OCC App vs SailTies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OCC App
This app connects members of the Ocean Cruising Club, allowing them to find other members, boats, and port officers globally. Members can also access club news, read articles, and share cruising notes.
- Member directory
- Boat tracking
- Event listings
- Port officer finder
- Club news and announcements
- Cruising notes sharing
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The Official App for Members of the Ocean Cruising Club Browse the world of the Ocean Cruising Club and find members, boats, events, and port officers all over the world. For Members of the Ocean Cruising Club to: - See Club News & Announcments - Read Flying Fish Articles - See where other Member's Boats are - Read and post Cruising Notes for other Members - Find Port Officers - Lookup Boats and Owners
SailTies
Effortlessly log sailing voyages with GPS tracking and rich media. Share your adventures live with friends and family, and automatically build a comprehensive sailing resume. Collaborate with crew and join sailing groups to compare achievements.
- One-tap voyage tracking
- Live route sharing
- Automatic sailor resume
- Collaborate with crew
- Group and club pages
- Offline tracking
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SailTies: Track and Connect on Your Sailing Adventures Join thousands of sailing enthusiasts who choose SailTies as their trusted sailing companion. With a digital logbook that makes logging every mile and route effortless, SailTies ensures every voyage is meticulously recorded with precision and ease. Your Digital Logbook: Automatically transform your sailing experiences into a meticulously kept logbook. Record detailed logs of each voyage, including the vessel's information, weather conditions, photos, videos and crew details. This digital logbook is not just a record but a treasure trove of memories and valuable data that can elevate your sailing experience. Comprehensive GPS Tracking and Live Updates: Track and share your sailing route live as you travel. The SailTies app provides detailed tracking of your position and movement, helping you focus on the fun of sailing, knowing your friends and family can monitor progress and conditions in real time. From speed to trajectory, every aspect of your voyage is recorded in your digital logbook. Key Features: SIMPLE VOYAGE TRACKING: - One-tap logbook tracking - Simple start & stop tracking, using phone GPS - Route map, key stats and location information generated automatically - Low battery usage - Voyage recovery in case your phone turns off - Works offline, perfect for at sea - Add photos and logs for rich memories COLLABORATE WITH CREW: - Only one person needs to record a voyage - Everyone gets the voyage on their profile - Add photos and logs together AUTOMATIC SAILOR RESUME: - Profile stays up to date automatically - Easily prove your sailing experience, with a public link to your profile - Interesting statistics calculated for you! - Export PDF of your sailing resume to send to charter companies etc. - A digital record of your sailing qualifications COMPARE SAILING WITH FRIENDS - View friend's achievements and see who's been logging the most miles! - Easy to invite other sailors you know and crew with - Get notified when friends go sailing GROUPS & CLUBS: - Setup a free group page for your existing sailing community - Compete on the leaderboard - Get notified when friends go sailing SAILTIES PLUS: - Automatic historic weather data on your voyages - Weather records added to your sailing resume - Group voyages together into collections, perfect for sailing trips and courses - Upload videos to voyages Why Choose SailTies? Reliable Tracking: SailTies' advanced GPS system ensures you can always pinpoint your exact location with high precision. Whether you're exploring uncharted territories or staying close to familiar shores, our GPS keeps you informed every step of the way. Live Tracking: Share the highlights of your trips. Showcase your routes, locations, and all the fun moments to friends and family on social media platforms. This feature turns your sailing experiences into shareable stories, connecting you more deeply with your social circles. Rich Logbook Entries: Our digital logbook allows you to capture every detail of your journeys at sea with just a tap. Simply click to start and stop GPS tracking for your voyage. This information is invaluable for improving your sailing strategies and maintaining a historical record of your experiences. Boating Certification Wallet: Store digital copies of your boating certificates in one secure & accessible place. Vibrant Sailing Community: Engage with SailTies' global community of sailing enthusiasts. Connect with other sailors to broaden your horizons and deepen your love for sailing. Cherished Sailing Memories: Capture and preserve your sailing experiences with photos and videos, creating a visual diary that brings your sea tales to life. Download SailTies now to elevate your sailing experience with our GPS tracking and comprehensive digital logbook. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SailTies at 93% against OCC App's 50%. SailTies also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (398 vs 3). OCC App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. SailTies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. OCC App asks for nothing beyond the download.
SailTies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailTies has 398 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of OCC App's written reviews are positive against 93% of SailTies's.
OCC App ships an update every 6 weeks, SailTies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OCC App | SailTies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (398 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 398 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #120 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Ocean Cruising Club Ltd | Sail Ties Ltd |
Customer experience
OCC App
SailTies
Bugs and requests
OCC App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SailTies
Reported bugs
9 issues- Contact selection doesn't work
- Weather data doesn't post consistently
- Notes don't seem to save correctly
- Submit Log default privacy should NOT be set to ‘Public’
- Previous voyages wouldn’t upload onto the platform
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- Incoherent error messages
- Cannot change dates on draft passages
- Couldn’t seem to be able add my wife as a friend
- QR scan leads to a page but nothing happens
Requested features
8 requests- Apple Watch support
- Connect to Apple Watch for speed, heading, distance
- Like and comment on other trips
- Option for inland trips
- Search function for sailing areas
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- Integration with Strava
- Integration with Garmin or similar smartwatch
- Standalone Watch app that syncs to phone
In-app purchases
OCC App
No in-app purchases
SailTies
- SailTies Plus Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$44.991 Year
- SailTies Plus Lifetime$249.99
