| Core Identity |
| Developer | Chelsea Magazine Company | Vakaros, LLC | Paul Zupan | Lars Bergelt | Allytech LLC | Sportsground |
| Category | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | $0.99 | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2014 | Oct 4, 2019 | Dec 22, 2018 | Jan 30, 2009 | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Last Updated | Nov 13, 2025 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 9, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | excellent | negative | - | - | - |
| Score | - | 90/100 | 25/100 | - | - | - |
| Praises | - | - High precision sailing data provides tactical advantages during competitive race course navigation
- User interface design ensures simple operation for sailors during active race conditions
| - Efficient and effective utility provides satisfaction for users navigating specific sailing event information
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| Complaints | - | - | - App fails to provide the racing rules of sailing content promised by the title
- Technical instability causes the application to display only a blank white screen upon launch
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| Requests | - | - Expanded functionality requested to increase utility for long term race course performance tracking
| - Implementation of search and filtering tools to improve navigation through the event list
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Expert-led editorial content builds high brand authority within the cruising community
| - Proprietary hardware-software lock-in increases switching costs
- High-precision data accuracy creates a technical barrier for generalist sailing apps
- RaceSense integration links hardware users to recurring revenue
| - Electronic protest filing functions as a B2B distribution barrier into regatta administration
| - Offline-first architecture ensures reliability in remote maritime environments without cellular coverage.
| - Verified accuracy against official World Sailing documentation
- Compact text design for high-pressure race environments
| - Centralized club-specific news feed functions as a primary information source for local members.
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| Weaknesses | - High-friction subscription model lacks free entry-level utility
- Zero Android rating activity indicates poor platform-specific engagement
| - Limited in-app performance analytics compared to Sail Racer
- Small total review count limits social proof for new users
- Lack of advanced start line analysis tools
| - Blank white screen on launch prevents basic usage
- Content mismatch between title and function drives negative sentiment
| - Premium tier at $0.99 lacks recurring value compared to subscription-based sailing utilities.
- No content updates since the initial release.
| - Static, text-only interface lacks visual engagement
- No monetization or community-building infrastructure
| - No cloud-save or offline-sync functionality for sign-on sheets.
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| Pricing | subscription | free | free | paid | free | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Maintenance | Zombie | - | Zombie | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, ~135d avg | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~0d avg | - | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~514d avg | 2 versions, ~7d avg |
