# Handy GPS vs Sailing Master M

The clearest difference is price: Sailing Master M at Free against Handy GPS's $9.99. Handy GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sailing Master M is free to download; Handy GPS costs $9.99 up front. Sailing Master M sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Handy GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Handy GPS against 5.0 for Sailing Master M. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy GPS has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handy GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, Sailing Master M every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy GPS | Sailing Master M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-master-m/id1566599912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943) | [Pekka Leppanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566599914) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940)

Navigate the outdoors with this comprehensive tool. Record waypoints, track logs, and find your way home using UTM or lat/lon coordinates. Supports offline maps and data export for planning and sharing.

**Highlights:** UTM and Lat/Lon coordinate support, Waypoint recording and navigation, Track log recording, Offline map tile downloads, KML/GPX file import and export, Magnetic compass and elevation profile, Sun and moon rise/set times

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sailing Master M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-master-m/id1566599912)

This app provides comprehensive sailing data and performance optimization on various Apple devices. It displays over 35 sailing measurements from boat instruments, polars tables, and nautical charts, offering detailed wind, route, and map views. Connectivity is established through NMEA 0183 Wi-Fi gateways.

**Highlights:** Configurable data displays, 35+ sailing measurements, Wind, route, and map displays, NMEA 0183 Wi-Fi connectivity, Polars table integration, Nautical chart overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro annual | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handy GPS free?

Handy GPS costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sailing Master M free?

Sailing Master M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handy GPS or Sailing Master M?

Sailing Master M is rated higher. Handy GPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sailing Master M averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Handy GPS or Sailing Master M have ads?

Neither Handy GPS nor Sailing Master M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handy GPS or Sailing Master M?

Handy GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sailing Master M every 2 months. Most recently, Handy GPS was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sailing Master M on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*