# Ship Handling Simulator > Realistic ship handling, maneuvering, and mooring simulator with diverse vessels. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandr Turkin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-handling-simulator/id1478554973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aleksandr Turkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453274000) - Category: Games, Education, Simulation - Price: $10.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 322 App Store ratings · 244 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 630 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-09-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-handling-simulator/id1478554973/reviews.md ## What is Ship Handling Simulator? Original simulator of ship-handling, maneuvering and mooring to a pier with tugboats. 30 high-detailed ships, included passenger ships, cruise liners, cargo ships, battleships and aircraft carriers, from historical steam ships of 19th century till modern nuclear. Realistic control of single and multi-screw vessels (including famous Titanic, Britannic 1874 and 1914, Carpathia, Mauretania, Aquitania, Californian) and azimuth propulsion. Maneuvering with thrusters. Mooring the vessel to the berth using two tugboats with separate control. Departure from the berth and arrive into target area. Narrow-swimming, bypass of hazards, minefields, passing with other AI vessels. Sea marks of hazards and channels according to international rules. Day and night modes, different environment and weather conditions, calm or storm water with ocean waves and icebergs. Sandbox mode. You can create and pass your own levels. Damage and sinking of ships at collisions, splitting in half while sinking. ## Key features - Realistic ship handling and maneuvering - Mooring with tugboat assistance - 30 detailed ship models - Hazard navigation and AI vessel interaction - Dynamic weather and environmental conditions - Sandbox mode for custom levels ## What do users think of Ship Handling Simulator? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great ship simulation - 👍 Realistic ship handling - 👍 Detailed ship models - 👍 Fun and challenging **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - 🐛 Performance issues on some devices - 🐛 Glitches with certain ship features - 🔋 Battery drain concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - Icebergs not spawning in sandbox mode - Telegraphs not loading on some ships - Game crashing when sinking large ships - Issues with ship speed controls **Most requested features** - Add more ships (Lusitania, Queen Mary, Poseidon, etc.) - Improve sinking animations (funnel collapse, split in half, etc.) - Implement working lifeboats and passengers - Add underwater view and ocean floor - Introduce more gameplay modes (tug control, port management, etc.) - Improve graphics and water physics ## Recent user reviews (10 of 244) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-handling-simulator/id1478554973/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Please (also fix a bug) *2026-08-16, version 1.48* Please make rms Olympic come back also fix a bug the bug is when I stop the ship doesn’t stop please please also fix this bug in CruiseShip simulator ### 5/5 — free roam *2026-08-05, version 1.48* If there’s free roam in this game how do I access it and if there isn’t please add it ### 4/5 — BRING BACK OLYMPIC!!! *2026-08-03, version 1.48* This game is great but please bring back the Olympic, make the titanic look like the Olympic, or make the game higher resolution ### 3/5 — Need more ships *2026-07-30, version 1.48* I would want if you could add Olympic again and I would like if you can make your own ship ### 3/5 — Make it sink and have online play *2026-07-28, version 1.48* I would if there is online play and it can sink with torpedo’sea mines’iceberg so please do that. ### 4/5 — Please (also fix a bug) *2026-07-27, version 1.48* Please make rms Olympic come back also fix a bug the bug is when I stop the ship doesn’t stop please ### 5/5 — Great Lakes Frrighter *2026-07-23, version 1.48* The S.S Edmund Fitzgerald or Carl D. Bradley should be added. With the ability to change the waves and weather it would be super cool to replicate the final voyage of both of these ships. ### 5/5 — Hey *2026-07-15, version 1.48* Yo excuse me sir it would be Crazy if you added the Lusitania and if you don’t that’s fine 👍 Also please add more animations like the funnels falling and more sinking animations and also add the S.S American star. And also like one of the comments can you make a player model so the player can move around the ship when it sinks or when it is stopped and can you please add interiors so basically you can go in like cabins and that stuff and it doesn’t matter if the insides are detailed or not that detailed. Also (yes I’m adding more to this) but can you make it so after a while it gives you a button so you can explore the wreck? Like that would be cool and also please add a bit more ships and make the earlier models more detailed and make submarines that you can find and play as an shoot your boat down and also add boiler explosions and more realistic crash physics and add people to the boat so you can see how much people died and how many survived. This is probably all I have for this request if you add these things it would be crazy and thank you for making one of the best ship sinking/driving/handling game there is on the AppStore/Playstore ### 5/5 — Good game *2026-07-10, version 1.48* Add ships real whistles ### 5/5 — Hey *2026-07-03, version 1.48* Yo excuse me sir it would be Crazy if you added the Lusitania and if you don’t that’s fine 👍 ## Frequently asked questions about Ship Handling Simulator ### What is Ship Handling Simulator? Ship Handling Simulator is a realistic simulation game focused on the intricate tasks of handling, maneuvering, and mooring various types of ships. It allows players to experience complex maritime operations, including docking with the assistance of tugboats and navigating challenging environments. ### What kind of ships can I control? The simulator features 30 highly detailed ship models, ranging from historical steamships of the 19th century to modern vessels like passenger ships, cruise liners, cargo ships, battleships, and aircraft carriers. Famous historical ships are also included. ### What are the gameplay features? Gameplay includes realistic control of single and multi-screw vessels, maneuvering with thrusters, and mooring to a berth using two tugboats. Players will also navigate narrow passages, bypass hazards, and interact with AI vessels under various environmental conditions. ### Is this app free to download? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What are some common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for users who enjoy realistic simulation games, particularly those interested in maritime operations. It's perfect for practicing ship handling and mooring techniques, exploring different ship types, and experiencing challenging navigation scenarios in a safe, virtual environment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.48 — 2026-03-06 New ship - general cargo ship instead RMS Olympic. ### 1.47 — 2025-12-25 New ship - SS Californian ### 1.46 — 2025-05-14 New ship - Prinz Eugen. ### 1.45 — 2025-02-07 New ship - SS Atlantic. ### 1.44 — 2024-12-04 Departure levels made more realistic - cross the target line to pass the level. ## Apps similar to Ship Handling Simulator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Port City: Ship Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-city-ship-simulator/id1553443573) | 4.7 (13,953) | Free | Games | | [Sea Port: Cargo Ships Harbor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-port-cargo-ships-harbor/id1216710959) | 4.4 (10,480) | Free | Games | | [You Sunk: submarine & warship](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-sunk-submarine-and-warship/id889920916) | 4.6 (6,293) | Free | Games | | [Idle Titanic Tycoon: Ship Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-titanic-tycoon-ship-game/id1497873834) | 4.8 (3,556) | Free | Games | | [Cruise Ship Driver Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980) | 4.1 (1,036) | Free | Games | | [Force of Warships: Boat Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-of-warships-boat-games/id1609068907) | 4.5 (718) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Aleksandr Turkin - [Electro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electro/id1455876231) - [Ship Mooring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-mooring/id1459916637) - [Space Rocket Flight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-rocket-flight/id1522561346) - [Cruise Ship Handling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-handling/id1595839901) All apps by Aleksandr Turkin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1453274000 ## Related topics [ship mooring](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ship-mooring) · [ship simulator mooring](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ship-simulator-mooring) · [sinking ships](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinking-ships) · [the nautical school](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-nautical-school) · [sinking ship](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinking-ship) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*