Sea/net vs myCompassAir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sea/net
Track global vessel movements with a comprehensive and user-friendly system. This tool integrates satellite and land-based AIS data with a vast vessel database for real-time insights.
- Global ship tracking
- AIS data integration
- Vessel database
- Customizable fleets
- Historical voyage data
- Filtering by vessel type
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Sea/net is the leading online ship tracking system, integrated with the worldβs most authoritative vessel database. Comprehensive, trustworthy and easy to use, Sea/net blends satellite and land-based AIS data with the unique vessel characteristics database. It is the only tool you need to track global vessel movements. Sea/net tracks: * 1.2 billion GT * 1.8 billion Dwt * 20,000 companies * 5,000 ports and zones Key features include: * Filtering by vessel type * Multiple customised and dynamic fleets based on usersβ own criteria * Vessels can be saved into βMy Fleetsβ for easy future access * Historical port callings and vessel voyages over a 12 months period Sea/net is available on desktop, iPad and iPhone. "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."
myCompassAir
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myCompassAir is the mobile app for use with CompassAir software. Used throughout the global maritime sector, it has been purpose-built for Ship Owners, Managers, Chartering and Sale & Purchase Brokers to simplify collaboration for teams and improve productivity wherever you happen to be. CompassAir combines a powerful messaging platform with a comprehensive shipping database with optional modules for Sale & Purchase and Chartering. Features include β’ Web-based, user friendly and secure β’ Synchronised across all devices β’ Superfast search of messages β’ Customisable views with full access to shared and private mailboxes β’ Instant access to full ships database β search, display and share β’ Comprehensive address book β’ Tags, vessels, deals, fixtures
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: myCompassAir at 12.4 against Sea/net's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sea/net ships an update every 5 weeks, myCompassAir every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sea/net | myCompassAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maritech Services Limited | ThinkCompass Software IKE |
In-app purchases
Sea/net
No in-app purchases
myCompassAir
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sea/net free?
Is myCompassAir free?
Do Sea/net or myCompassAir have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sea/net or myCompassAir?
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