244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
ASA's Sailing Challenge is the household name in sailing, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
Master sailing fundamentals with interactive modules covering points of sail, wind, sail trim, and maneuvering. Test your skills in a virtual sailing course against the clock.
Master sailing terminology with this educational app. It offers a dictionary section for learning terms and a quiz section to test and expand your knowledge of sailing vocabulary.
This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.
Learn and experience sailing with a realistic physics-based simulator. Explore the seas, challenge yourself with exams and adventures, and play with others in multiplayer sessions. Features detailed sailing mechanics and marine terminology.
Experience realistic inshore yacht racing with a fleet of advanced boats. Compete in short-format races mirroring real-world events and earn points to upgrade your vessels. Join a massive community of sailors and vie for the virtual sailing world champion title.
Learn essential sailing rules for right-of-way with animated video clips and printable comments. Master tacking, port, and starboard rules to avoid collisions and gain a tactical advantage on the water. Designed for both novice and experienced sailors.
Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.
This 3D simulator helps skippers practice docking and undocking yachts in various environments. It allows users to manage lines, fenders, and anchors, with adjustable wind strength for customizable difficulty. Users can also design and share their own scenarios.
This app provides a portable yacht simulation for explaining sailing concepts. It can be used on one or multiple devices to demonstrate maneuvers, rules, and strategies for various sailing scenarios.
This app provides sailing navigation tools, displaying real-time location, speed, course, and historical data. It assists with MOB situations, regattas, and waypoint management, offering advanced features in its premium version.
Experience realistic offshore sailing races against thousands of players worldwide. Manage your boat's energy, adapt to real-time weather, and compete in official virtual regattas. Choose from a vast fleet of sailboats and test your tactical skills.
Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.
This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.
Experience realistic yacht racing with intuitive controls. Learn sailing maneuvers and race tactics, from tacking to understanding right-of-way rules. Perfect for beginners and sailing enthusiasts alike.
This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.
Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.
Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.
This app serves as a comprehensive mobile cruising guide for boaters. It offers a vast database of marinas and anchorages, user-generated reviews and photos, and seamless berth booking across Europe. Connect with other users and marinas through in-app chat and receive real-time warnings.
Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.
Track your performance across over 30 water sports, including sailing, wingfoiling, and kayaking. Analyze speed, distance, wind, and more to understand your progress and improve your skills. Plan your sessions with integrated forecasts and stay safe with live tracking.