# Boat builder® vs Ship Master

The clearest difference is price: Ship Master at Free against Boat builder®'s $8.99. Ship Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 36 months). Boat builder®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ship Master is free to download; Boat builder® costs $8.99 up front. Boat builder® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ship Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ship Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively.

Boat builder® ships an update every 36 months, Ship Master every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat builder® | Ship Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-builder/id1289058027/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-master-match-3-port/id6450924951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domyung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068125396) | [Terahype s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631297930) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat builder®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-builder/id1289058027)

Design and construct various boats, from small fishing vessels to larger ships. Develop thriving cities on beautiful islands, attracting wealthy residents and facilitating trade through air travel. Enhance your island's value and create a bustling metropolis.

**Highlights:** Boat construction, Island city development, Trade simulation, Resource management, Island beautification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |


### Ship Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-master-match-3-port/id6450924951)

Engage in a maritime adventure combining match-3 puzzles with ship building and port city decoration. Match jewels to earn resources, construct magnificent vessels, and customize your harbor with charming decor.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Ship building and customization, Port city expansion and decoration, Hundreds of port cities to explore, Fleet management, Jewel quests and pirate challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Treasure 1 - Stage 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Treasure 1 - Stage 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starting Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goodbye Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Large Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Treasure 2 - Stage 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Treasure 3 - Stage 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Treasure 3 - Stage 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boat builder® free?

Boat builder® costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ship Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boat builder® or Ship Master?

Ship Master is rated higher. Boat builder® averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ship Master averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Boat builder® or Ship Master have ads?

Ship Master shows ads; Boat builder® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boat builder® or Ship Master?

Boat builder® ships an update every 36 months, and Ship Master every 11 days. Most recently, Boat builder® was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ship Master on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*