Comparison

Barcolana vs Seamaps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcolana

Experience the world's largest sailing regatta and its accompanying land events in immersive 360Β° views. Stay informed about all scheduled regattas and city events transforming Trieste into a sailing capital.

Highlights
  • 360Β° event experiences
  • Regatta schedules
  • Land event information
  • Event location mapping
  • Daily updates
  • Cultural event listings
Features
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The Barcolana mobile app allows you to experience the world's largest sailing regatta and the ten days of great events on land and at sea in 360Β°. By downloading the app you will be kept up-to-date on all the regattas scheduled and all the events on land that transform Trieste into the international sailing capital. From 1 to 12 October, Trieste will host a lot of events on land, at sea, international regattas and sailing demonstration events. The app is designed for those who love the Barcolana and want to be informed about what is happening in Trieste during the entire period! Every day, starting from 1 October, thanks to the Barcolana app, information will be available on cultural events, exhibitions, festivals and also on the exclusive Barcolana events in the city: thanks to a link in each event sheet, it will be possible to see on the map the exact location of the event.

About

Seamaps

Features
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Seamaps – Your Ultimate Sailing Companion: Maps, Marinas & Marine Services! Seamaps is the ultimate sailing app, designed exclusively for sailors. Explore interactive maps, discover top-rated marinas and coves, and access professional maritime services with ease. Find the best anchorages, read sailor reviews, and get the support you need at seaβ€”all in one place! Built Exclusively for Sailors! Seamaps is your all-in-one sailing assistant, offering intelligent navigation tools and a vibrant sailor community. Stay Connected on the Water! Join a real-time network of captains, share sailing tips, and discover the best routes with fellow sailors. Explore Top Anchorages & Marinas! Find the safest coves and highest-rated marinas with sailor reviews and ratings. Connect with Trusted Marine Services! Need a boat technician or marine expert? Seamaps lets you browse verified professionals, read sailor recommendations, and book services hassle-free. Download Seamaps today and transform your sailing adventuresβ€”explore, connect, and sail smarter!

Screenshots

Barcolana4 screens
Seamaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Seamaps at fortnightly against Barcolana's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcolana ships an update every 8 months, Seamaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Barcolana versus Seamaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcolanaSeamaps
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkon s.r.l.Sebnem Akcali

In-app purchases

None

Barcolana

No in-app purchases

None

Seamaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcolana free?
Barcolana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seamaps free?
Seamaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcolana or Seamaps have ads?
Neither Barcolana nor Seamaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcolana or Seamaps?
Barcolana ships an update every 8 months, and Seamaps fortnightly. Most recently, Barcolana was updated on June 1, 2026 and Seamaps on September 13, 2026.

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