Comparison

Regatta Timer Watch vs Dinghy Sailing

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

Dinghy Sailing

This app provides sailing navigation instruments, replacing expensive digital equipment. Mount your device to your vessel to display up to eight instruments, including race timers and flags. Customize your display by enabling, disabling, and rearranging instruments.

Highlights
  • Replaces expensive digital instruments
  • Displays up to eight instruments
  • Race timer functionality
  • Flag display
  • Customizable instrument layout
  • Vertical device mounting
Features
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Dinghy Sailing is a useful tool for sailors. It can replace expensive digital instruments. Mount your iPad or iPhone to your vessel in a vertical position (either landscape or portrait). Dinghy Sailing displays up to eight instruments. Use the tabs to select the race timer, flags and instrument editor. You can enable/disable each instrument and drag to rearrange the order of the instruments on display.

Screenshots

Regatta Timer Watch3 screens
Dinghy Sailing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dinghy Sailing at Free against Regatta Timer Watch's $2.99. Dinghy Sailing also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Regatta Timer Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On 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

Dinghy Sailing 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, Dinghy Sailing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Regatta Timer Watch versus Dinghy Sailing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Timer WatchDinghy Sailing
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitmediaGordon Aspin

Customer experience

Regatta Timer Watch

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral20.7%
Negative58.6%

Dinghy Sailing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Timer Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Dinghy Sailing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Timer Watch free?
Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dinghy Sailing free?
Dinghy Sailing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Timer Watch or Dinghy Sailing have ads?
Neither Regatta Timer Watch nor Dinghy Sailing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Timer Watch or Dinghy Sailing?
Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, and Dinghy Sailing every 9 days. Most recently, Regatta Timer Watch was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dinghy Sailing on October 30, 2026.

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