True vs onNAV SailLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
True
Calculate true wind direction and speed for sailing. Input vessel speed, apparent wind, and angle to determine accurate wind data.
- True-wind calculation
- Vessel speed input
- Apparent wind speed input
- Apparent wind angle input
- Vessel heading input
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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.
onNAV SailLink
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onNAV Sail Link is a sailing instrument companion app built for fast decisions on the water. Get live wind, heading, speed, trim, and tactical data in clean, high-contrast layouts designed for readability in real conditions. Switch between full tactical view and customizable quick panels, then long-press tiles to choose the sensor source that fits your setup. Key features: Real-time sailing instruments for wind, heading, speed, heel, trim, and performance Tactical dashboard with compass, wind angles, and navigation data Customizable Quick Panels with multiple screen layouts Per-tile source selection (Auto, Calypso Wireless Ultrasonic Wind Sensor, NMEA, Signal K, GPS, and more) Per-tile black/white inversion for maximum visibility Support for external sensor workflows, including NMEA and Signal K sources Session and performance-oriented display options for race or training use Designed for iPhone and iPad, onNAV Sail Link helps you keep essential data visible, organized, and actionable when it matters most. https://onnav.com/pages/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: onNAV SailLink at every 2 months against True's every 41 months. True's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. True sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and onNAV SailLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
True ships an update every 41 months, onNAV SailLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | True | onNAV SailLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nejc Landeker | onNAV LLC |
In-app purchases
True
- Pro Unlock$4.99
onNAV SailLink
- onNAV Link Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









