# Race Master Sail Timer + Speed vs Regatta Hero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Regatta Hero at 100% against Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's 50%. Regatta Hero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Race Master Sail Timer + Speed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Regatta Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Regatta Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Master Sail Timer + Speed has 133 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Regatta Hero's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Master Sail Timer + Speed | Regatta Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-master-sail-timer-plus-speed/id995452178/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regatta-hero/id6447348874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kewlanu AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048251716) | [KRISTIAN RAUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743604105) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Master Sail Timer + Speed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-master-sail-timer-plus-speed/id995452178)

This app provides a sailing race timer with speed and course monitoring. It offers unique features for sail racing, including adjustable countdowns, wind and speed tracking, and a compass. It integrates with Apple Watch and can optionally start a Sailing Workout activity.

**Highlights:** Adjustable countdown timer, Speed and course monitoring, Wind shift tracking, Compass, Man Over Board function, ISAF Race Signals reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Silver | $2.99 | per 3 months |


### Regatta Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regatta-hero/id6447348874)

This app enables participants and organizers to manage and track sailing regattas. It automatically applies handicap ratings, sends GPS coordinates in real-time, and receives race management information. Follow races live or as replays with automatic scoring.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Automatic handicap rating application, Live race management updates, Automatic scoring (Time-on-Distance/Time-on-Time), Live race following and replay, Support for various handicap systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Master Sail Timer + Speed free?

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Regatta Hero free?

Regatta Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Regatta Hero?

Regatta Hero is rated higher. Race Master Sail Timer + Speed averages 4.4 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Regatta Hero averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Regatta Hero have ads?

Neither Race Master Sail Timer + Speed nor Regatta Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Regatta Hero?

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Regatta Hero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Regatta Hero on October 24, 2026.

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