Comparison

Easy Speed vs SailSpeed

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

Head to head
About

Easy Speed

Features
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*** Available on Apple Watch *** Low Energy Smart Tracking System *** The most efficient way to get current speed without draining your device battery. Easy Speed does not use compass or cellular data (so you can turn it off). It has a big display for easy reading at distance, making it your best choice when sailing or cycling. Easy Speed is extremely simple to use but yet very powerful: it uses a smart speed detection and automatically adjust location services accuracy based on your actual movements and speed. == FEATURES == + Big display for easy reading + Low Energy Smart Tracking System + Change contrast for maximum readability + Start/Pause button: get speed just when you need it + It does not use any cellular data (saves battery) + Smart speed and movements detection + Best location accuracy is automatically set + Switch between km/h, knots and mph + Best for cycling and sailing + Runs on Apple Watch

About

SailSpeed

Track your sailing speed, heading, and wind data with an outdoor-optimized display. Features a customizable race start timer and route mapping. Analyze your performance post-race.

Highlights
  • Speed and heading tracking
  • Customizable race start timer
  • Wind direction display (subscription)
  • Route mapping overlay
  • Outdoor-optimized display
  • Bluetooth sensor connection (subscription)
Features
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App for tracking sailing speed and direction, but also the wind. It has a display optimized for outdoor use. When you participate in a sailing race you can use the start timer. The timer can be adjusted to the wishes and needs of the user. It shows speed and heading and keeps track of race. If tracking is started it monitors the average speed, maximum speed, elapsed time and the distance covered. Wind direction is shown in a wind rose (subscripton required). App can make direct connection with a OpenWind BlueTooth sensor (subscripton required). In that case AWA, AWS, TWA and TWS is displayed in the app. It also has the ability to show a map and tracks the route in an overlay when map is selected and race is started. In setup menu landscape can be selected, the display will rotates accordingly, rearranging the speed or map and the heading for optimal visibility during the sail race. In the settings menu the user can select the units, and the scale of the map during the race tracking. Simply place your phone a a water tight casing on board of your boat, setup your settings and press start. The app will automatically keep tracking your progress, showing current speed and heading. Enjoy your sailing, optimize your speed during the race and analyze your data afterwards.

Screenshots

Easy Speed4 screens
SailSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Speed at none against SailSpeed's 2. Easy Speed also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SailSpeed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Easy Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Speed ships an update every 3 months, SailSpeed every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Easy Speed versus SailSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy SpeedSailSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaetano Causioi-Xp B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Easy Speed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SailSpeed

One-time2
  • Plus yearly subscription$4.99
  • BLE yearly subscription$24.99

Questions

Is Easy Speed free?
Easy Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SailSpeed free?
SailSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Speed or SailSpeed have ads?
Neither Easy Speed nor SailSpeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy Speed or SailSpeed?
Easy Speed ships an update every 3 months, and SailSpeed every 14 months. Most recently, Easy Speed was updated on May 17, 2026 and SailSpeed on September 25, 2026.

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