Comparison

Regatta Timer Watch vs KWINDOO RaceCommittee

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

Head to head
About

Regatta Timer Watch

Sailboat racers can achieve perfect starts with this ISAF-compliant countdown timer. It offers customizable countdown sequences, audible alerts, and a sync function to align with race committee signals. The app runs natively on Apple Watch and can also be used on iPhone.

Highlights
  • ISAF compliant countdown timer
  • Customizable countdown sequences (1-5 minutes)
  • Audible alerts and haptic feedback
  • Sync function for race committee alignment
  • Natively runs on Apple Watch
  • iPhone compatibility
Features
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Make the perfect start when sailboat racing, using this ISAF compliant countdown timer with sync function. The default countdown timer is the 5 minutes start sequence (ISAF 5.4.1.0), but you can change the sequence easily just by changing the countdown time to 4, 3, 2 or 1 minute. During the countdown to the start signal, alert beeps are played on the Apple Watch each minute & ‘taps on your wrist’ inform you how much time is left until the start signal (be sure to keep your screen on!) Did you miss the initial warning signal by a couple of seconds ? No problem: just use the sync function at the next warning signal and the countdown timer will synchronise with the racing committee timer. The sync function is always 'sync down' - even if you were a full minute 'late', you can sync at the next signal with a press on the sync button. Are you not sure how many minutes you are from the start signal ? Just check if the flags on the racing committee boat are corresponding with the flags on your screen. It is not necessary that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone: the app runs natively on Apple Watch. You can even choose to install the app only on your Apple Watch. Although Regatta Timer Watch is optimised for Apple Watch, you can also use it with only an iPhone: Apple Watch is optional. Happy Sailing ! -------- Pro-Tips: 1. Allow the HealthKit permissions to keep running in the background - even with wrist down you will have countdown sounds & haptics 2. Set the 'Return to clock' setting to 'After 1 hour': Since you want the timer to remain visible during the countdown, it is recommended to disable the 'Return to clock' feature on your Apple Watch: Settings > General > Return to clock > After 1 hour (Regatta Timer will remain active for 1 hour). If you don't change this setting and your display returns to the clock, just double press the Digital Crown to go back to the Regatta Timer countdown timer.

About

KWINDOO RaceCommittee

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Kwindoo Race Committee is for regatta administrators and organisers using KWINDOO services for their sailing regattas. Use Kwindoo Buoy Positioner application in conjunction with a KWINDOO organised regatta to finalise previously, provisionally set buoy positions at their final and exact location. In real life take your phone aboard the organiser boat in charge of setting up the waypoints of a race and use the application to reposition the selected provisional buoys in the desired final locations for the race you are building. The revised location settings will be automatically transferred to your regatta as final buoy positions. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Regatta Timer Watch3 screens
KWINDOO RaceCommittee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KWINDOO RaceCommittee at Free against Regatta Timer Watch's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

KWINDOO RaceCommittee is free to download; Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, KWINDOO RaceCommittee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Regatta Timer Watch versus KWINDOO RaceCommittee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Timer WatchKWINDOO RaceCommittee
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitmediaKwindoo Magyarorszag Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Timer Watch

No in-app purchases

None

KWINDOO RaceCommittee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Timer Watch free?
Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KWINDOO RaceCommittee free?
KWINDOO RaceCommittee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Timer Watch or KWINDOO RaceCommittee have ads?
Neither Regatta Timer Watch nor KWINDOO RaceCommittee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Timer Watch or KWINDOO RaceCommittee?
Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, and KWINDOO RaceCommittee every 2 months. Most recently, Regatta Timer Watch was updated on September 21, 2026 and KWINDOO RaceCommittee on May 31, 2026.

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