Comparison

Regatta Timer Watch vs Voice Sail Start Timer

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

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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

Voice Sail Start Timer

This app provides a voice-guided timer for sailing races, offering countdowns and announcements for key actions. It supports multiple languages and customizable race sequences, including team and match racing. Features include visual flag displays, race logs, and remote horn activation.

Highlights
  • Voice countdowns and announcements
  • Multi-language support
  • Visual flag display
  • Customizable start sequences
  • Team, match, and RC racing support
  • Race logging and management
  • Remote horn activation
Features
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Timer for Sailing Races with voice cues. Keeps track of time and reminds you of next actions. Features: - voice announcements 1 minute, 30 seconds, 20 seconds and 10 seconds countdown to the action (flag or sound). Choose any combination; - voice cues in English, French, Russian, Hungarian, Croatian, Dutch or Chinese; - visual display of current flags state and next flag action; - list of planned flag actions and sounds for selected sequence; - configure Individual start sequence (either Rule 26 (with flexible timings), Appendix B 3.26.2 or (5-4-)3-2-1-Green according to World Sailing recommendations) Please contact support if you need a different flag sequence; - support for team, match and rc racing; - add custom Class flags for your favourite classes (with a library of emblems); - set-up start sequences with custom delay between starts and quickly switch between them in just a few taps; - start sequence immediately (on the next round minute) or on specific time; - displays time since start for each start in sequence; - configurable time limits; - mark first/last finisher; - race log; - ability to postpone/abandon or general/individual recall with ability to resume later; - announces time since start of the race (configurable); - automatic sync of settings between your devices (via iCloud); - share you settings with others; - works when locked to save battery; - automatic activation of a remote horn via bluetooth or playback of a horn sound. - Flag display on external screen / LED panel Happy Race-managment!

Screenshots

Regatta Timer Watch3 screens
Voice Sail Start Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Voice Sail Start Timer at Free against Regatta Timer Watch's $2.99. Voice Sail Start Timer also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Regatta Timer Watch's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Voice Sail Start Timer 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, Voice Sail Start Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Regatta Timer Watch versus Voice Sail Start Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Timer WatchVoice Sail Start Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitmediaEgor Leonenko

Customer experience

Regatta Timer Watch

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative57.1%

Voice Sail Start Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Timer Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Voice Sail Start Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Timer Watch free?
Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Sail Start Timer free?
Voice Sail Start Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Timer Watch or Voice Sail Start Timer have ads?
Neither Regatta Timer Watch nor Voice Sail Start Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Timer Watch or Voice Sail Start Timer?
Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, and Voice Sail Start Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Regatta Timer Watch was updated on October 16, 2026 and Voice Sail Start Timer on October 9, 2026.

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