# Sailing Tactics vs Vroomies

The clearest difference is price: Vroomies at Free against Sailing Tactics's $2.99. Vroomies also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (96% vs 62%). Sailing Tactics's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Vroomies is free to download; Sailing Tactics costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Vroomies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vroomies has 528 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sailing Tactics's written reviews are positive against 96% of Vroomies's.

Sailing Tactics ships an update every 2 months, Vroomies every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sailing Tactics | Vroomies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-tactics/id802623106/reviews) | **[4.9 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroomies/id6465789264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **528** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masato Nagamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/739435960) | [Alex Taber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706753999) |

## What reviewers say

### Sailing Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-tactics/id802623106)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic sailboat racing simulator. Learn racing basics by understanding wind effects and executing tactical maneuvers like tacking and bow-downs. Master the upwind final leg to cross the finish line first.

**Highlights:** Realistic sailboat racing simulation, Learn wind direction effects, Execute tacking and bow-down maneuvers, Adjustable tacking skill, Choose starting tack and position, Four boat appearance options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vroomies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroomies/id6465789264)

Experience a thrilling racing game designed for touchscreens. Master simple swipes and taps to compete against adorable rivals. Unlock upgrades and challenges across multiple championships to prove your racing skills.

**Highlights:** Touchscreen racing controls, Championship mode with unlockables, Global leaderboards, 12 unique upgrades, 3 Vroomie types

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing design
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique racing concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Occasional control issues (swiping down causing screen to scroll)
- 🕰️ Not enough levels/tracks currently available

**Reported bugs**

- Color blindness mode not working correctly in certain screens

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Track editor for custom levels
- More customization options for 'Vroomies'
- Leaderboard with usernames/accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sailing Tactics free?

Sailing Tactics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vroomies free?

Vroomies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sailing Tactics or Vroomies?

Vroomies is rated higher. Sailing Tactics averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vroomies averages 4.9 from 528 ratings.

### Do Sailing Tactics or Vroomies have ads?

Neither Sailing Tactics nor Vroomies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sailing Tactics or Vroomies?

Sailing Tactics ships an update every 2 months, and Vroomies every 6 days. Most recently, Sailing Tactics was updated on November 11, 2026 and Vroomies 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.*
