Comparison

SailIQ vs SailingMetrics

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

Head to head
About

SailIQ

Features
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SailIQ is the app for sailors and sailing teams who want to understand, measure, and improve their performance with reliable, easy-to-understand data. While you sail, SailIQ records key metrics in real time. At the end of each session, it provides detailed analysis to help you evaluate your performance, compare training sessions, and review races clearly. See your routes, progress, and metrics in one place to make better decisions both on the water and ashore. Save and sync your sessions across devices, and sail with or without your iPhone thanks to Apple Watch integration. SailIQ is built for training and racing: a precise, reliable tool designed for the Apple ecosystem. Analyze, learn, and share your progress with your team and community. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SailingMetrics

Features
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SailingMetrics is the all-in-one performance app for sailors — from weekend racers to regatta organisers. LIVE TRACKING & PERFORMANCE RECORDING Record your GPS track while racing or training. Review your recordings afterwards with speed, course, and performance data. TACKING TRAINING Improve your tacking with automated real-time feedback. SailingMetrics detects each tack, measures your VMG (Velocity Made Good), and gives you instant audio feedback on your performance. View your tacking angle, height gain or loss, and session history on an interactive map. LIVE METRICS DASHBOARD Display real-time sailing data while underway — speed, heading, wind angle, heel, and more. Fully configurable layout so you see exactly what matters to you. Sensor fusion combines GPS, compass, and BLE devices for accurate readings. COMPETITION & REGATTA MANAGEMENT Organise and manage regattas from your phone. Create competitions, manage classes and entries, set up race courses, and record finishes. Race officers can manage races and start sequences directly from the app. FINISH LINE MODE (ALPHA) Capture finishes with photo timestamps. Match recordings to competitors for accurate finish time verification. LEAGUE RACING Join or manage league performance races. Complete a GPS calibration run and race against others with live position tracking and rankings. SENSOR INTEGRATION - GPS location with accuracy monitoring - Device compass and magnetometer - Accelerometer-based heel angle - BLE device connectivity DESIGNED FOR SAILORS SailingMetrics is built by sailors for sailors. Whether you are fine-tuning upwind performance, running a club regatta, or coaching the next generation, SailingMetrics gives you the data you need on the water. Requires a SailingMetrics account. Background location is used for tracking and tacking training.

Screenshots

SailIQ4 screens
SailingMetrics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SailingMetrics at none against SailIQ's 4. SailingMetrics also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). SailIQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. SailIQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SailingMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SailIQ ships an update every 2 weeks, SailingMetrics every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SailIQ versus SailingMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailIQSailingMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.416.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlejandro Torrado Martinezadagger GmbH

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SailIQ

Subscriptions4
  • Sailor Coach14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Sailor Coach Pro14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Club Pro$119.991 Month
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  • Club Enterprise$149.991 Month
None

SailingMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SailIQ free?
SailIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SailingMetrics free?
SailingMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SailIQ or SailingMetrics have ads?
Neither SailIQ nor SailingMetrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SailIQ or SailingMetrics?
SailIQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and SailingMetrics every 6 days. Most recently, SailIQ was updated on November 5, 2026 and SailingMetrics on October 31, 2026.

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