Hafenskipper 2 vs Port King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hafenskipper 2
Practice realistic harbor maneuvers with a variety of ships. Improve your docking and turning skills through 20 training levels or free-running modes with optional wind and current simulations. Prepare for your boat driver's license or simply enjoy practicing ship handling.
- Realistic 3D physics simulation
- 20 training levels
- Free running mode with wind/current
- Mooring line simulation
- Eight different ship types
- Detailed ship settings
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Train to stop, turn & dock your ship with the second version of this realistic simulation app. Maneuvering your ship in close quarters can be a challenge and must be trained well. Hafenskipper simulates harbor maneuvers under power and can help you to get a good understanding of the ship dynamics. Your Mission: - Maneuver the ships safely through the harbor - Dock at the pier and park in the slip - Choose one of 20 training levels or drive around freely - Prepare for the next driving lesson to get your boat driver's license - Practice docking maneuvers for your next trip Train with eight ships: - Motorboat with outboard engine - Motorboat with inboard shaft drive - Dinghy - Sailing yacht with engine - Large sailing yacht with engine - Small daysailer yacht with outboard engine - Motor yacht - Catamaran Features: + Realistic 3D physics simulation + 20 training levels, some with wind and mooring lines + Free running mode with optional wind and current simulation + Work with mooring lines in the free running mode + Free running bay mode with wind, mooring and anchoring + Detailed ship settings to adjust the behavior to a specific ship Improve your ship handling skills and get Hafenskipper 2 to start training!
Port King
Learn and master safe port and anchor maneuvers with 28 instructional videos. This app provides clear guidance for various docking and anchoring situations, designed by experienced skippers to ensure stress-free port entries and exits for all skill levels.
- 28 instructional videos
- Harbor and anchor maneuvers
- Docking/undocking alongside
- Mediterranean mooring
- Docking/undocking on piles
- Anchoring at sea/harbor
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Harbour manoeuvres without the stress – even with a crew of two. 28 narrated videos show casting off and berthing, mooring lines, piles and anchoring, explained by experienced skippers. FREE OF CHARGE • 7 of the 28 manoeuvre videos: the straightforward case in every category • VHF radio reference: Mayday, Pan-Pan, Sécurité, radio check – based on SRC and UBI topics • NATO alphabet and a German/English/French glossary • Right-of-way and collision-avoidance rules, sea marks, distress signals • On-board checklists • Converter: knots, km/h and m/s with the matching Beaufort force, plus nautical miles, feet, temperature and weight • The complete blog with tips and tricks Safety knowledge is not behind the paywall in Port King. WITH PORT KING PRO • The remaining 21 manoeuvre videos: the same manoeuvres in stronger wind • Flashcard training: NATO alphabet, radio messages and vocabulary • The radio message generator: ready-made messages for your own boat • The in-depth articles on the Beaufort scale and sea state HOW THE VIDEOS ARE ORGANISED Seven categories: alongside, mooring lines and piles – each one casting off and berthing – plus anchoring. In the six manoeuvre categories, four videos each show the same situation in different wind conditions; for anchoring, four steps from the basics to berthing with a bow anchor. The first video of every category is free. Port King Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. ALSO INCLUDED • German and English • Dark mode • Wall of Fame: when we implement a suggestion, we are happy to name the person who sent it – only if they want us to • Notifications only if you want them DID YOU BUY PORT KING EARLIER? Port King was a paid app until August 2026. If you bought it back then, Port King Pro is unlocked for you at no extra cost – in most cases the app detects this by itself. If not, get in touch via More → Feedback. Watch the manoeuvre beforehand – as often as you like, even on the pontoon just before you cast off.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Port King at Free against Hafenskipper 2's $6.99. Hafenskipper 2's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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
Port King is free to download; Hafenskipper 2 costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hafenskipper 2 | Port King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUR UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Skipperfriends |
Customer experience
Hafenskipper 2
Port King
In-app purchases
Hafenskipper 2
No in-app purchases
Port King
No in-app purchases
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