Hafenskipper vs mySailing Trips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hafenskipper
Practice realistic harbor maneuvers and ship docking. This simulation app offers training levels for beginners and free running modes for experienced users to master ship dynamics and safe navigation in confined waters.
- Realistic physics simulation
- 6 ship types
- Prop walk simulation
- 12 training levels
- Free running mode
- Wind and current simulation
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Train to stop, dock and turn your ship with this realistic simulation app. Maneuvering your ship in close quarters can be a challenge and must be trained well. Hafenskipper simulates harbor maneuvers under power and can help you to get a good understanding of the ship dynamics. Experienced users can work on specific maneuvers in the free running mode. Beginners can use the training levels to prepare for the next practical boating lessons. Your Mission: - Maneuver the ships safely through the harbor - Dock at the pier and park in the slip - Choose one of the 12 training levels or drive around freely - Complete one level successfully to unlock the next level Features: +Realistic physics simulation +6 ship types: Boat with outboard engine, motorboat, small dinghy boat, sailing yacht with engine, motor yacht with twin engine, catamaran +Motorboat and sailing yacht with prop walk +12 training levels +1 free running mode with optional wind and current simulation and mooring +1 free running bay mode with wind, mooring and anchoring Get Hafenskipper today!
mySailing Trips
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mySailing Trips is a digital logbook for skippers, mates, and fleet managers who want every mile, maneuver, and crew detail at their fingertips. Plan voyages, record daily events, and keep the whole team aligned—from trip preparation to debrief. Key features: + Trip timeline with structured events (engine hours, sail shifts, weather, photos, notes) + Crew and contact management with quick role assignment + Yacht profiles covering documents, equipment. + Background GPS tracking, automated time calculations, and live snapshots from NMEA 0183 instruments + Analytics dashboards plus PDF/graphic summaries ready for sharing or archiving + Offline-first storage with secure export/import routines and customizable templates + Integrated notifications, reminders, and calendar-friendly planning tools Whether you sail offshore or run club charters, mySailing Trips keeps your paperwork tidy, your evidence organized, and your crew in sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: mySailing Trips at Free against Hafenskipper's $3.99. mySailing Trips also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hafenskipper's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
mySailing Trips is free to download; Hafenskipper costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hafenskipper ships an update every 2 months, mySailing Trips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hafenskipper | mySailing Trips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUR UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Piotr Gawronski |
In-app purchases
Hafenskipper
No in-app purchases
mySailing Trips
No in-app purchases
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