Comparison

DockTalk vs hafen.guide

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

Head to head
About

DockTalk

Features
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DockTalk is the communication app for sailors and motorboaters in harbors – privacy-friendly and completely without a phone number. Whether at the pontoon, in the harbor, or out on the water: with DockTalk you can reach your crew, your neighboring boaters, and other water sports enthusiasts quickly and easily. FEATURES • Harbor & area chat – find out who's currently in the harbor and connect with them • Boat profiles – set up your boats with photo, call sign, and details • Crew management – invite your crew and stay in touch • Berths & occupancy – keep track of boxes and check-in • Regatta module – registration, participants, tracking, and results • Crew Wanted – find fellow sailors or offer a free bunk • Harbor directory – facilities, services, and info for many harbors • QR signs for your boat – others can contact you with a scan • Share location – let friends follow your live position PRIVACY DockTalk works without a phone number. Log in with Google, Apple, or email. Your data stays your data – GDPR-compliant. DockTalk now speaks 22 languages, making it at home across Europe – from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Adriatic. Cast off – see you at the harbor!

About

hafen.guide

This app provides detailed information on marinas along the Baltic Sea for sailors and motorboaters. Access harbor profiles, including facilities, photos, prices, and contact details, to plan your next nautical adventure.

Highlights
  • Detailed harbor profiles
  • Marina facilities information
  • Photos of marinas
  • Pricing details
  • Contact information
  • For sailors and motorboaters
Features
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hafen.guide is the app for sailors and motorboaters on the Baltic Sea. With hafen.guide, you have quick access to detailed harbor profiles with facilities, photos, prices, and contact information. Ready for your next trip? Download hafen.guide and find your next berth on the Baltic Sea.

Screenshots

DockTalk4 screens
hafen.guide2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DockTalk at every 3 days against hafen.guide's every 4 months. DockTalk also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DockTalk ships an update every 3 days, hafen.guide every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DockTalk versus hafen.guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDockTalkhafen.guide
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarina ScheublySebastian Popp

In-app purchases

None

DockTalk

No in-app purchases

None

hafen.guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DockTalk free?
DockTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hafen.guide free?
hafen.guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DockTalk or hafen.guide have ads?
Neither DockTalk nor hafen.guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DockTalk or hafen.guide?
DockTalk ships an update every 3 days, and hafen.guide every 4 months. Most recently, DockTalk was updated on September 30, 2026 and hafen.guide on September 23, 2026.

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