# Race Master Sail Timer + Speed vs Boat Speedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boat Speedometer at 100% against Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's 50%. Boat Speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Race Master Sail Timer + Speed's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 20) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Boat Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boat Speedometer 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 20, 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 Boat Speedometer's.

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed ships an update every 2 weeks, Boat Speedometer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Master Sail Timer + Speed | Boat Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-master-sail-timer-plus-speed/id995452178/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-speedometer-hull-speed/id6767308591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kewlanu AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048251716) | [Catspaw Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412342440) |

## 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 |


### Boat Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-speedometer-hull-speed/id6767308591)

This marine speedometer offers a clear, easy-to-read display of your boat's current speed, designed for quick checks while sailing or boating. It records voyages, tracks key metrics, and integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

**Highlights:** High-contrast live speed display, Apple Watch and Live Activity support, Voyage recording with detailed metrics, Route history and CSV/KMZ export, Apple Health integration for heart rate, Simple, clutter-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hullspeed Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## 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 Boat Speedometer free?

Boat Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Boat Speedometer?

Boat Speedometer is rated higher. Race Master Sail Timer + Speed averages 4.4 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Boat Speedometer averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Boat Speedometer have ads?

Neither Race Master Sail Timer + Speed nor Boat Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed or Boat Speedometer?

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boat Speedometer every 5 days. Most recently, Race Master Sail Timer + Speed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boat Speedometer on October 28, 2026.

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