Best Sailing Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

2.8 avg rating

12 free apps

Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to sailing timer or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Sailing Timer Apps (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Yacht Timer	Free	4.5★ (10)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Race Master Sail Timer + Speed	Free	4.4★ (131)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
3	T Minus sailing timer	$0.99	—	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Watch Sailing Timer	$4.99	—	No	No	Sep 2026
5	Regatta Countdown Timer	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
6	Sailing timer tactical	Free	3.8★ (6)	No	No	Aug 2026
7	Yet Another Sailing App	Free	2.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
8	SailViewer Timer	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Sailing Timer

#1

Yacht Timer by Marko Tadic

Regatta start timer

Editor's Choice

⚽ Sports

4.5(10 ratings)

Free

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A simple sailing race timer with a clean design. Set timer durations by tapping minutes and sync to the nearest minute. The timer continues even when the app is closed.

#2

Race Master Sail Timer + Speed by Kewlanu AB

The ultimate sailing watch

Strong Contender

⚽ Sports

4.4(131 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

#3

T Minus sailing timer by Paul Miller

A better starting timer

Worth Considering

⚽ Sports

0.0(0 ratings)

$0.99

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This app provides a continuous countdown for sailing races, with customizable sound signals and voice readouts. It offers two distinct modes for competitors and race committees, including features like quick postponement and a repeat option for race management.

More Sailing Timer apps to explore

Watch Sailing Timer

Watch Sailing Timer

Watch Sailing Timer

Watch App for Regatta Sailors

This app provides a dedicated timer for sailing races, featuring customizable countdowns, haptic feedback, and Apple Health integration. It offers an intuitive interface optimized for Apple Watch, allowing for quick adjustments and seamless workout tracking.

Customizable countdownsHaptic feedbackApple Health integration

Regatta Countdown Timer

Regatta Countdown Timer

Regatta Countdown Timer

Sailing Timer w/ GPS Waypoints

Sailing timer tactical

Sailing timer tactical

Sailing timer tactical

This app provides a spoken countdown timer for sailing races, displaying distance to the starting line and a track view of covered paths with speed indicators. It utilizes GPS for navigation and can be used with Bluetooth earphones for audio alerts.

Spoken countdown timerDistance to starting lineTrack view of covered paths

Yet Another Sailing App

Yet Another Sailing App

Yet Another Sailing App

by IVAN BODYAGIN

This app functions as a sailing race start timer, providing audible and haptic alerts at 30-second intervals and during the final 10 seconds. It displays current boat speed in knots and allows for countdown adjustments using a digital crown. Users can set custom countdowns ranging from one to ten minutes.

30-second interval alerts10-second final countdown alertsCurrent boat speed display (knots)

SailViewer Timer

SailViewer Timer

SailViewer Timer

by Master Sailing jdoo

The ultimate sailing companion

$4.99 | 100% OFF

Sailrace dinghy race timer

Sailrace dinghy race timer

Sailrace dinghy race timer

by Tim Cutsforth

This app simplifies dinghy race management for sailing clubs using the Portsmouth Yardstick. It offers features like lap timing, immediate result sharing, and various race modes, eliminating the need for manual record-keeping.

Portsmouth Yardstick scoringLap timingImmediate result sharing

Voice Sail Start Timer

Voice Sail Start Timer

Voice Sail Start Timer

timekeeper in your pocket

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.

Voice countdowns and announcementsMulti-language supportVisual flag display

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Apple Watch Regatta Timer

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

Simple Sailing Countdown Timer

Off to a perfect start.

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.

Quick-set race start intervalsLarge, high-contrast displaySpoken prompts and audible tick

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer

tack X Sailing Regatta Timer

Sailboat Racing Tactician

This tactical app provides sailors with clear, concise data for racing and navigation. It offers features like distance to line, wind shift tracking, and start timing, optimized for visibility in all conditions. It also integrates with Apple Health for exercise tracking.

Tactical pre-start dataDistance to line trackingWind shift and header tracking

Dinghy sailing race timer

This app simplifies the start of dinghy sailing pursuit races by managing multi-class starts based on PYS handicaps. It guides users through setting up classes and durations, then prompts them for horn signals. Preview start times and export data for competitors.

Multi-start pursuit race timerPYS handicap start managementClass and duration setup

Regatta Timer Watch

Regatta Timer Watch

Regatta Timer Watch

Race timer for Apple 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.

ISAF compliant countdown timerCustomizable countdown sequences (1-5 minutes)Audible alerts and haptic feedback

Simple Sailing Start Sequencer

$1.99 | 50% OFF

Flying Start: Sailor

Flying Start: Sailor

Flying Start: Sailor

Sailing Race Timer & GPS

Race Regatta Timer

Race Regatta Timer

Race Regatta Timer

Sailing Starts & Lap Times

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a regatta timer. It synchronizes with the official time, provides haptic feedback for countdowns, and sends iPhone notifications for start times. Continuous improvements and new features are planned.

Apple Watch integrationSynchronized countdownHaptic feedback

Sailing race start timer

FAQ about Sailing Timer

What are the best sailing timer apps for iPhone?

Yacht Timer tops our sailing timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 10 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free sailing timer apps for iPhone?

Yes — 12 of the top sailing timer apps we rank are free to download, including Yacht Timer and Race Master Sail Timer + Speed.

Does Yacht Timer have ads or in-app purchases?

Yacht Timer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.

How many sailing timer apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ sailing timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Yacht Timer?

Yacht Timer is a free sailing race timer designed for regattas. It features a clean interface, sound signals, and the ability to set timer durations by tapping minutes.

Does Yacht Timer work offline?

Yes, Yacht Timer is designed to work even when the app is closed. The timer will continue until the race starts or is manually postponed.

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