# Boat Master vs Ship Simulator Online

The clearest difference is rating: Boat Master at 4.5 against Ship Simulator Online's 3.2. Boat Master also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Ship Simulator Online's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boat Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ship Simulator Online sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boat Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boat Master has 1.7K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Boat Master's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ship Simulator Online's.

Boat Master ships an update every 4 months, Ship Simulator Online every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat Master | Ship Simulator Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-master/id1349495816/reviews)** | [3.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-online/id1619013795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 244 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Vaux](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349495815) | [ALSA GAMES YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506901109) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-master/id1349495816)

Experience realistic boat navigation and parking challenges. Master various vessels, from motorboats to superyachts, in diverse weather and marina conditions. Test your skills against time, scoring systems, and navigation rules.

**Highlights:** Navigate and berth various boat types, Realistic boat controls and physics, Dynamic weather and current conditions, Time-based and 3-star scoring system, Multiple camera modes, Console-quality graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In Game Superyacht | $2.49 | one-time |
| In Game Yacht | $2.49 | one-time |
| In Game Speedboat | $2.49 | one-time |
| Euro Cruiser | $2.49 | one-time |
| In Game Jet Ski | $2.49 | one-time |
| Everyday Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Exotic Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic boat controls
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🚢 Variety of boat types
- 💡 Helpful for learning boat handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free content, pay-to-play
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 🤖 Unrealistic physics and boat behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past tutorial
- Boats disappearing or controls not working
- Docking zones not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Free play mode
- Customizable weather and conditions
- More boat types and scenarios
- First-person view option
- Ability to control individual engines


### Ship Simulator Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-online/id1619013795)

Build your own shipping company, trade globally, and expand your fleet in this realistic ship simulation game. Explore diverse ports and cities worldwide with detailed ship models and ocean physics. Engage in multiplayer adventures and earn in-game income through ship rentals.

**Highlights:** Establish a shipping company, Trade worldwide, Expand ship fleet, Realistic ports and cities, Over 20 ship models, Multiplayer online feature, Ship rental system

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer Subscriptions | $0.99 | per month |
| 15.000.000 Money Buy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25.000.000 Money Buy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100.000.000 Money Buy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold Buy! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50.000.000 Money Buy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500.000.000 Money Buy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100.000.000 Money Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500.000.000 Money Buy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boat Master free?

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

### Is Ship Simulator Online free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boat Master or Ship Simulator Online?

Boat Master is rated higher. Boat Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Ship Simulator Online averages 3.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Boat Master or Ship Simulator Online have ads?

Ship Simulator Online shows ads; Boat Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boat Master or Ship Simulator Online?

Boat Master ships an update every 4 months, and Ship Simulator Online every 4 weeks. Most recently, Boat Master was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ship Simulator Online on October 24, 2026.

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