Comparison

Smartboatia vs VHF Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Smartboatia

This app connects to your boat's sensors to collect, analyze, and monitor vital data in real-time. Optimize your sailing experience with insights into wind speed, course, depth, and GPS position, and access historical data. Share your adventures with others.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data monitoring
  • Historical data analysis
  • Wind speed and course tracking
  • Depth and GPS position
  • Boat handling optimization
  • Share seafaring adventures
Features
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Boats collect a wealth of valuable data, but it often goes unused... until now! Smartboatia offers a powerful and intuitive app that connects you to the heart of your sailing vessel - an intelligent Smartboatia Hub that collects, analyzes, and monitors all the vital data from your boat's sensors, both onboard and external. With Smartboatia, you'll never have to guess at the wind speed, course, depth, or GPS position again. Instead, you'll have all the information you need, right at your fingertips, in real-time and you’ll even get historical data. But Smartboatia is more than just a new piece of electronic. It's a mission to reimagine the pleasure sailing experience. Our team of passionate sailors and technology enthusiasts have created a tool that allows every sailor to optimize their boat handling and maintenance, and to share their seafaring adventures with friends and family, both on and off the water. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a newcomer to the sport, Smartboatia has something for everyone. With Smartboatia, you can access your boat's data from anywhere, and even take your loved ones on a virtual journey with you. So why wait? Download Smartboatia now and join the revolution in sailing technology!

About

VHF Simulator

Features
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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

Screenshots

Smartboatia4 screens
VHF Simulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartboatia at none against VHF Simulator's 1. VHF Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. VHF Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Smartboatia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartboatia ships an update every 3 weeks, VHF Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smartboatia versus VHF Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartboatiaVHF Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartboatia GmbHTomasz Cieslar

In-app purchases

None

Smartboatia

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VHF Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Smartboatia free?
Smartboatia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VHF Simulator free?
VHF Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smartboatia or VHF Simulator have ads?
Neither Smartboatia nor VHF Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartboatia or VHF Simulator?
Smartboatia ships an update every 3 weeks, and VHF Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Smartboatia was updated on October 15, 2026 and VHF Simulator on October 10, 2026.

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