Comparison

Master vs ForeignSail

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

Head to head
About

Master

Practice maritime navigation rules and buoyage systems with this app. It helps you identify knowledge gaps and track your progress in mastering essential regulations for mariners.

Highlights
  • USCG Navigation Rules practice
  • IALA Maritime Buoyage System tests
  • Knowledge gap identification
  • Progress tracking
  • Developed by Master Mariner
Features
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Master-Nav: COLREGS IALA Tests is a free practice app developed by a Master Mariner with 30 years of seagoing experience. Test your knowledge of the USCG Navigation Rules and IALA Maritime Buoyage System — the regulations every mariner needs to know. A straightforward way to find out where you stand, identify gaps in your knowledge and track your progress over time. Master COLREGS & IALA — the easy way.

About

ForeignSail

Features
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ForeignSail is the ultimate nautical terminology companion for sailors, boaters, and maritime professionals navigating international waters. Whether you're docking in a French marina, buying equipment in Spain, or sailing with an Italian crew, ForeignSail helps you communicate with confidence. TRANSLATE Search over 1,000 nautical terms instantly across English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Each term includes definitions in all four languages so you always understand the full meaning, not just the word. IDENTIFY Point your camera at any piece of boat equipment and our AI will identify it and find the matching nautical term in all four languages. Works with cleats, winches, blocks, lines, and hundreds of other marine items. CONVERT Built-in nautical unit converter for the measurements sailors use every day: • Knots, km/h, mph, m/s • Nautical miles, kilometers, meters, feet, fathoms, inches • Kilograms, pounds, long tons • Liters, US gallons, imperial gallons • Pressure: hPa, inches Hg • Temperature: Celsius, Fahrenheit OFFLINE ACCESS Premium subscribers can access the full term database offline — perfect when you're at sea without a signal. GO PREMIUM Upgrade to remove ads and unlock full offline access. One-time lifetime purchase available. Built by sailors, for sailors.

Screenshots

Master4 screens
ForeignSail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Master at none against ForeignSail's 1. Master also leads on ads (none vs shown). ForeignSail's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. ForeignSail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master ships an update fortnightly, ForeignSail every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Master versus ForeignSail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterForeignSail
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeterjohn ChisholmRonnie Maioli

In-app purchases

None

Master

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ForeignSail

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Master free?
Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForeignSail free?
ForeignSail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master or ForeignSail have ads?
ForeignSail shows ads; Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Master or ForeignSail?
Master ships an update fortnightly, and ForeignSail every 5 days. Most recently, Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and ForeignSail on October 1, 2026.

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