# Dock your Boat > Realistic boat docking and undocking simulator for skipper training. (iPhone/iPad app by sfinx-it GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat/id848416956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [sfinx-it GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/848416959) - Category: Games, Education, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.20/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 59 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-07-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat/id848416956/reviews.md ## What is Dock your Boat? This boat- and harbour-simulator for docking and undocking under engine serves as a realistic trainer for skippers. The idea and the creation comes from an enthusiastic sailor. The simulator helps to improve your skills in safe manoeuvring of sailing yachts in different environments such as in narrow spaces in ports and marinas, using the prop walk as well as the effects of crosswind and current. It also allows to handle lines and fenders. Besides the playful character of this simulator game the learning effect is creating the most value added for users. A range of different scenarios with various levels of difficulties are available for selection. Uncomplicated visual onscreen help with short text guidances passes on the basic principles to get a feel for the handling methods. Optionaly the Pro-Version offers wind and current to be modified. For advanced users we provide a scene-editor via in-app-pruchase. ## Key features - Realistic boat maneuvering simulation - Training for docking and undocking - Handles prop walk, crosswind, and current - Line and fender management - Multiple difficulty levels and scenarios - On-screen visual help and guidance ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro-Version | $3.99 | one-time | | Scene Editor | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat/id848416956/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Locked up my phone! *2024-03-29* Had to reboot to get out of it. Don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2021-07-09, version 1.6* This app is just a joke! Reminds me gameboy quality ### 1/5 — Should be removed from App Store *2021-06-08* This app is horrible. On first start up it appears it hasn’t been updated since the early 2000’s. It tries to make you pay and sign up in random ways. And request random permissions that a game shouldn’t need. Overall this app should be removed for the App Store. Just avoid it. **Developer response:** This is right. We do no longer develop this version. Please download the new 3D version! ### 1/5 — Not ready for the market *2019-07-20* Like others have said, the boat dynamics are spot on. But this app fails miserably in the fender and line control. The engine and rudder control are great. Controlling the lines is an exercise in pulling your hair out. For the life of me, I can not get a lined shortened. In real life it is one of the easiest things to do. I do as the program says, tap and hold, and it removes the line completely. Until the developers make line and fender control as intuitive as the engine and rudder control, my only recommendation is to save your money. **Developer response:** We do no longer develop this version. Please download the new 3D version! ### 5/5 — Best in class! *2019-07-03* Note to Developer: I have the full version of both 2-D and 3-D App’s. They each offer something a little different to boaters. This one is _still_ Fabulous. Please Don’t stop supporting it. —— Absolutely the best Boat motoring docking (or casting off) sim out there. The developer _obviously_ is a real sailboat owner who knows what’s really happening around marinas! If you are a skipper that has poked your head out of the cabin to remind a frustrated guest to “slow down” as you enter a channel at 2.5 knots, then this App will seem very realistic. I single-hand my 30 foot sailboat all the time. Sailing is easy, but motoring and maneuvering around marinas can be hard. This sim is great and I’ve had it for 2 years. You get more out of this App the more you play it (and the longer you’ve owned your real boat). The tutorials were ok but too challenging in my opinion. Don’t get discouraged, because the Gold in this Sim is the ability to create-your-own “sandbox” scenario. You can replicate marinas, and drive the boat around to practice docking. You can practice moving fenders at different spots around the boat. Experiment throwing lines at different angles and sequence. Try driving against a dock at different rudder angles and throttle. You can change current and wind; the scenarios are realistic. Then to leave the marina, the Sim lets you setup fenders and ease off the lines gradually to simulate a slipped line. My reason for finally writing a review was this morning I created a scenario replicating a local marina’s crazy pump-out location deep inside the marina. The pump-out is so hard to get to, it’s as if they don’t want sailboats to use it. I took a aerial photo off the internet, replicated the marina, took a 30 foot sailboat with prop-walk and started practicing “what-if’s”. (Tip: you can edit existing tutorial scenarios to make creation faster). I have the new 3-D version of the app too, but this 2-D version fantastic if you are a real sailboat owner. Honestly this App is not so much a tutorial. It’s more of a toolkit like the Navionics chartplotter app that I look at weekly. In retrospect, I should have used this App to replicate unknown destination marinas before a trip to practice the approach to transient slips. **Developer response:** Nice review. Thank you. Our problem is, that we cannot continue to develop this version for technical reasons. But it will stay in store for as long as Apple allows. ### 4/5 — Very realistic, love it *2019-06-04* This app simulates keelboat physics including prop walk and spring lines. Controls are difficult however. Moving fenders is frustrating and line handling equally so. If devs improve controls, this will be a 5 star. I already use it for teaching close quarter maneuvering. ### 5/5 — Very realistic *2018-09-30* Excellent simulation, very realisticc ### 5/5 — Great sim *2018-09-08, version 1.6* Really good sim very realistic overall great app ### 1/5 — Paywall City *2018-08-28* There’s nothing wrong with in-app purchases but this app won’t even start unless you create an account, pay for the premium version, or some combination of the two. The UI is hard to review because I didn’t get to do much except push the throttle up before another popup occurred. Please remove the popups and disable the need to login. It’s a game, not a social network. **Developer response:** We do no longer develop this version. Please download the new 3D version! ### 1/5 — Locks up on X *2018-08-28* Had to power off and restart phone. **Developer response:** We do no longer develop this version. Please download the new 3D version! ## Frequently asked questions about Dock your Boat ### What is the gameplay like in Dock your Boat? Dock your Boat simulates docking and undocking sailing yachts, focusing on realistic maneuvering. You'll practice handling prop walk, crosswind, and current effects in various port and marina scenarios. ### Does Dock your Boat offer offline play? The provided data does not specify if Dock your Boat supports offline play. However, as a simulator game, it is likely designed to function without a constant internet connection. ### Is there multiplayer in Dock your Boat? The description for Dock your Boat does not mention any multiplayer features. It is presented as a single-player training simulator. ### What are the in-app purchases in Dock your Boat? Dock your Boat offers a Pro-Version with modifiable wind and current settings, and a scene-editor for advanced users via in-app purchase. ### How often is Dock your Boat updated? Dock your Boat was last updated on May 4, 2015, with version 1.6. This indicates a less frequent update schedule. ### What devices is Dock your Boat available on? Dock your Boat is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is a free app with an age rating of 4+. ### What is the user rating for Dock your Boat? Dock your Boat has a user rating of 3.2 stars from 24 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base. ### Does Dock your Boat have controller support? The provided information for Dock your Boat does not mention controller support. It is likely controlled via touch screen input. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2015-05-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Latest compilerversion (2.1.1) A new 33 feet Boat. Improvements in the editor - boats do not float arround anymore. Sound is disabled in editor. Bugfix when posting result to facebook. Wheel and throttle can be enlarged and split for better handling. Dock dolphins will not cause much damage. Sound improvements. Userscene thumbnails are now shown correctly. ### 1.51 — 2015-02-17 Prop-Walk effect can be reversed in Pro-Version. Fixed a bug where lines could not be cast off. Motorpower has been increased which helps especially when going reverse. Prices for in-app products are now shown in the app. ### 1.5 — 2014-10-22 New Scenes. 5 seconds delay before starting wind and current, to prevent boat movement during scene startup. Bugfix for the arrow direction in the weather setup panel. Camera Movement has been slowed down, to improve the handling of lines at high zoom levels. Less damage infos during game. Scene help can be turned off. Collissiondetection can be turned off. So scenes can be played without interruption. Introducing dock dolphins as new elements. Slightly smaller turning cycle. Fender physics improvements: forward and backward squeezing of a fender at the pier may cause damage. Line physics improvement: will tear, if force is to high Improvement when viering/hauling. Tracks and triggers for moving other boats. ### 1.33 — 2014-09-09 Fixed bug which caused the sound not to play and disabled the scene editor. Improved recognition of boat´s shape during tapping on moorings. ### 1.32 — 2014-08-28 Facebook integration for login and optional for sharing scores Scene editor with more pier options Fixed a bug, which prevented the current arrow from being shown ## Apps similar to Dock your Boat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ship Simulator Cruise Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-cruise-tycoon/id1585606085) | 3.5 (11) | Free | Games | | [Ultimate Boat Drive Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-boat-drive-simulator/id1662102148) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Games | | [Boat simulator: Beyond the sea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-simulator-beyond-the-sea/id1525518430) | 2.3 (4) | Free | Games | | [Ship Maneuvering Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-maneuvering-simulator/id6475722175) | 4.2 (55) | Free | Games | | [SailSim - Sailing Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885) | 3.5 (20) | Free | Games | | [Drive Boat Simulator 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-boat-simulator-3d/id1187781402) | 2.5 (48) | Free | Games | ## More apps by sfinx-it GmbH - [Dock your Boat 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat-3d/id1122445520) - [scoreflows player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreflows-player/id1534602644) All apps by sfinx-it GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/848416959 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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