Regatta Timer Watch vs Yachting NZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Yachting NZ at Free against Regatta Timer Watch's $2.99. Yachting NZ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Yachting NZ 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.
Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, Yachting NZ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Regatta Timer Watch | Yachting NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digitmedia | Yachting New Zealand |
In-app purchases
Regatta Timer Watch
No in-app purchases
Yachting NZ
No in-app purchases
Questions
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