Comparison

Yacht Timer vs Yachting NZ

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

Head to head
About

Yacht Timer

A simple sailing race timer with a clean design. Set timer durations by tapping minutes and sync to the nearest minute. The timer continues even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Clean and easy-to-use design
  • Tap to set timer duration
  • Sync to nearest minute
  • Sound signals
  • Background operation
Features
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Yacht Timer is a simple, reliable race-day companion built for sailors. Designed to be fast and effortless on the water, Yacht Timer gives you clear countdowns, strong sound signals and the information you need to hit the starting line at the right moment. Set your countdown with a single tap, sync to the nearest minute at any time, and let Yacht Timer keep track of the start — even when the app isn't open. BUILT FOR THE START • Fast, one-tap race countdown setup • Sync to the nearest minute at any time • Clear visual countdown and strong sound signals • Reliable timing that continues in the background • Landscape support on iPhone and iPad • Quickly postpone and restart when the race is delayed • Clean interface designed to stay out of your way YACHT TIMER PRO Unlock Yacht Timer Pro for the complete race-day experience. • Dashboard — customize your instruments and their order • Race Timer — extended countdowns up to 99 minutes • Race Navigator — see your speed and heading while racing • Race Stopwatch — track your elapsed race time • Hands-free — reduce interaction while sailing YACHT TIMER FOR APPLE WATCH Take Yacht Timer onto the water without your iPhone. The standalone Apple Watch app brings your race instruments directly to your wrist — including the Race Timer, Navigator and Stopwatch. Whether you're preparing for a club race or lining up for a competitive start, Yacht Timer is designed around one goal: less time operating your devices, more time sailing. Simple when you need it. Powerful when you want it. Enjoy the race.

About

Yachting NZ

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Yachting New Zealand's mobile application will provide additional value to Yachting New Zealand affiliated clubs and their members. The app is free for all affiliated clubs and their membership. Only registered members will receive the exclusive Membership benefits from Yachting New Zealand partners. This app is a useful tool to keep all Yachting New Zealand members informed of developments and ongoing activity within Yachting.

Screenshots

Yacht Timer4 screens
Yachting NZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yachting NZ at none against Yacht Timer's 1. Yachting NZ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yacht Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yachting NZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yacht Timer ships an update every 5 months, Yachting NZ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yacht Timer versus Yachting NZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYacht TimerYachting NZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarko TadicYachting New Zealand

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yacht Timer

One-time1
  • Yacht Timer Pro$29.99
None

Yachting NZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yacht Timer free?
Yacht Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yachting NZ free?
Yachting NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yacht Timer or Yachting NZ have ads?
Neither Yacht Timer nor Yachting NZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yacht Timer or Yachting NZ?
Yacht Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Yachting NZ every 2 months. Most recently, Yacht Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yachting NZ on October 29, 2026.

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