Comparison

Seagull Training vs Maritime Academy

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

Head to head
About

Seagull Training

Access your training requirements and competence status, view fleet information, and manage your training schedule. The app allows for offline data access and notifies assessors when you are ready for evaluation.

Highlights
  • View training requirements and competence status
  • Access fleet information
  • Sort training by due date
  • Offline data download
  • Notify assessor when ready
  • Start e-learning modules
Features
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This app is intended for all users of Seagull Training Administrator to access their training requirements and competence status. You can access important fleet information prior to your next onboard assignment, provided your company is using the feature. It can now sort your training requirements by due date and notify your assessor that you are ready to be assessed. You can also download data for offline usage. Note: Your company must approve use of the app, before you can use your STA credentials to login. Overview: • Completion status for all individual training and competence requirements Training Schedule: • See when a proficiency is due to be completed • Explore the proficiency details and the related training activity • Perform self-assessment • Notify the assessor when you are “Ready to be assessed” • Start e-learning modules that are available in the App when you are online Training Library: • See an overview of available e-learning modules in the App • Show the e-learning product sheet and e-learning details • Start e-learning modules that are available in the App when you are online Requirements: • Training and competence requirements breakdown Notifications: • Read and confirm company notices • Read Seagull Bulletins

About

Maritime Academy

Learn maritime signal flags and the International Code of Signals through engaging levels and challenges. This app offers a structured approach to mastering flag meanings, abbreviations, and communication methods used at sea. It's designed for efficient memorization and progress, suitable for various maritime enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 104 levels and 35 challenges
  • Covers Letters, Numbers, Words, Substitutes, Single Flag Meanings, Abbreviations
  • Progressive learning and focused repetition
  • Explore screen for self-paced learning
  • Works completely offline
  • No ads
Features
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Features: - designed for mariners, travellers, yachtsmen, pleasure cruisers and anyone who enjoys spending time around the waterfront. - 104 levels and 35 challenges teaching and training maritime flag signalling and the International Code of Signals (ICS). - 6 chapters including Letters, Numbers, Words, Substitutes, Single Flag Meanings and Abbreviations. - effective and fun teaching and training strategy: learn and train first with ease and then challenge yourself with pressure. - calculated amount of repetition for smooth and efficient memorization and progress. - explore all the letters, numbers, substitutes and abbreviations at your own pace on the Explore screen. - info screen offering detailed explanation of how to make the most of the app. - absolutely no ads. - works completely offline. -------- About Maritime Academy The app teaches maritime flag signalling (generally flaghoist signalling), which is the principal means other than radio by which ships communicate to each other or to shore. Virtually all signalling by non-naval vessels is now organized under the International Code of Signals (whether by flaghoist, semaphore, signal lamp, or other means), which specifies a standard set of flags and codes and is the most recent evolution of a wide variety of maritime flag signalling systems. Naval vessels generally use an extended set of flags and their own codes. -------- Teaching method The two key teaching and training concepts are progressive introduction and focused repetition. The learning material is categorized into chapters and then broken down into manageable units (levels) to ensure efficient learning and training. -------- Learning material In general, the learning progresses from single-flag content to multi-flag content. That is to say, from letters & numbers to words & substitutes, and then to single flag meanings & abbreviations. The content is arranged for optimal efficiency and we strongly recommend you to go through the levels in this order. - Letters (8 levels + 4 challenges) - Numbers (3 levels + 1 challenge) - Words (30 levels) - Substitutes (1 level) - Single Flag Meanings (8 levels + 4 challenges) - Abbreviations (54 levels + 26 challenges) -------- Levels and challenges In short, a level focuses on introducing and training new letters/numbers/abbreviations, while a challenge tests what you’ve learnt. In the learning screen, the knowledge you should focus on is highlighted and in the training screen, you will practice by answering a few questions (like a quiz game). In a challenge, you must make less than 3 mistakes to pass it. -------- Training types There are three training types, that is to say, key, typing and button. - In Letters & Numbers levels, you need to press the keys of the keyboard on the screen to answer the questions. - In Words & Substitutes levels, you need to type whole words to answer the questions. - In Single Flag Meanings & Abbreviations levels, you need to choose the correct meaning by clicking on a button. -------- The Explore screen The Explore screen allows users to check out the International Flags and Pennants of the 26 letters of the English Alphabet, numbers (0-9), substitutes (3), as well as the International Code of Signals including 25 single flag meanings and 201 most frequently used abbreviations. Simply click on the blocks to start exploring. -------- Download Maritime Academy now and start learning the signal flags! Privacy Policy: https://www.dong.digital/maritimeacademy/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.dong.digital/maritimeacademy/tos/

Screenshots

Seagull Training4 screens
Maritime Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Seagull Training and Maritime Academy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Maritime Academy's written reviews are positive against 28% of Seagull Training's. Maritime Academy also leads on ratings volume (191 vs 55). Seagull Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 42 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Maritime Academy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seagull Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Seagull Training against 4.9 for Maritime Academy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 191 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Seagull Training's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maritime Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seagull Training ships an update every 3 months, Maritime Academy every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Seagull Training versus Maritime Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeagull TrainingMaritime Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (55 ratings)4.9 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeagull Maritime ASXiang Dong

Customer experience

Seagull Training

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative56.0%

Maritime Academy

All ratings189 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Seagull Training

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Maritime Academy

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Seagull Training free?
Seagull Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maritime Academy free?
Maritime Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seagull Training or Maritime Academy?
Maritime Academy is rated higher. Seagull Training averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Maritime Academy averages 4.9 from 191 ratings.
Do Seagull Training or Maritime Academy have ads?
Neither Seagull Training nor Maritime Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seagull Training or Maritime Academy?
Seagull Training ships an update every 3 months, and Maritime Academy every 42 months. Most recently, Seagull Training was updated on November 2, 2026 and Maritime Academy on November 3, 2026.

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