Comparison

Sailserver vs NaviTasks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

NaviTasks

Features
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The app was created for learning navigation and solving problems based on the Polish School of Navigation. Before purchasing a subscription, gather the necessary materials: a navigation triangle, a compass, a pencil and a notebook or sheet of paper, a ruler or a second navigation triangle, and the materials from the "Printable Materials" tab. Learning – this is not a navigation textbook; therefore, this mode contains only concise information related to marine navigation. It includes calculation examples and graphics explaining chart work and operations in tidal waters: measuring distances, plotting ship positions, drawing courses and bearings (simultaneous and non-simultaneous pairs), calculating horizontal angles (sextant) and vertical angles (sextant), plotting courses in tidal waters, working with tidal curves, and calculating tides for secondary ports. Tasks – a collection of navigational problems: fixing positions and point-to-point navigation, simultaneous bearings, non-simultaneous bearings, distance and bearing, distance (horizontal angle) and bearing, navigation in tidal waters, calculating required water levels, and calculations for secondary ports. Total number of exercises: - 12 exercises involving magnetic variation (declination) calculations - 32 exercises for A4 charts - 32 exercises for A3 charts - 16 exercises for tidal water calculations - The entire app contains 86 paid exercises—approximately 3 exercises per day with a monthly subscription. Free exercises – a set of 6 navigational tasks. The Premium version grants access to the "Learning" section and all navigational exercises. The Basic version grants access to all navigational exercises. In addition, the application includes materials that must be downloaded and printed: an A4 map, an A3 map, tidal curves, secondary ports, and a plotting sheet for secondary ports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sailserver4 screens
NaviTasks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sailserver at none against NaviTasks's 2. NaviTasks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NaviTasks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sailserver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailserver ships an update every 8 months, NaviTasks fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Sailserver versus NaviTasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailserverNaviTasks
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSailserver ApsTomasz Cieslar

In-app purchases

None

Sailserver

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NaviTasks

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$5.991 Month
  • Premium$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Sailserver free?
Sailserver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviTasks free?
NaviTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sailserver or NaviTasks have ads?
Neither Sailserver nor NaviTasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailserver or NaviTasks?
Sailserver ships an update every 8 months, and NaviTasks fortnightly. Most recently, Sailserver was updated on October 24, 2026 and NaviTasks on October 24, 2026.

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