# SailSim vs Waterski Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Waterski Pro at 5.0 against SailSim's 3.4. Waterski Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). SailSim's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SailSim sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Waterski Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waterski Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailSim has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SailSim ships an update every 10 days, Waterski Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailSim | Waterski Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailsim-sailing-simulator/id6464166885/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterski-pro/id6809952580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 417 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimitris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705611194) | [Primary Key Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871309356) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Waterski Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterski-pro/id6809952580)

Experience realistic slalom water skiing on your mobile device. Practice various courses, adjust boat speed and rope length, and compete in tournaments. Choose your skier and utilize helpful guides to perfect your technique.

**Highlights:** Slalom water skiing simulation, Multiple practice modes, Adjustable boat speed and rope length, Tournament competition, Male or female skier selection, Optional angle guide

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailSim free?

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

### Is Waterski Pro free?

Waterski Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SailSim or Waterski Pro?

Waterski Pro is rated higher. SailSim averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Waterski Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SailSim or Waterski Pro have ads?

SailSim shows ads; Waterski Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, SailSim or Waterski Pro?

SailSim ships an update every 10 days, and Waterski Pro weekly. Most recently, SailSim was updated on October 7, 2026 and Waterski Pro on October 8, 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.*