# Island Ship Tycoon Simulator vs SailSim

The clearest difference is rating: Island Ship Tycoon Simulator at 3.9 against SailSim's 3.4. Island Ship Tycoon Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SailSim's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Ship Tycoon Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SailSim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Island Ship Tycoon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Island Ship Tycoon Simulator has 279 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Island Ship Tycoon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 36% of SailSim's.

Island Ship Tycoon Simulator ships an update every 2 months, SailSim every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Ship Tycoon Simulator | SailSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-ship-tycoon-simulator/id1504651241/reviews)** | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iyabo Ojo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571572) | [Dimitris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705611194) |

## What reviewers say

### Island Ship Tycoon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-ship-tycoon-simulator/id1504651241)

Embark on a sailing adventure, piloting luxury yachts to transport tourists to remote islands. Test your sailing skills by rescuing drowning tourists and outmaneuvering pirates in a thrilling ocean environment.

**Highlights:** Luxury yacht driving, Tourist transport to islands, Drowning tourist rescue, Pirate evasion, Ship unlocking and progression, Ocean racing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Yachts | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Okay experience
- 👍 Like it
- 👍 Ship no ads
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Bad game
- 😞 Slow game
- 😞 Pointless game
- 😞 Terrible controls
- 😞 Slow boat

**Reported bugs**

- Controls vibrate when turning
- No prop spin


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |
| SailSim Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Ship Tycoon Simulator free?

Island Ship Tycoon Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SailSim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Island Ship Tycoon Simulator or SailSim?

Island Ship Tycoon Simulator is rated higher. Island Ship Tycoon Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while SailSim averages 3.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Island Ship Tycoon Simulator or SailSim have ads?

SailSim shows ads; Island Ship Tycoon Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Island Ship Tycoon Simulator or SailSim?

Island Ship Tycoon Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and SailSim every 10 days. Most recently, Island Ship Tycoon Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and SailSim on November 7, 2026.

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