Skipperi vs The Platform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skipperi
Easily plan and book your ideal day on the water by reserving your preferred boat through the app. Enjoy the convenience of having all essentials onboard, allowing you to simply pack snacks and set sail. Return the boat to its home harbor after your trip and begin planning your next adventure.
- Reserve your chosen boat
- Plan day trips on the water
- All essentials included onboard
- Hassle-free boat ownership alternative
- Easy booking and return process
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Plan your dream day out on the waters and reserve the boat of your choice through the app. Just pack your snacks, everything else essential is already onboard. Go to the harbour, hop on the boat and enjoy the waters. When your trip is ending, return the boat back to its home harbour and start planning your next trip. No need to worry about the hassle and costs of owning a boat as we take care of those things. Boating couldn’t be easier!
The Platform
Access live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews, and opinions from an independent New Zealand media organization. Engage in open discussions and share your thoughts.
- Live talk radio
- Video clips
- Podcasts
- Interviews
- Opinions
- Open discussion forum
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The Platform is a New Zealand owned independent media organisation, headed by award winning journalist and broadcaster Sean Plunket. Live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews and opinions to listen to, watch and read. Contribute to the open discussion we encourage and maintain on our dedicated apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skipperi at 100% against The Platform's 50%. The Platform's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Skipperi ships an update every 4 months, The Platform every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skipperi | The Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Skipperi | Netbyte |
Customer experience
Skipperi
The Platform
In-app purchases
Skipperi
No in-app purchases
The Platform
No in-app purchases
