Comparison

mySailing Trips vs VHF Simulator

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

Head to head
About

mySailing Trips

Features
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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.

About

VHF Simulator

Features
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Prepare for sailing in the A1 Sea Area. The perfect complement to your training or exam preparation. Simulator Features: - Transmission of all DSC messages, - Various radiotelephone functions, - Receiving DSC messages, - Additional diagrams (Distress, Urgent, Safety, Routine, and Intermediation), - Phonetic alphabet, Premium Features: - Tasks - feel like you're on the exam, - Unlimited access to the simulator, You can use all of this during your cruise! To turn on the radio, hold the "PWR/VOL/SQL" knob for 2 seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gorskiserwis.com/terms-vhf-simulator Privacy Policy: https://gorskiserwis.com/privacy-policy-vhf-simulator

Screenshots

mySailing Trips4 screens
VHF Simulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mySailing Trips at none against VHF Simulator's 1. VHF Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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. VHF Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. mySailing Trips asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySailing Trips ships an update fortnightly, VHF Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
mySailing Trips versus VHF Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySailing TripsVHF Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr GawronskiTomasz Cieslar

In-app purchases

None

mySailing Trips

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VHF Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is mySailing Trips free?
mySailing Trips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VHF Simulator free?
VHF Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mySailing Trips or VHF Simulator have ads?
Neither mySailing Trips nor VHF Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySailing Trips or VHF Simulator?
mySailing Trips ships an update fortnightly, and VHF Simulator weekly. Most recently, mySailing Trips was updated on September 16, 2026 and VHF Simulator on September 23, 2026.

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