# Top Sailor vs HeliSense

The clearest difference is price: HeliSense at Free against Top Sailor's $3.99. HeliSense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Top Sailor's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

HeliSense is free to download; Top Sailor costs $3.99 up front. Top Sailor sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and HeliSense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeliSense 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Top Sailor's written reviews are positive against 83% of HeliSense's.

Top Sailor ships an update every 3 months, HeliSense every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Top Sailor | HeliSense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-sailor/id430948592/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helisense-rc-heli-simulator/id6764287017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 692 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOYSPRING](https://appshunter.io/developer/430948595) | [Anthony Glayzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780521008) |

## What reviewers say

### Top Sailor

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### HeliSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helisense-rc-heli-simulator/id6764287017)

Master helicopter orientation and flight maneuvers with this realistic simulator. Practice various modes, fly in immersive environments, and connect real transmitters for an authentic experience. Includes free flight and multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** Orientation training modes, Connect real transmitters, Realistic flight physics, Immersive 3D environments, Multiplayer flight, Customizable flight settings, Silhouette recognition practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XL Power Specter 700 Ultimate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Trainer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simulator | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Top Sailor free?

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

### Is HeliSense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Top Sailor or HeliSense?

HeliSense is rated higher. Top Sailor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while HeliSense averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Top Sailor or HeliSense have ads?

Neither Top Sailor nor HeliSense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Top Sailor or HeliSense?

Top Sailor ships an update every 3 months, and HeliSense every 11 days. Most recently, Top Sailor was updated on November 1, 2026 and HeliSense on October 31, 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.*