angle (Heading vs. COG) showing the combined effect of wind and current directly at the helm. Apparent Wind (AWA/AWS): A classic i60-style apparent wind instrument and wind dial for quick readability. Marine Weather: 7-day wind and wave forecasts powered by professional models (ECMWF, ICON, ARPEGE, GFS, and regional high-resolution models). Compare models side-by-side with the data source always clearly identified. GOTO & Passage Planning: Plan first, sail later. Whether you are sailing dead upwind, downwind, or under engine, the app automatically draws the optimal beat, gybe, or rhumb line. Smart Shore Check: Automatically prevents planned tacks from being drawn across land boundaries. (Note: does not detect rocks, shoals, or marine traffic). Coastal Distance Boundaries: Visual reference bars at 3, 6, or 12 NM from the OSM shoreline (for spatial awareness, not a legal baseline). Chart Tools: A two-tap chart ruler to instantly measure rhumb-line miles and bearings, plus interactive map objects (tap a buoy or charted area to see its name). Safety Features: An anchor watch alarm to wake you if the boat drags, and a one-tap Man Overboard (MOB) button to instantly mark your last GPS fix and guide you back. Tracks & Logbook: Record your tracks, export them as GPX/KML, and maintain a daily logbook. Includes a private catch log for your fishing trips. Night Mode: A red-on-black interface to preserve your night vision in the cockpit. Languages: Fully supported in English and Italian. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Access to the complete app requires an auto-renewable subscription. The lifetime purchase option is no longer available. Weekly Full Access: $1.99 / week Monthly Full Access: $4.99 / month Yearly Full Access: $39.99 / year (includes a 7-day free trial) Subscription Details: The local price applies as shown in the app and on the App Store. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's Apple ID > Subscriptions settings. If you purchase the yearly plan during the free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited. Use the "Restore Purchases" button in the app if you change devices. NOT FOR PRIMARY NAVIGATION This application is an aid for situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for official paper or approved electronic navigation charts, a visual lookout, or a dedicated echo sounder. Depth and seabed data (for Europe) are generated via mathematical models, not direct surveys, and must absolutely not be used for shallow-water navigation. You are solely responsible for the safe navigation of your vessel. Technical Note: An internet connection is required to download new map tiles and fetch updated weather forecasts. Recently viewed sea areas remain cached on your phone for offline use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sailwithdan.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

Retrace+4 screens
Sail With Dan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retrace+ at none against Sail With Dan's shown. Sail With Dan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Retrace+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sail With Dan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrace+ ships an update every 2 months, Sail With Dan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Retrace+ versus Sail With Dan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrace+Sail With Dan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaresh BalakrishnanDanilo vaccalluzzo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Retrace+

Subscriptions2
  • Retrace+ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Retrace+ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Retrace+ Pro Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

Sail With Dan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$69.99

Questions

Is Retrace+ free?
Retrace+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sail With Dan free?
Sail With Dan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retrace+ or Sail With Dan have ads?
Sail With Dan shows ads; Retrace+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Retrace+ or Sail With Dan?
Retrace+ ships an update every 2 months, and Sail With Dan every 4 days. Most recently, Retrace+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and Sail With Dan on October 24, 2026.

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