Comparison

MyQuals vs Skipper IQ

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

Head to head
About

MyQuals

Features
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MyQuals is an Australian digital wallet that securely stores all your nationally accredited and non-accredited certificates. Download MyQuals now and stop the need to carry physical cards with you at all times!

About

Skipper IQ

Test your boating knowledge daily with quick quizzes and learn from real-life incident scenarios. Features include a live leaderboard, progress tracking, and on-water tools like an anchor alarm and compass. Designed for recreational boaters and those studying for licenses.

Highlights
  • Daily 5-question boating challenges
  • Live leaderboard and streaks
  • Real incident scenario trainer
  • Captain's Call Quiz with certificate
  • Practical boating tips
  • GPS anchor drag alarm
  • Compass and waypoints
Features
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Test your boating knowledge in five minutes a day, free. Skipper IQ is built by Capt Andrew from real search and rescue experience. Every morning there's a new 5-question boating challenge with a live leaderboard, plus real incident scenarios that put you at the helm when things go wrong. FREE EVERY DAY • Daily Challenge: 5 quick boating questions, a new set every morning • Live leaderboard: see how you rank against other skippers • Streaks and badges to keep you sharp LEARN FROM REAL RESCUES • Real World Incident Scenario Trainer: step through real boating accidents, make the calls and see how your choices change the outcome LEVEL UP • Captain's Call Quiz: navigation, safety, seamanship, weather, collision rules and more, from Beginner to Skipper, with a completion certificate CAPT ANDREW'S TIPS • A new practical boating tip every morning at 8, from years on the water ON-WATER TOOLS • Anchor Watch: GPS anchor drag alarm that alerts you if you drift • Breakback Boating (G-Force Meter): measure impacts and share runs to the community map • Compass & Waypoints: drop marks and navigate back to them Made for recreational boaters, new skippers studying for a boat licence, and experienced captains who want to stay sharp. Some features need a Captain's Club subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyQuals4 screens
Skipper IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyQuals at none against Skipper IQ's 10. MyQuals also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Skipper IQ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. Skipper IQ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyQuals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyQuals ships an update every 7 months, Skipper IQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyQuals versus Skipper IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyQualsSkipper IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMyQuals Technologies Pty.Powerboat.Training Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MyQuals

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Skipper IQ

Subscriptions2
  • Captain’s Club Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Captain’s Club Annual$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Safety & Emergency$3.99
  • Seamanship & Ropework2 variants$3.99
  • Weather & Tides$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Navigating Captain$3.99
  • Engine & Mechanical$3.99
  • Launchmaster Captain$3.99
  • Full Fleet Access$14.99

Questions

Is MyQuals free?
MyQuals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skipper IQ free?
Skipper IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyQuals or Skipper IQ have ads?
Neither MyQuals nor Skipper IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyQuals or Skipper IQ?
MyQuals ships an update every 7 months, and Skipper IQ every 2 days. Most recently, MyQuals was updated on November 8, 2026 and Skipper IQ on November 9, 2026.

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