Comparison

Sailor Planner vs SIRE 2.0 Prep

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

Head to head

Sailor Planner

Calendar-like skippers logbook

About

Sailor Planner

Features

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Essential tool for skippers. Intuitive and easy-to-use scheduling app. With a simple, calendar-like interface, effortlessly add: - trip dates, - locations, - crew members, - boat details - customer details - crew details - fully functional in offline mode - optimized for quick data entry ... and other essential information to keep your sailing plans on track. Whether you're planning weekend getaways or long-distance voyages, our app ensures you stay in control as a skipper. Download now and navigate your boat trips and sailing adventures with confidence!

About

SIRE 2.0 Prep

Features

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SIRE 2.0 Prep app by Solmarine enables seafarers to prepare for the SIRE 2.0 inspection process by making sure the entire questionnaire is covered by an easy to use manner.

Screenshots

Sailor Planner4 screens

SIRE 2.0 Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SIRE 2.0 Prep at every 6 weeks against Sailor Planner's every 19 months. Sailor Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailor Planner ships an update every 19 months, SIRE 2.0 Prep every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Sailor Planner versus SIRE 2.0 Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Sailor Planner	SIRE 2.0 Prep
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 19 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	37 MB	22 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	YCApps UG (haftungsbeschrankt)	Ceejo Thomas

In-app purchases

None

Sailor Planner

No in-app purchases

None

SIRE 2.0 Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sailor Planner free?

Sailor Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SIRE 2.0 Prep free?

SIRE 2.0 Prep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Sailor Planner or SIRE 2.0 Prep have ads?

Neither Sailor Planner nor SIRE 2.0 Prep shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Sailor Planner or SIRE 2.0 Prep?

Sailor Planner ships an update every 19 months, and SIRE 2.0 Prep every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sailor Planner was updated on October 19, 2026 and SIRE 2.0 Prep on October 10, 2026.