# StartStar vs Lights Out Sailing

The clearest difference is rating: Lights Out Sailing at 4.5 against StartStar's 3.0. Lights Out Sailing also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). StartStar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lights Out Sailing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month. StartStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lights Out Sailing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights Out Sailing has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of StartStar's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lights Out Sailing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StartStar ships an update every 2 months, Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartStar | Lights Out Sailing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startstar/id944384627/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-sailing/id6450532592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hugh kingdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/944384626) | [WhitServe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693756173) |

## What reviewers say

### StartStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startstar/id944384627)

This app helps sailors track their performance, measure efficiency, and count down to the start line. It offers hands-free voice feedback for speed, time, and distance, and allows users to save and share routes.

**Highlights:** Track shifts and count down to start, Measure tack and gybe efficiency, Check speed and distance to start line, Save and share routes, Hands-free voice feedback, Animate boats on Google Earth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lights Out Sailing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-sailing/id6450532592)

Enhance your sailing experience with real-time data and race tools. Capture onboard footage, track speed and heading, and perfect your race starts with precise metrics. Customize your interface and sync with other devices for a connected sailing adventure.

**Highlights:** Onboard footage capture, Real-time speedometer and compass, Distance to line metrics, Customizable race layouts, Fleet synchronization, Onboard camera sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lights Out Sailing | $13.49 | per month |
| Lights Out Sailing | $98.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartStar free?

StartStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lights Out Sailing free?

Lights Out Sailing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StartStar or Lights Out Sailing?

Lights Out Sailing is rated higher. StartStar averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lights Out Sailing averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do StartStar or Lights Out Sailing have ads?

Neither StartStar nor Lights Out Sailing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StartStar or Lights Out Sailing?

StartStar ships an update every 2 months, and Lights Out Sailing every 5 weeks. Most recently, StartStar was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lights Out Sailing on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*