See Sailing vs TapFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
See Sailing
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This is the IOS front end for See Sailing. Collects and uploads data from the See Sailing N2K gateway and NMEA over WiFi.
TapFi
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Is that a capital I, a lowercase l, or a one? You know the moment. The WiFi password is scrawled on a chalkboard, laminated in a welcome pack, or Blu-Tacked behind the kettle in the Airbnb. You type it carefully. Wrong. Three times. TapFi ends that. Point your camera at the sign and you're connected. That's the whole app. WHAT IT ACTUALLY DOES TapFi reads the network name and password off almost anything: printed cards, chalkboards, stickers, receipts, and handwriting that would embarrass a doctor. Then it joins the network for you. It also knows the ways signs lie. Spaces that aren't really in the password. Capitals that are actually lowercase. Two networks listed and no hint which one is real. TapFi quietly tries the sensible variations until one connects, and only keeps the one that actually worked. WiFi QR codes are read instantly, on your device. Hidden networks that don't broadcast their name work too. THEN IT GETS BETTER Every network you join lands in an encrypted list, so next visit is one tap. And when someone asks for the WiFi, stop spelling it out across the room. TapFi turns any saved network into a clean, printable QR card. AirDrop it, save it to Photos, or print it and stick it by the door. Guests scan it with their camera. They don't need the app. If you run a cafe, a B&B, or a spare room that's never empty, that card alone pays for the app in a weekend. THE BORING BUT IMPORTANT BIT Passwords live in your iPhone's Keychain, encrypted, on your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. You buy it once, and it reads WiFi signs forever. That's the deal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: See Sailing at Free against TapFi's $0.99. See Sailing also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). TapFi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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See Sailing is free to download; TapFi costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
See Sailing ships an update every 2 months, TapFi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | See Sailing | TapFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atomic Droplet | John Mckay |
In-app purchases
See Sailing
No in-app purchases
TapFi
No in-app purchases









