# Dock your Boat 3D vs SailSim

The clearest difference is rating: Dock your Boat 3D at 4.6 against SailSim's 3.4. Dock your Boat 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 36%). SailSim's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dock your Boat 3D sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SailSim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dock your Boat 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dock your Boat 3D has 560 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Dock your Boat 3D's written reviews are positive against 36% of SailSim's.

Dock your Boat 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, SailSim every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dock your Boat 3D | SailSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat-3d/id1122445520/reviews)** | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 215 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klaus P Kobald Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/848416959) | [Dimitris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705611194) |

## What reviewers say

### Dock your Boat 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat-3d/id1122445520)

This 3D simulator helps skippers practice docking and undocking yachts in various environments. It allows users to manage lines, fenders, and anchors, with adjustable wind strength for customizable difficulty. Users can also design and share their own scenarios.

**Highlights:** 3D yacht docking simulation, Maneuvering practice, Line, fender, and anchor handling, Adjustable wind strength, Custom scene design, Scene sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Superpack 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Superpack 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription Superpack 3 Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription Superpack 6 Month | $11.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 year superpack | $14.99 | per year |
| Boat Settings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weather | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thrusters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 💡 Helpful for practicing sailing and docking
- 👍 Excellent for sailors and boaters
- 👍 Fantastic simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
- 🔋 Game is power-hungry
- 👎 Limited number of boats and scenarios

**Reported bugs**

- Boat controls become unresponsive
- Camera issues during docking
- Leashes and fenders not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More boats and yacht types
- Additional scenarios and locations
- Customization options for boats
- Dynamic weather and time of day
- Multiplayer functionality


### SailSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885)

Learn and experience sailing with a realistic physics-based simulator. Explore the seas, challenge yourself with exams and adventures, and play with others in multiplayer sessions. Features detailed sailing mechanics and marine terminology.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Multi-player sessions, Exams and challenges, Learn sailing terminology, Multiple sailing vessels, Keyboard and controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SailSim Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Today | $0.29 | one-time |
| SailSim 200xp | $0.29 | one-time |
| Extended Test Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Wind | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Map | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Sails | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Engine Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Flags | $0.29 | one-time |
| SailSim Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dock your Boat 3D free?

Dock your Boat 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SailSim free?

SailSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dock your Boat 3D or SailSim?

Dock your Boat 3D is rated higher. Dock your Boat 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while SailSim averages 3.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Dock your Boat 3D or SailSim have ads?

SailSim shows ads; Dock your Boat 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dock your Boat 3D or SailSim?

Dock your Boat 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and SailSim every 10 days. Most recently, Dock your Boat 3D was updated on November 2, 2026 and SailSim on November 3, 2026.

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