# Skipper vs Embark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embark at none against Skipper's 13. Embark also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skipper sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Embark asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skipper | Embark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipper-ships-logbook/id671764434/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **36** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axel Le Pennec](https://appshunter.io/developer/671697425) | [Gridnet S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289208608) |

## What reviewers say

### Skipper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipper-ships-logbook/id671764434)

Record your boat trips with real-time GPS data, weather, and crew information. Securely store your boating history and relive your adventures with detailed maps and statistics. Import/export GPX files and manage your logbook with powerful search and filtering options.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS trip recording, Log weather, crew, and boat details, Access trip statistics, Review adventures on maps, Search and filter logbook entries, Import/export GPX files

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skipper+ Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Skipper+ Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Skipper+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Skipper+ Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skipper+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $124.99 | one-time |


### Embark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark/id1437432340)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skipper free?

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

### Is Embark free?

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

### Do Skipper or Embark have ads?

Neither Skipper nor Embark shows ads.

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