Sailing Term vs American Sailing +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailing Term
Master sailing terminology with this educational app. It offers a dictionary section for learning terms and a quiz section to test and expand your knowledge of sailing vocabulary.
- Sailing term dictionary
- Repeat learning sections
- Solve learning questions
- Expand sailing knowledge
- Vocabulary practice
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Welcome to Sailing Terms! Expand your nautical vocabulary and improve your sailing knowledge with an easy-to-use reference guide. • 100+ sailing terms with detailed definitions • Daily Word of the Day to help you learn new terms • Powerful search and easy browsing • Interactive quizzes to test and reinforce your knowledge Whether you’re a beginner sailor, a sailing enthusiast, or an experienced mariner, Sailing Terms helps you learn and remember essential nautical terminology.
American Sailing +
Access premium sailing articles, engage in community forums with instructors, and enjoy sailing-themed puzzles and games. Requires a subscription for full access to educational content and interactive features.
- Premium sailing articles
- Sailing forums with instructors
- Sailing-themed puzzles and games
- Navigation strategies
- Sailboat ownership discussions
- Certification and education topics
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EDUCATION. COMMUNITY. INSPIRATION. PREMIUM ARTICLES [A+ Subscription Required] In-depth articles written by professional sailors are made available only to subscribers to broaden your education and enjoyment of sailing. Gain valuable knowledge from experienced instructors on sailing tips, navigation strategies, and the latest trends. SAILING FORUMS [A+ Subscription Required] Get access to our deep library of forums to ask questions from other sailors and ASA-certified instructors on any topic ranging from sailboat ownership, cruising and living aboard, a marketplace and classifieds, regional forums, discussions around certifications and education, and so much more. PUZZLES & GAMES [A+ Subscription Required] Crosswords, word searches, jigsaws, and other games will keep you coming back for more and keep sailing terminology top of mind in this new way to challenge yourself with fun, sailing-themed games covering terminology, history, and sailing techniques. A+ SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • If you’re a current digital subscriber, sign in with your email address and password to get unlimited access to the app’s content. • Non-subscribers, download the app, log in/create an account to get limited access to articles and other content. For full access, subscribe to A+ • Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings before the end of the current period. • The user may manage subscriptions by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • You can read our Privacy Policy here: https://americansailing.com/privacy-policy/ • You can read our Terms of Service here: https://americansailing.com/terms-of-service/ • Questions about your subscription can be directed to Customer Support at support@americansailing.com SUPPORT If you have any questions about the app, would like to provide helpful feedback, or experience any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@americansailing.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sailing Term at 79% against American Sailing +'s 0%. Sailing Term also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs subscription). American Sailing +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sailing Term sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and American Sailing + sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sailing Term holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sailing Term has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Sailing Term's written reviews are positive against 0% of American Sailing +'s.
| Parameter | Sailing Term | American Sailing + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orendasoft Ltd. | American Sailing Association |
Customer experience
Sailing Term
American Sailing +
In-app purchases
Sailing Term
- Sailing Terms Plus$1.99
American Sailing +
- Individual Subscription$4.991 Month
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