WVStM vs VHF Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WVStM
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Die Wettfahrtvereinigung Steinhuder Meer e.V. richtet in Zusammenarbeit mit Ihren Mitgliedsvereinen am Steinhuder Meer ca. 40 Regatten pro Jahr aus. Alle relevanten Informationen zu den einzelnen Veranstaltungen sind jetzt über unsere App abrufbar. Über die Chatfunktion können unsere Gäste sich jederzeit zu den Veranstaltungen austauschen und somit auch über die Veranstaltung hinaus in Kontakt bleiben.
VHF Simulator
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VHF Marine Radio Simulator with ATIS. Prepare for sailing in the A1 Sea Area. Perfect for supplementing your training or preparing for the exam. Learning: - A brief explanation of the radio's operation, - Step-by-step instructions on how to use the simulator: start-up, testing, position entry, address book, basic functions, calls, ATIS. Simulator: - Sending all DSC messages, - Various radio functions (dual watch, scanning, address book, position entry, and more), - Receiving DSC messages, Tasks: Experience the exam: - Select a task, - Execute a command, - Check for correct completion. There's a timer for each task. Additionally: - Calling scheme (Distres, Distress Cancel, Urgency, Safety, Routine), - Phonetic alphabet, - A short simulator user guide, - 30 minute Symulator free trial, Subscriptions: Full: access to the learn, simulator, and tasks. Basic: access to the simulator and tasks. The remaining elements of the app are always free. You can use all of this to prepare for the exam or refresh your radio skills before a cruise! Terms of Use (EULA): https://gorskiserwis.com/terms-vhf-simulator Privacy Policy: https://gorskiserwis.com/privacy-policy-vhf-simulator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WVStM at none against VHF Simulator's 1. WVStM also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). VHF Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads 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. VHF Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. WVStM asks for nothing beyond the download.
WVStM ships an update every 16 months, VHF Simulator every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | WVStM | VHF Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wettfahrtvereinigung Steinhuder Meer e.V. | Tomasz Cieslar |
In-app purchases
WVStM
No in-app purchases
VHF Simulator
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
