Comparison

HOSTBase vs Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk

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

Head to head
About

HOSTBase

Features
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With Hochschule Stralsund, you're fully equipped for your studies at Hochschule Stralsund. Whether you're just starting your studies or already in your Master's program, the app reliably supports you throughout your academic journey, ensuring you never lose track. Hochschule Stralsund is the perfect partner to organize your campus life. It seamlessly integrates into your daily routine and keeps all the important information right on your smartphone. This way, you have everything you need for your studies – quick, easy, and always accessible. Calendar: Manage your schedule with the Hochschule Stralsund calendar. Keep track of all your appointments and never miss a lecture or important event again. Grades: Check your grades and keep track of your average – quickly and easily. Library: No more overdue fees! With Hochschule Stralsund, you can always see your book loan deadlines and extend them with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and respond to your university emails directly from the app – no complicated setup required. Hochschule Stralsund – your practical study app from UniNow, designed specifically for students at Hochschule Stralsund.

About

Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk

Features
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All 7 German boating & radio licences in ONE app: SBF See, SBF Binnen, Bodenseeschifferpatent (BSP), SRC, UBI, LRC and FKN. Over 1,700 official questions, offline and entirely in German. No more seven separate apps: the Bootsführerschein trainer for the whole family of sport-boat and radio certificates, in one app with a course picker. INCLUDED: ALL 7 LICENCES • SBF See: 285 questions + 135 navigation tasks with 290 detailed solutions • SBF Binnen: 300 questions incl. sailing • Bodenseeschifferpatent (BSP): 549 questions, categories A / D / H • SRC (Short Range Certificate): 180 questions, maritime radio • UBI (inland radio): 130 questions, radio operator certificate • LRC (Long Range Certificate): 76 questions • FKN distress signals (Pyroschein): 60 questions as flashcards FEATURES • A real exam simulator in the official format per licence (section-based for SBF, pass threshold for radio) • Readiness score: see at a glance whether you are exam-ready • Weak-spot analysis: target the questions you get wrong most often • Tags and topics: filter questions by image, numbers, right of way, emergency and more • All images, lights, sound signals, sea marks and waterway signs • Navigation tasks with step-by-step solutions • Flashcards for the FKN course • Progress saved separately per licence, fully offline WHY THIS APP One course picker, seven exams, separate progress per licence. Instead of seven separate apps, learn See, Binnen, Bodensee, SRC, UBI, LRC and FKN in one place: with a modern learning path, a readiness score and targeted repetition. Independent exam preparation in the style of the official question catalogues. Not affiliated with any authority, association or examination board.

Screenshots

HOSTBase4 screens
Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOSTBase at none against Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk's 10. Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HOSTBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOSTBase ships an update fortnightly, Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HOSTBase versus Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOSTBaseBootsführerschein SBF & Funk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniNow GmbHAlaeddine Messaoudi

In-app purchases

None

HOSTBase

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk

One-time10
  • SBF See unlock$4.99
  • SBF Binnen unlock$4.99
  • Bodenseeschifferpatent unlock$4.99
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  • LRC unlock$4.99
  • SRC unlock$4.99
  • UBI unlock$4.99
  • FKN unlock$4.99
  • SBF Bundle: See + Binnen$8.99
  • Radio Bundle: SRC + LRC + UBI$8.99
  • All 7 Courses: Lifetime (Discount)$12.99

Questions

Is HOSTBase free?
HOSTBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk free?
Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HOSTBase or Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk have ads?
Neither HOSTBase nor Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOSTBase or Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk?
HOSTBase ships an update fortnightly, and Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk daily. Most recently, HOSTBase was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bootsführerschein SBF & Funk on November 10, 2026.

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