Regatta Timer Watch vs Vakaros Connect
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.
Vakaros Connect
Configure and update your Vakaros wireless products directly from your iPhone. This app provides seamless connectivity for managing your devices.
- Configure Vakaros wireless products
- Update Vakaros wireless products
- iPhone connectivity
- Seamless device management
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Vakaros Connect allows you to configure and update your Vakaros wireless products right from your iPhone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vakaros Connect at 100% against Regatta Timer Watch's 21%. Vakaros Connect also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks 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
Vakaros Connect 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, Vakaros Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Regatta Timer Watch | Vakaros Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digitmedia | Vakaros, LLC |
Customer experience
Regatta Timer Watch
Vakaros Connect
In-app purchases
Regatta Timer Watch
No in-app purchases
Vakaros Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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