Comparison

Hafenskipper 2 vs Regatta Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D physics simulation
  • 20 training levels
  • Free running mode with wind/current
  • Mooring line simulation
  • Eight different ship types
  • Detailed ship settings
Features
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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!

About

Regatta Hero

This app enables participants and organizers to manage and track sailing regattas. It automatically applies handicap ratings, sends GPS coordinates in real-time, and receives race management information. Follow races live or as replays with automatic scoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Automatic handicap rating application
  • Live race management updates
  • Automatic scoring (Time-on-Distance/Time-on-Time)
  • Live race following and replay
  • Support for various handicap systems
Features
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The app for participants and organizers of Regatta Hero regattas. The Regatta Hero system is particularly suited for club, fun, pursuit and training regattas. Handicap ratings are automatically applied in the race results or in the individual boats start time. The regatta participants have a smartphone on board that sends GPS coordinates and communicates all information. The app's data usage is approximately equivalent to streaming music or about 20-30 percent of what map apps consume in navigation mode per minute. For dinghies, catamarans, etc., the smartphone with the activated app is placed in the zippered pocket of the life jacket (possibly wrapped in a waterproof case). The app then communicates acoustically. With the help of this app, GPS coordinates are sent to the Regatta Hero system in real time. Additionally, the app receives all information from the race management (starting sequence with flags and acoustic signals, general announcements, race time, course shortening, false start info, etc.). The app supports regattas with PHRF, Yardstick, SCHRS, Texel ratings (and other handicap systems). Pursuit starts can also be conducted. The scoring is automatic and available shortly after the last boat crosses the finish line. Both Time-on-Distance and Time-on-Time scoring is supported. Any course can be defined. The regatta can be followed live and as a replay on the screen. The passcode necessary for operating the app is provided by your race director. For further information, please visit our website.

Screenshots

Hafenskipper 24 screens
Regatta Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Regatta Hero at Free against Hafenskipper 2's $6.99. Regatta Hero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Hafenskipper 2's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Regatta Hero is free to download; Hafenskipper 2 costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Regatta Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Hafenskipper 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Regatta Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hafenskipper 2 ships an update monthly, Regatta Hero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Hafenskipper 2 versus Regatta Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHafenskipper 2Regatta Hero
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSTUR UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)KRISTIAN RAUE

Customer experience

Hafenskipper 2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Regatta Hero

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hafenskipper 2

No in-app purchases

None

Regatta Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hafenskipper 2 free?
Hafenskipper 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regatta Hero free?
Regatta Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hafenskipper 2 or Regatta Hero?
Regatta Hero is rated higher. Hafenskipper 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Regatta Hero averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hafenskipper 2 or Regatta Hero have ads?
Neither Hafenskipper 2 nor Regatta Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hafenskipper 2 or Regatta Hero?
Hafenskipper 2 ships an update monthly, and Regatta Hero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hafenskipper 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Regatta Hero on November 3, 2026.

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