SailTies vs HoppKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
HoppKit
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Planning a trip shouldn't be harder than the trip itself. HoppKit is your all-in-one travel kit - plan together, navigate offline, and capture every moment. PLAN SMARTER WITH AI Your built-in AI assistant creates complete day-by-day itineraries, optimizes your daily routes, suggests places, and answers travel questions - all with direct access to your trip data. PLAN TOGETHER IN REAL-TIME Invite friends and family. Everyone can add places, hotels, flights and trains simultaneously. Changes sync instantly across all devices - no more "did you see my message?" NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE Turn-by-turn walking and driving navigation. Download offline maps before you leave - so you're never lost without signal. CAPTURE YOUR JOURNEY A built-in travel journal lets you add notes and photos to every place you visit. Share entries selectively with your travel companions. TRACK YOUR BUDGET Log expenses in any currency, scan receipts, and see exactly where your money goes. Automatic settlement calculations for group trips. EVERYTHING IN YOUR KIT • Day-by-day itinerary with smart route optimization • Hotels, flights & train bookings in one view • Shared packing & shopping lists • Real-time flight status tracking • Weather forecasts per day & location Download HoppKit - your Swiss Army knife for travel. Auto-Renewing Subscriptions: Basic Monthly: 3.99 EUR / month (Auto-Renewal) Basic Yearly: 39.99 EUR / year (Auto-Renewal, save 25%) Pro Monthly: 9.99 EUR / month (Auto-Renewal) Pro Yearly: 89.99 EUR / year (Auto-Renewal, save 25%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage and cancel in your iOS Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hoppkit.app/en/datenschutz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HoppKit at weekly against SailTies's every 3 weeks. HoppKit also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SailTies's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and HoppKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SailTies ships an update every 3 weeks, HoppKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SailTies | HoppKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (398 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #120 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Sail Ties Ltd | Agency Fourtify UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
Bugs and 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
HoppKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SailTies
- SailTies Plus Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$44.991 Year
- SailTies Plus Lifetime$249.99
HoppKit
- HoppKit Basic – Monthly$3.991 Month
- HoppKit Pro$8.991 Month
- HoppKit Basic – Yearly$34.991 Year
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- HoppKit Pro$79.991 Year







