# PortView Mobile vs Sailing Copilot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sailing Copilot at none against PortView Mobile's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PortView Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.49 per year. Sailing Copilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PortView Mobile | Sailing Copilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ports Software Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741775455) | [Cetin Gurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802851445) |

## What reviewers say

### PortView Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portview-mobile/id1517446556)

This app simplifies marina arrivals and enhances the boating experience. It provides smart access, real-time notifications, and AR-guided navigation to your assigned berth. Focus on sailing with seamless marina integration.

**Highlights:** Assigned berth location, Phone-based marina access via QR codes, Real-time marina notifications, Augmented reality navigation, Voice and AR berth guidance, Community-shared sea alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $12.49 year | $12.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- 🗺️ Accurate and detailed maps
- 📍 Excellent guidance to mooring
- ✨ Innovative augmented reality feature
- 💰 Affordable and great value

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Difficulty detecting AIS targets
- ❓ Password management and communication issues
- 📉 Offline maps became a paid service
- 🚧 Missing some shallow places when creating routes
- 🖱️ Back button behavior could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Payment setup button not working
- Blank screen when trying to contact support

**Requested features**

- Include tidal streams for better passage planning
- Add a function to estimate maximum fuel range with alarms
- An icon showing current location
- Improve back button functionality to deselect coordinates instead of exiting app


### Sailing Copilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-copilot/id6802851443)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PortView Mobile free?

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

### Is Sailing Copilot free?

Sailing Copilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PortView Mobile or Sailing Copilot have ads?

Neither PortView Mobile nor Sailing Copilot shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*