Sail Digital vs RaceData3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sail Digital
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Digital Sail is the essential mobile companion for sailing class measurers and manufacturers. Streamline the equipment certification process with powerful tools designed for the dockside: - NFC Scanning: Instantly read and verify ISAF/World Sailing scanning tags on sails, masts, and spars. - Digital Certificates: Create and view measurement certificates in real-time. - Pre-Race Checks: Perform detailed equipment inspections and audits efficiently. - Offline Capable: Work in the boatyard even without a perfect internet connection (sync when back online). - Builders and suppliers order system whilst mobile and not at their offices. Designed for authorised measurers and class officials to ensure compliance and fair racing.
RaceData3
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Transform your Apple Watch device into a powerful sailing instrument display for Expedition Navigation Software. Whether you're racing around the buoys or offshore, stay connected to navigation data with customisable, easy-to-read displays designed for racing. KEY FEATURES Designed for Racing • Start activity to keep screen on • Water Lock to prevent accidental changes Compatibility • Requires the RaceData3 Bridge connected to Expedition Navigation Software TCP port. Download at https://www.fieldyachting.com/apps • Works over WiFi - no iPhone needed SUBSCRIPTION • £39.99/year auto-renewable subscription • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24hrs before period end Subscription Features (Annual): • All Expedition channels • Multiple page layout options PERFECT FOR: • Crew members who need specific data for their position • Navigators wanting a wireless repeater display • Coaches monitoring performance from chase boats • Anyone using Expedition who wants mobile data access REQUIREMENTS • Apple Watch on same WiFi network as Expedition computer • RaceData3 Bridge App running and connected to Expedition • watchOS 10.0 or higher SUPPORT • Developed by sailors, for sailors. RaceData3 is actively maintained by Field Yachting Ltd with regular updates based on user feedback from the racing community. • View terms of use here: https://www.fieldyachting.com/app-store-terms-of-use Transform your Apple Watch into a flexible sailing instrument display for Expedition Navigation Software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sail Digital at none against RaceData3's 1. Sail Digital also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. RaceData3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Sail Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sail Digital ships an update every 9 days, RaceData3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sail Digital | RaceData3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infordata | Field Yachting Ltd |
In-app purchases
Sail Digital
No in-app purchases
RaceData3
- RaceData3 Annual$39.991 Year
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