Comparison

Regatta Timer Watch vs Simple Sailing Countdown 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

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

This app provides a clear, audible countdown for race starts, ideal for sailing and other sports. It offers customizable intervals, spoken prompts, and a distinct air-horn sound at zero, ensuring a precise start every time. Designed for simplicity and readability, it's suitable for organizers and individual participants.

Highlights
  • Quick-set race start intervals
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Spoken prompts and audible tick
  • Audible air-horn sound at zero
  • Adjustable horn volume
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
Features
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NO ADVERTISEMENTS Simple Sailing Countdown Timer helps race organisers and individual sailors start every race perfectly by counting down the time out loud. Also suitable for any other sport or occasion when an accurate countdown to the start is required. Set your preferred start sequence with one tap, choose from common countdown intervals, and get clear visual and audible cues right through to the final horn. Designed with simplicity and precision in mind, this timer is easy to read even in bright sunlight and offers the reliability needed on the water. Whether you are an organiser or an individual racing remote controlled yachts, dinghies or yachts, Simple Sailing Countdown Timer ensures that you can organise a race or hit the start line perfectly at the beginning of every race. Features * Quick-set race start intervals (10:00, 5:00, 3:00, 2:00, 1:00) * Large, high-contrast display * Spoken prompts every minute and then every 10 seconds during the final minute * Audible tick for every second in final minute * Spoken countdown for final 10 seconds * Audible air-horn sound at zero seconds * Adjustable horn volume * Clean, distraction-free interface Simple. Accurate. Audible. Gets you off to a perfect start. PLEASE NOTE: Sound on Apple Watch requires either a paired Bluetooth speaker/headphones, or an Apple Watch model that supports media playback through the built-in speaker. Apple Watch SE models may require Bluetooth audio.

Screenshots

Regatta Timer Watch3 screens
Simple Sailing Countdown Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Sailing Countdown Timer at 60% against Regatta Timer Watch's 21%. Simple Sailing Countdown Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99 and Simple Sailing Countdown Timer $1.99 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, Simple Sailing Countdown Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Regatta Timer Watch versus Simple Sailing Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Timer WatchSimple Sailing Countdown Timer
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitmediaDAVID ANTHONY KING

Customer experience

Regatta Timer Watch

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

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Timer Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regatta Timer Watch free?
Regatta Timer Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Sailing Countdown Timer free?
Simple Sailing Countdown Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regatta Timer Watch or Simple Sailing Countdown Timer have ads?
Neither Regatta Timer Watch nor Simple Sailing Countdown Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Timer Watch or Simple Sailing Countdown Timer?
Regatta Timer Watch ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Sailing Countdown Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Regatta Timer Watch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Sailing Countdown Timer on October 7, 2026.

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