# Swift as the Wind vs SailSim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swift as the Wind at 100% against SailSim's 36%. Swift as the Wind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). SailSim's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailSim sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Swift as the Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swift as the Wind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailSim has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Swift as the Wind's written reviews are positive against 36% of SailSim's.

Swift as the Wind ships an update every 5 months, SailSim every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swift as the Wind | SailSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-as-the-wind/id1462967019/reviews)** | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Lispector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371052580) | [Dimitris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705611194) |

## What reviewers say

### Swift as the Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-as-the-wind/id1462967019)

Navigate a boat through challenging levels, collecting coins and boosts while avoiding obstacles. Master intuitive controls to steer your vessel and adjust sails for the ultimate sailing experience.

**Highlights:** 3 challenging levels, Collect coins and boost items, Avoid dangerous swirls, Intuitive finger controls, Rotate boat and sails

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SailSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885)

Learn and experience sailing with a realistic physics-based simulator. Explore the seas, challenge yourself with exams and adventures, and play with others in multiplayer sessions. Features detailed sailing mechanics and marine terminology.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Multi-player sessions, Exams and challenges, Learn sailing terminology, Multiple sailing vessels, Keyboard and controller support

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SailSim Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Today | $0.29 | one-time |
| SailSim 200xp | $0.29 | one-time |
| Extended Test Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Hints | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Wind | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Map | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Sails | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Engine Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Flags | $0.29 | one-time |
| God Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| SailSim Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swift as the Wind free?

Swift as the Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SailSim free?

SailSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swift as the Wind or SailSim?

Swift as the Wind is rated higher. Swift as the Wind averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SailSim averages 3.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Swift as the Wind or SailSim have ads?

SailSim shows ads; Swift as the Wind does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swift as the Wind or SailSim?

Swift as the Wind ships an update every 5 months, and SailSim every 10 days. Most recently, Swift as the Wind was updated on October 6, 2026 and SailSim 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.*