# Top Sailor vs Sailing Ship Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Sailing Ship Simulator at 5.0 against Top Sailor's 3.9. Sailing Ship Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Top Sailor's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Top Sailor costs $3.99 and Sailing Ship Simulator $2.99 up front. Top Sailor sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Sailing Ship Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sailing Ship Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Top Sailor has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Top Sailor ships an update every 3 months, Sailing Ship Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Top Sailor | Sailing Ship Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-sailor/id430948592/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-ship-simulator/id6756489123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOYSPRING](https://appshunter.io/developer/430948595) | [GOLDFINCH GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619073681) |

## What reviewers say

### Top Sailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-sailor/id430948592)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic sailing and motorboat simulation. Learn sailing basics, understand wind effects, and compete against AI opponents in races. Master sail trimming, navigation, and race strategy in various beautiful locations and adjustable weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Realistic sailboat and motorboat simulation, AI opponents of varying skill levels, Multiple scenic locations, Procedural race track generator, Adjustable weather conditions, Apparent wind and telltale indicators

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green hull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow hull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink hull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red hull | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 colorful sails | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 4 decorative hulls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boat name on hull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Appreciative Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirate-style sail and hull | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add any text to your sail | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden sail | $9.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic sailing physics
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and water effects
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Good learning tool for sailing
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating controls (for some)
- ⚠️ Unrealistic wind shifts
- 📉 Steep learning curve (for some)
- 🚫 Lack of variety in boats
- 🚧 UI issues and camera problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Game won't save progress
- Camera perspective changes at bad times
- Main sheet unresponsive
- App freezes and requires reinstallation

**Requested features**

- More boat variety
- First-person view
- Ability to change sails
- More courses/scenery
- Multiplayer mode


### Sailing Ship Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-ship-simulator/id6756489123)

Learn and practice real sailing mechanics with a realistic physics-based simulator. Master wind, sails, and boat control through interactive tutorials and advanced scenarios. Ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based sailing mechanics, Interactive tutorials for beginners, Advanced sailing scenarios, Independent sail and rudder control, Wind and wave simulation, Anchor and engine assistance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Top Sailor free?

Top Sailor costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sailing Ship Simulator free?

Sailing Ship Simulator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Top Sailor or Sailing Ship Simulator?

Sailing Ship Simulator is rated higher. Top Sailor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Sailing Ship Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Top Sailor or Sailing Ship Simulator have ads?

Neither Top Sailor nor Sailing Ship Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Top Sailor or Sailing Ship Simulator?

Top Sailor ships an update every 3 months, and Sailing Ship Simulator weekly. Most recently, Top Sailor was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sailing Ship Simulator on September 16, 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.*