Comparison

Skipper vs Trakomar

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

Head to head
About

Skipper

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
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Skipper is a simple yet powerful boating logbook app for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to automatically keep a permanent record of all your activities at sea and to securely store all your trips on your device to protect your entire boating history. If you love sailing or boating, Skipper is the perfect app! Features of Skipper: • Record your boat trips with your iPhone or iPad*: real-time GPS position, course, speed, duration, distance, track and more • Auto start recording your trips as soon as you leave your initial position • Log everything: weather, sea state, crew members, boat, departure/arrival places, sails used, engine hours, incidents, repairs, and more • Access accurate stats like distance, duration, average/top speed and more • Relive your adventures review your chronicles over time with beautiful maps • Search your logbook for name, notes or place and filter by crew member, boat, weather (wind force and direction) • Import/export GPX files • Nautical, metric and imperial units of measurement support Notes: • *Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads have a built-in GPS, the Wi-Fi only iPads don't have a built-in GPS. • Skipper cannot be used as replacement for Automatic Identification System (AIS). • Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease your device’s battery life: it is recommend to connect the device to a power outlet when possible. • GPS is completely independent of any Wi-Fi or Cellular data connection. • An Internet connection is required to download weather forecast and maps. • Maps provided by Apple. • Weather is provided by Apple. --- The first three recorded or imported activities are completely free of charge. Skipper+, an optional in-app subscription, unlocks unlimited activities. Development and ongoing maintenance are supported by Skipper+ subscribers. Thank you! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. • Privacy: https://skipper.alpennec.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Trakomar

This navigation app provides essential tools for skippers, including a compass, speed, course tracking, and route logging. It offers features like waypoint management, anchor alarms, and manual logbook entries with photos and weather data. Premium features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Compass, speed, and course display
  • Route tracking with automatic start/stop
  • Waypoint management and map view
  • Automatic and manual logbook entries
  • Anchor alarm and swing radius
  • Day/night view and positionable screens
Features
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Trakomar – Kompass-, Navigations- & Logbuch-App für Skipper Abo: Trakomar Premium – Jahresabo • Laufzeit: 1 Jahr • Preis: wird in der App angezeigt • Verlängerung: automatisch, sofern nicht mind. 24 Std. vor Ablauf gekündigt • Kündigung: über Apple-ID-Einstellungen EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutz: https://trakomar.de/datenschutz.html Ein aktives Premium-Abo ist für mit * markierte Funktionen erforderlich. Funktionen Home View (Basis) • Kompass, Speed, Kurs • Routen-Tracking • Automatik Start/Stopp • Zielkurs und Free Start • Anker und Segel • positionierbare Screens • Steuerrad, Krängung • Landesflagge • Sonne/Mond • Tag-/Nachtansicht Mini-Karte* • kompakte Karte in der Home View Map View* • Standard-/Hybridkarte • Wegpunkte setzen/löschen • Entfernung und ETA • Kompassnavigation • Auto-Wegpunktlöschung • Karten-Zoom Logbuch* • automatische Einträge: GPS, Start, Stopp, Zielkurs, Segel, Anker • manuelle Einträge: Sprache, Foto, Wetter, Wind • Route in Kartenansicht • Logbuch drucken Ankern (Basis) • Schwojenkreis • Entfernung/Kurs zum Anker • akustischer Ankeralarm* Setup (Basis) • Bootsname/-typ • Tracking • Automatik Start/Stopp • Anzeige- und Berechnungseinstellungen Zahlung über Apple-ID. Automatische Verlängerung, sofern nicht mind. 24 Std. vor Ablauf gekündigt. Trakomar – Compass, Navigation & Logbook App for Skippers Subscription: Trakomar Premium – Annual Plan • Duration: 1 year • Price: shown in the app • Renewal: automatic unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period • Cancellation: managed in Apple ID settings EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trakomar.de/datenschutz.html An active Premium subscription is required for features marked with *. Features Home View (Basic) • Compass, speed, course • Route tracking • Automatic start/stop • Target course and Free Start • Anchor and sails • Freely positionable screens • Steering wheel, heel • Country flag • Sun/moon • Day/night view Mini Map* • Compact map in Home View Map View* • Standard/hybrid map • Set/delete waypoints • Distance and ETA • Compass navigation • Auto waypoint deletion • Map zoom Logbook* • Automatic entries: GPS, start, stop, target course, sails, anchor • Manual entries: voice, photo, weather, wind • Route in map view • Print logbook Anchoring (Basic) • Swing radius • Distance/course to anchor • Acoustic anchor alarm* Setup (Basic) • Boat name/type • Tracking • Automatic start/stop • Display and calculation settings Payment via Apple ID. Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period.

Screenshots

Skipper4 screens
Trakomar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skipper at weekly against Trakomar's every 2 months. Trakomar's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Trakomar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skipper ships an update weekly, Trakomar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skipper versus Trakomar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkipperTrakomar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxel Le PennecTilo Greiner

Customer experience

Skipper

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.9%

Trakomar

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Skipper

Subscriptions8
  • Skipper+ Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Skipper+ Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$8.997 Days
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  • Skipper+ Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$35.991 Year
  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Skipper+ Lifetime$14.99
  • Skipper+ Lifetime$99.99
  • Lifetime$124.99
1 purchases

Trakomar

Subscriptions1
  • Trakomar Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Skipper free?
Skipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trakomar free?
Trakomar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skipper or Trakomar have ads?
Neither Skipper nor Trakomar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skipper or Trakomar?
Skipper ships an update weekly, and Trakomar every 2 months. Most recently, Skipper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Trakomar on October 24, 2026.

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