# Virtual Regatta vs SailSim

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Regatta at 4.2 against SailSim's 3.4. Virtual Regatta also leads on ratings volume (752 vs 22) and review sentiment (48% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 SailSim sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Regatta holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Regatta has 752 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Virtual Regatta's written reviews are positive against 38% of SailSim's.

Virtual Regatta ships an update fortnightly, SailSim every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Regatta | SailSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-regatta/id387893495/reviews)** | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **752** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Regatta](https://appshunter.io/developer/387893498) | [Dimitris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705611194) |

## 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


### SailSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885)

Learn and experience sailing with a realistic physics-based simulator. Explore the seas, challenge yourself with exams and adventures, and play with others in multiplayer sessions. Features detailed sailing mechanics and marine terminology.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Multi-player sessions, Exams and challenges, Learn sailing terminology, Multiple sailing vessels, Keyboard and controller support

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SailSim Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Today | $0.29 | one-time |
| SailSim 200xp | $0.29 | one-time |
| Extended Test Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Hints | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Wind | $0.29 | one-time |
| Show Map | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Sails | $0.29 | one-time |
| Boost Engine Purchase | $0.29 | one-time |
| Flags | $0.29 | one-time |
| God Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| SailSim Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Regatta free?

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

### Is SailSim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Regatta or SailSim?

Virtual Regatta is rated higher. Virtual Regatta averages 4.2 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while SailSim averages 3.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Virtual Regatta or SailSim have ads?

Both Virtual Regatta and SailSim show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Regatta or SailSim?

Virtual Regatta ships an update fortnightly, and SailSim every 8 days. Most recently, Virtual Regatta was updated on September 24, 2026 and SailSim on September 19, 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.*