SailboatData vs MarinMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SailboatData
Access a comprehensive database of production sailboat specifications offline. Compare models, search by detailed criteria, and save favorites with personal remarks. Ideal for buyers and marine professionals alike.
- Offline sailboat database access
- Side-by-side model comparison
- Search by detailed specifications
- Save favorite sailboats and designers
- Add personal remarks to models
- Sync favorites and remarks via iCloud
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The world’s most recognized database for production sailboat specifications. This is the must-have app for those looking to purchase a sailboat as well as for DIYers, sailmakers, yacht brokers, marinas, riggers, and all other marine professionals. Unlike our website, the app allows access to our database without the need for an internet connection. After downloading, you can experience the full app functionality for the first 2 hours. After that, continue on with the free basic version or subscribe to keep full access. This costs as little as a good coffee (for a yearly subscription, our cheapest option) and supports us adding more useful features and extend the database. The current features include: • Scrollable list containing over 9,200 sailboat models. • Side-by-side sailboat model compare. • Scrollable lists with all designers, builders, and associations. • The scrollable lists have an alphabetic index for quick access. • Each list has a name search bar which updates the list as you type. • Ability to select sailboats, designers, builders, and associations as your favorite. • Toggle button to quickly switch between showing all or only your favorites. • Ability to add your personal remarks for each sailboat model. • Favorites and remarks are shared between all your devices using Apple iCloud. • Refined search by LOA, LWL, Hull type, Keel type, Displacement, Beam, Draft, Rig type, Years Built and all our Ratios. • Ability to sort the refined search results on any of the search parameters. • Settings to personalize displayed units and other features. As you scroll through the sailboat list and look at sailboat and designer details, the corresponding images are downloaded via internet. Once an image has been downloaded it is stored on your device; the maximum storage used is about 500MB.
MarinMaster
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MarinMaster brings aviation-style safety discipline to boating — without the complexity. Use standardized, situation-based checklists (before starting the engine, leaving the dock, raising sails, docking, anchoring, and securing the boat) and recurring maintenance routines to reduce missed steps and keep every trip smooth. What you get - Situational checklists for real boating moments: departure, docking, anchoring, sailing, night navigation, fueling, and more - Recurring maintenance routines that help you stay ahead of service and seasonal tasks - Compliance-ready activity log: automatically track completed checklists and key actions for better reporting - Document storage for manuals, certificates, receipts, and boat paperwork — ready when you need it - Fast sharing: keep essential boat info in one place and send it when checking into a marina/harbour (or when asked by insurance/authorities) - Designed for all boaters: recreational day trips to serious passages, power or sail MarinMaster is free. A Pro version is coming with advanced features for professional workflows and deeper customization. Safety note: MarinMaster supports good seamanship — it does not replace training, local regulations, or the captain’s judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarinMaster at none against SailboatData's 4. On price, ads, device support 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. SailboatData sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MarinMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SailboatData | MarinMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (295 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 295 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VMG Media, LLC | Unyted |
In-app purchases
SailboatData
- 1 Monthly Access$0.991 Month
- 3 Monthly Access$1.993 Months
- 6 Monthly Access$2.996 Months
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- 12 Monthly Access$3.991 Year
MarinMaster
No in-app purchases
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