Hafenskipper 2 vs CDFW License
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
CDFW License
Manage your California fishing and hunting licenses, preference points, and access permits. This official app allows you to view and store all your important wildlife documents in one convenient place.
- View fishing licenses
- View hunting licenses
- Store preference points
- Access permits
- Manage drawing applications
Read full descriptionHide full description
CDFW License App is the official license management App for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Utilize this app to view and store all your CDFW fishing and hunting licenses, preference points, access permits, and drawing applications.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hafenskipper 2 at 91% against CDFW License's 35%. Hafenskipper 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). CDFW License's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). 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
CDFW License is free to download; Hafenskipper 2 costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hafenskipper 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDFW License has 98 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Hafenskipper 2's written reviews are positive against 35% of CDFW License's.
Hafenskipper 2 ships an update monthly, CDFW License every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Hafenskipper 2 | CDFW License |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | 2.8 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 35.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUR UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | RA Outdoors, LLC, d/b/a Aspira |
Customer experience
Hafenskipper 2
CDFW License
Bugs and requests
Hafenskipper 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CDFW License
Reported bugs
6 issues- Error 403 when trying to buy
- Cannot associate ID info (DL, passport)
- App autofilled random password
- Login fails in app but works on website
- App says no active licenses when user has them
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Invalid email/password error
Requested features
15 requests- Add Apple Wallet support
- Consolidate info dumps for efficiency
- Allow account creation directly in app
- Retain login credentials
- Add lobster reporting functionality
Show 10 moreShow fewer
- Specify location and harvest method
- Tailored regulations with fish search and ID guide
- Add interactive MPA map
- Add widget for high/low tides
- Allow purchasing and renewing licenses through the app
- Add tidal charts and lunar phases
- Tag harvest via the app
- Add hunting licenses
- Add fishing regulation map
- Make report cards virtual
In-app purchases
Hafenskipper 2
No in-app purchases
CDFW License
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hafenskipper 2 free?
Is CDFW License free?
Which has better reviews, Hafenskipper 2 or CDFW License?
Do Hafenskipper 2 or CDFW License have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hafenskipper 2 or CDFW License?
Other comparisons
