Master vs ForeignSail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- USCG Navigation Rules practice
- IALA Maritime Buoyage System tests
- Knowledge gap identification
- Progress tracking
- Developed by Master Mariner
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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.
ForeignSail
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ForeignSail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Master ships an update fortnightly, ForeignSail every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master | ForeignSail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peterjohn Chisholm | Ronnie Maioli |
In-app purchases
Master
No in-app purchases
ForeignSail
- Premium Lifetime$5.99
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