Sailserver vs mySailing Trips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sailserver
This app automatically logs your sailing trips, providing an online, up-to-date record. It also monitors your boat's position and alerts you to changes, and allows you to share your sailing adventures with friends and family.
- Automatic sailing logbook
- Boat position monitoring and alerts
- Share sailing trips with friends/family
- Connect with and follow other sailors
- View nearby boats in the Clubhouse
- Detailed weather map and forecast
- Connects to boat instruments (NMEA 2000/0183, SeaTalk)
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Automatic Logbook Sailserver automatically keep a logbook, each time you go sailing. The logbook can be viewed online and is always up to date. Anchor Watch and Monitor Sailserver monitors your boat when you are not onboard. Get notified when there are any changes in your boat’s position, wind speed or water depth. Share your passion for sailing. Friends and family can view the boat’s logbook, and live data from your boat instruments, even while you are sailing. Ideal for both cruising or racing. Connect with your friends or follow other sailors Connect with your friends and see where and how they are sailing. Or follow your favorite sailors when they are racing or on a long cruise. Meet other sailors When you enter the Sailserver Clubhouse you can see other boats near you and they can see your boat. Weather map Show a detailed weather map and forecast for the boat’s position. Connects to the boat instruments Sailserver can be connected to the boat instruments and collects data like wind direction and speed, water depths and temperature, Speed through water, boat heeling and much more. All data can be viewed online and are used to make a very detailed logbook. Sailserver connects to most brands like Raymarine, Garmin, B&G or other boat instruments with NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 or SeaTalk Interface. Before using the Sailserver app please create a free account on sailserver.com. Some of the features in the Sailserver app are limited or not available without a Sailserver installed in your boat. If you do not have a boat with a Sailserver installed, you can still use the Sailserver app to follow or connect to other sailors with a Sailserver onboard. Read more about Sailserver and how to install it here: https://sailserver.com
mySailing Trips
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mySailing Trips is a digital logbook for skippers, mates, and fleet managers who want every mile, maneuver, and crew detail at their fingertips. Plan voyages, record daily events, and keep the whole team aligned—from trip preparation to debrief. Key features: + Trip timeline with structured events (engine hours, sail shifts, weather, photos, notes) + Crew and contact management with quick role assignment + Yacht profiles covering documents, equipment. + Background GPS tracking, automated time calculations, and live snapshots from NMEA 0183 instruments + Analytics dashboards plus PDF/graphic summaries ready for sharing or archiving + Offline-first storage with secure export/import routines and customizable templates + Integrated notifications, reminders, and calendar-friendly planning tools Whether you sail offshore or run club charters, mySailing Trips keeps your paperwork tidy, your evidence organized, and your crew in sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: mySailing Trips at fortnightly against Sailserver's every 8 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sailserver ships an update every 8 months, mySailing Trips fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Sailserver | mySailing Trips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sailserver Aps | Piotr Gawronski |
In-app purchases
Sailserver
No in-app purchases
mySailing Trips
No in-app purchases
Questions
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