# Ship Sim 2019 vs Ship Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ship Simulator at none against Ship Sim 2019's 10. Ship Sim 2019's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Sim 2019 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ship Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Ship Sim 2019 against 3.7 for Ship Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Sim 2019 has 864 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Ship Sim 2019's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ship Simulator's.

Ship Sim 2019 ships an update weekly, Ship Simulator every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Sim 2019 | Ship Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-sim-2019/id1441530582/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-work-machines/id1643294506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **864** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 711 MB | 647 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) | [HRY GROUP BILISIM INSAAT SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565171853) |

## 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


### Ship Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-work-machines/id1643294506)

Manage a ship logistics company, performing cargo transportation, port crane operations, and forklift tasks. Explore two modes: a career mode with business management and a ship simulation mode with international cruises.

**Highlights:** Ship logistics company management, Cargo transportation, Port crane operations, Forklift construction machinery, Career mode with business tasks, International ship simulation cruises

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Sim 2019 free?

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

### Is Ship Simulator free?

Ship Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ship Sim 2019 is rated higher. Ship Sim 2019 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 864 ratings, while Ship Simulator averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

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

Ship Simulator shows ads; Ship Sim 2019 does not.

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

Ship Sim 2019 ships an update weekly, and Ship Simulator every 11 months. Most recently, Ship Sim 2019 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ship Simulator on October 24, 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.*