mySailing Trips vs VHF Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySailing Trips
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mySailing Trips is a digital logbook for skippers, mates, and fleet managers who want every mile, maneuver, and crew detail at their fingertips. Plan voyages, record daily events, and keep the whole team aligned—from trip preparation to debrief. Key features: + Trip timeline with structured events (engine hours, sail shifts, weather, photos, notes) + Crew and contact management with quick role assignment + Yacht profiles covering documents, equipment. + Background GPS tracking, automated time calculations, and live snapshots from NMEA 0183 instruments + Analytics dashboards plus PDF/graphic summaries ready for sharing or archiving + Offline-first storage with secure export/import routines and customizable templates + Integrated notifications, reminders, and calendar-friendly planning tools Whether you sail offshore or run club charters, mySailing Trips keeps your paperwork tidy, your evidence organized, and your crew in sync.
VHF Simulator
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VHF Marine Radio Simulator with ATIS. Prepare for sailing in the A1 Sea Area. Perfect for supplementing your training or preparing for the exam. Learning: - A brief explanation of the radio's operation, - Step-by-step instructions on how to use the simulator: start-up, testing, position entry, address book, basic functions, calls, ATIS. Simulator: - Sending all DSC messages, - Various radio functions (dual watch, scanning, address book, position entry, and more), - Receiving DSC messages, Tasks: Experience the exam: - Select a task, - Execute a command, - Check for correct completion. There's a timer for each task. Additionally: - Calling scheme (Distres, Distress Cancel, Urgency, Safety, Routine), - Phonetic alphabet, - A short simulator user guide, - 30 minute Symulator free trial, Subscriptions: Full: access to the learn, simulator, and tasks. Basic: access to the simulator and tasks. The remaining elements of the app are always free. You can use all of this to prepare for the exam or refresh your radio skills before a cruise! Terms of Use (EULA): https://gorskiserwis.com/terms-vhf-simulator Privacy Policy: https://gorskiserwis.com/privacy-policy-vhf-simulator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mySailing Trips at none against VHF Simulator's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. VHF Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. mySailing Trips asks for nothing beyond the download.
mySailing Trips ships an update fortnightly, VHF Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySailing Trips | VHF Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piotr Gawronski | Tomasz Cieslar |
In-app purchases
mySailing Trips
No in-app purchases
VHF Simulator
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
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