# Ship Sim 2019 vs Cruise Ship Driver Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ship Sim 2019 at 55% against Cruise Ship Driver Simulator's 18%. Ship Sim 2019 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Cruise Ship Driver Simulator's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Sim 2019 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 864 and 1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Ship Sim 2019's written reviews are positive against 18% of Cruise Ship Driver Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ship Sim 2019 ships an update weekly, Cruise Ship Driver Simulator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Sim 2019 | Cruise Ship Driver Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-sim-2019/id1441530582/reviews) | **[4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 864 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 711 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) | [Survival Games Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478394371) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Sim 2019

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-sim-2019/id1441530582)

Experience the thrill of commanding massive vessels in a realistic open-world Mediterranean setting. Choose from cruise ships, cargo ships, or oil tankers to complete challenging missions and explore iconic port cities.

**Highlights:** Multiple ship classes (cruise, cargo, oil tanker), Realistic open-world Mediterranean map, Challenging docking scenarios, Day-night cycle and weather effects, Customization options for ships, Multiple control choices

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| First Officer Pack Credits | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚢 Realistic ship simulation
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🌟 Awesome game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ships and upgrades
- 🚧 Shallow water issues
- 🤖 Lack of AI ship movement
- 🛑 Ads blocking controls
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Paid ad removal not working
- Saved progress/ships disappearing
- Controls not responsive/blocked by ads
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add sinking/damage mechanics
- Expand map to include more regions
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add interior ship exploration
- Improve weather/storm effects


### Cruise Ship Driver Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980)

Navigate large cruise ships across the Mediterranean Sea, transporting passengers to various tourist destinations. Complete timed missions and avoid obstacles to progress through thrilling levels. Experience realistic oceanic waves and cargo movements in this immersive simulator.

**Highlights:** Timed mission completion, Navigate oceanic waves, Realistic cargo motion, Passenger transport, Avoid obstacles, Ship parking challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins_2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| coins_5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| cruise.gem10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins_20000. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove_Ads_New | $4.99 | one-time |
| cruise.unclock_all_vehicles | $4.99 | one-time |
| cruise.unclock_all_levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool graphics
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Okay game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bad physics
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 False advertisement
- 🐛 Terrible graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load
- Game kicks you out
- Game doesn't save progress

**Requested features**

- Add sinking on all levels and ice berg and titanic and working life boats
- Add waves
- Add a sandbox mode and let the ships sink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Sim 2019 free?

Ship Sim 2019 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cruise Ship Driver Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ship Sim 2019 or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator?

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator is rated higher. Ship Sim 2019 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 864 ratings, while Cruise Ship Driver Simulator averages 4.1 from 1K ratings.

### Do Ship Sim 2019 or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator have ads?

Neither Ship Sim 2019 nor Cruise Ship Driver Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Sim 2019 or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator?

Ship Sim 2019 ships an update weekly, and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ship Sim 2019 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator on November 12, 2026.

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