# Virtual Regatta vs Dock your Boat 3D

The clearest difference is monetization model: Virtual Regatta at free with in-app purchases against Dock your Boat 3D's subscription. Dock your Boat 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Regatta sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $27.49 per 3 months and Dock your Boat 3D sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dock your Boat 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 759 and 561 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Virtual Regatta's written reviews are positive against 65% of Dock your Boat 3D's.

Virtual Regatta ships an update fortnightly, Dock your Boat 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Regatta | Dock your Boat 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-regatta/id387893495/reviews) | **[4.6 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat-3d/id1122445520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **759** | 561 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 304 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Regatta](https://appshunter.io/developer/387893498) | [Klaus P Kobald Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/848416959) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Regatta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-regatta/id387893495)

Experience realistic offshore sailing races against thousands of players worldwide. Manage your boat's energy, adapt to real-time weather, and compete in official virtual regattas. Choose from a vast fleet of sailboats and test your tactical skills.

**Highlights:** Real-time offshore racing, Realistic weather simulation, Energy management, Fleet of diverse sailboats, Official race partner, Multi-platform play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership Subscription | $27.49 | per 3 months |
| Pack 400 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2300 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Full option pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Virtual reality experience
- 👍 Realistic sailing simulation
- 💡 Ability to race against real-world sailors
- 🌍 Opportunity to learn about sailing and geography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to be competitive
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and long loading times
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Waypoints and course changes not registering properly
- Ranking system shows inaccurate and inconsistent positions
- Inability to log in or access races after updates
- Boat position and movement not syncing correctly

**Requested features**

- Add offline mode and ability to create custom races
- Improve 3D graphics and visualization of land/water
- Provide better support and communication from developers
- Implement more realistic weather and current simulations
- Allow easier customization of boat settings and controls


### Dock your Boat 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-your-boat-3d/id1122445520)

This 3D simulator helps skippers practice docking and undocking yachts in various environments. It allows users to manage lines, fenders, and anchors, with adjustable wind strength for customizable difficulty. Users can also design and share their own scenarios.

**Highlights:** 3D yacht docking simulation, Maneuvering practice, Line, fender, and anchor handling, Adjustable wind strength, Custom scene design, Scene sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Superpack 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Superpack 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription Superpack 3 Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription Superpack 6 Month | $11.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 year superpack | $14.99 | per year |
| Boat Settings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weather | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thrusters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 💡 Helpful for practicing sailing and docking
- 👍 Excellent for sailors and boaters
- 👍 Fantastic simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
- 🔋 Game is power-hungry
- 👎 Limited number of boats and scenarios

**Reported bugs**

- Boat controls become unresponsive
- Camera issues during docking
- Leashes and fenders not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More boats and yacht types
- Additional scenarios and locations
- Customization options for boats
- Dynamic weather and time of day
- Multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Regatta free?

Virtual Regatta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dock your Boat 3D free?

Dock your Boat 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Regatta or Dock your Boat 3D?

Dock your Boat 3D is rated higher. Virtual Regatta averages 4.2 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while Dock your Boat 3D averages 4.6 from 561 ratings.

### Do Virtual Regatta or Dock your Boat 3D have ads?

Virtual Regatta shows ads; Dock your Boat 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Regatta or Dock your Boat 3D?

Virtual Regatta ships an update fortnightly, and Dock your Boat 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Regatta was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dock your Boat 3D on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*