UKMPA vs Sail Bristol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UKMPA
This app helps UK maritime pilots report non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements to authorities like the MCA. It also provides resources on pilot transfer arrangements to enhance maritime safety.
- Report pilot transfer non-compliance
- Notify Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- SOLAS and ISO requirement reporting
- Information resources on pilot transfers
- User agreement required for access
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The United Kingdom Maritime Pilot's Association (UKMPA) Mobile App is an information-sharing tool to help improve maritime safety. The App assists maritime pilots across the UK to notify relevant authorities, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), where non-compliance with pilot transfer requirements is suspected or identified. Suspected instances of non-compliance with the SOLAS and/or ISO requirements associated with pilot transfer arrangements should be notified to the MCA via the purpose-built in-App Report Form, to assist with subsequent Port State Control activity in order to help save pilots lives. The App also contains a variety of useful information resources regarding pilot transfer arrangements for operational reference purposes. Users must agree to the User Agreement to gain access to the App. For further information, or to report technical issues with the App, please contact the App developers (App Wizard), via email to info@appwizard.com.au.
Sail Bristol
Access essential marine information for UK Harbours, Ports, and Marinas. This app provides a comprehensive guide to marine services, tidal information, weather updates, and local restrictions, all in one convenient location for recreational boaters.
- Marine services directory
- Tidal information
- Lock and tidal restrictions
- Local weather updates
- Information for recreational boaters
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The “Sail Apps” allows you to access essential information and services focused on the marine sector in UK Harbours, Ports and Marinas. It is an invaluable source of marine information for all who enjoy recreational boating. With all the information in one App, there’s no need to look elsewhere as it’s all in one easy to use location, featuring: “Everything Marine” your guide to marine services providers, Tidal Information, Locks and tidal restrictions within the location, up to date local weather and much more. We aim to provide you with all the information you need in one place, made by Mariners for Mariners who know what’s required for you to get the most out of your visit to other locations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sail Bristol at monthly against UKMPA's every 2 months. UKMPA's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UKMPA ships an update every 2 months, Sail Bristol monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UKMPA | Sail Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNITED KINGDOM MARITIME PILOTS' ASSOCIATION | My Home Port Limited |
Customer experience
UKMPA
Sail Bristol
In-app purchases
UKMPA
No in-app purchases
Sail Bristol
No in-app purchases






