Comparison

True vs ETA Calculator

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

Head to head
About

True

Calculate true wind direction and speed for sailing. Input vessel speed, apparent wind, and angle to determine accurate wind data.

Highlights
  • True-wind calculation
  • Vessel speed input
  • Apparent wind speed input
  • Apparent wind angle input
  • Vessel heading input
Features
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The wind you feel on a moving boat isn't the real wind. True-Wind Calculator turns the apparent wind you measure into the true wind you need β€” in two taps, no wind instruments required. In use since 2013, completely rebuilt in 2026. HOW IT WORKS Enter boat speed, apparent wind speed, apparent wind angle and heading. The app does exact vector math β€” no lookup tables, no approximations β€” and gives you true wind speed and true wind direction instantly. Boat speed and heading can be filled automatically from GPS and compass with one tap. FREE β€’ True wind speed, direction and angle β€” unlimited calculations β€’ One-tap GPS fill for boat speed and heading β€’ The formula explained, so you can trust the numbers β€’ Works completely offline β€” no account, no ads, no tracking PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) β€’ Performance β€” live VMG, target boat speed, % of target VMG and point of sail, driven by your boat's polar β€’ Tactics β€” tack preview, windward-mark laylines, and whether you can lay the mark β€’ Boat polars β€” pick a preset or build your own in the editor β€’ Compass rose view β€” heading, apparent and true wind on one dial β€’ Calculation history β€” every result logged with its inputs β€’ All speed units β€” knots, m/s, km/h, mph Bought the app back when it was paid? Pro is already yours β€” it unlocks automatically. PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. Location is read only to fill the input fields and never leaves your phone. No analytics, no third-party SDKs.

About

ETA Calculator

Features
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Calculate ETA and required speed quickly with a practical maritime voyage planning tool built for seafarers. ETA Calculator helps masters, deck officers, bridge watchkeepers, cadets, and other maritime professionals manage voyage timing with fast and straightforward calculations. Whether you need to estimate when your vessel will arrive or determine the speed required to meet a planned arrival time, the app gives you the result in seconds. TWO ESSENTIAL MARITIME CALCULATIONS β€’ Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Enter the remaining distance and vessel speed to calculate the expected arrival time. β€’ Required Speed Enter the remaining distance and your desired arrival time to calculate the speed required to reach the destination on schedule. SAVE YOUR CALCULATIONS Save calculation results for later reference, making it easier to keep important voyage timing information available when you need it. BUILT FOR USE AT SEA β€’ Works completely offline β€’ Fast and simple data entry β€’ Clear, easy-to-read calculation results β€’ Save calculation results β€’ 24-hour time format β€’ Light and dark themes β€’ Designed for quick use on the bridge β€’ Suitable for vessels of any type and size USEFUL FOR β€’ Voyage and passage planning β€’ ETA monitoring during a voyage β€’ Speed planning β€’ Bridge watch operations β€’ Time-critical maritime operations β€’ Maritime training and simulation exercises ETA Calculator is focused on what maritime professionals need most: fast calculations, clear results, reliable offline access, and a simple workflow without unnecessary complexity. Plan your voyage. Check your ETA. Calculate the required speed. Save the result and keep your voyage timing under control. ETA Calculator is intended as a calculation and planning aid. Navigational decisions should always follow applicable procedures, official voyage planning requirements, and professional judgment.

Screenshots

True4 screens
ETA Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: True at Free against ETA Calculator's $0.99. ETA Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 12 months vs every 41 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

True is free to download; ETA Calculator costs $0.99 up front. True sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ETA Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True ships an update every 41 months, ETA Calculator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
True versus ETA Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueETA Calculator
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 12 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNejc LandekerStanislav Soroka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

True

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99
None

ETA Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is True free?
True is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ETA Calculator free?
ETA Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do True or ETA Calculator have ads?
Neither True nor ETA Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True or ETA Calculator?
True ships an update every 41 months, and ETA Calculator every 12 months. Most recently, True was updated on October 25, 2026 and ETA Calculator on October 30, 2026.

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