Comparison

FollowMe vs SkipperLog

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

Head to head
About

FollowMe

Features
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--- record and show the geographical locations during a tour (walking, cycling, skiing ...) --- import of GPS-tracks as GPX-file --- "Send to FollowMe" for tour plans in GPX format --- simultaneously painting of a preloaded track and the actual track --- instant sending of GPS-coordinates (z.B. per Mail, WhatsApp, Threema, AirDrop) --- instant transmission of GPS-coordinates as google-maps-link --- photo-, video- and audio-snapshots, linked with the snapshot-location within track --- edit-mode for tour data like label and type --- export of photo- video- and audio-snapshots (z.B. per Mail, WhatsApp, Threema, AirDrop, ...) --- export of reusable GPS-tracks as GPX-file --- permanent location transmission per iCloud --- observe tracks (FollowFriend) per iCloud

About

SkipperLog

Features
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For all skippers with a charter or own yacht, sailing or motor, SkipperLog helps you keep a log of all important events during your sailing trip and record your tracks. Use customizable predefined text blocks, add daily statistics and photos. Includes Apple Watch App to make quick entries from your wrist. Share your log and tracks via iCloud with your crew or friends and family. Export as PDF or text plus GPX tracks. With handy nautical tools like barometer, magnetic compass and many more.

Screenshots

FollowMe4 screens
SkipperLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SkipperLog at every 5 weeks against FollowMe's every 4 months. FollowMe's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FollowMe costs $3.99 and SkipperLog $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FollowMe ships an update every 4 months, SkipperLog every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
FollowMe versus SkipperLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFollowMeSkipperLog
Price$3.99 — better$6.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthias GierLinkeSOFT GmbH

In-app purchases

None

FollowMe

No in-app purchases

None

SkipperLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FollowMe free?
FollowMe costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkipperLog free?
SkipperLog costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FollowMe or SkipperLog have ads?
Neither FollowMe nor SkipperLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FollowMe or SkipperLog?
FollowMe ships an update every 4 months, and SkipperLog every 5 weeks. Most recently, FollowMe was updated on September 10, 2026 and SkipperLog on September 21, 2026.

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