Argus Publications vs Kpler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Argus Publications
Access critical market reporting and pricing on your mobile device. Log in with your existing credentials to easily view your subscription reports with optimized reading features.
- On-the-go market reporting access
- Subscription report access
- Optimized iOS reading experience
- Adjustable text size
- Mobile-optimized charts
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Access on-the-go: Argus Publications app gives you access to our critical market reporting and pricing, no matter where you are. Simply log in after downloading the app with your Argus Direct username and password, and access your subscription reports with ease. Key features: - Optimized for reading on your iOS device - Minimize scrolling with section drop-downs - Adjust text size - Charts optimized for mobile use Requirements: - You must have an active subscription or trial to Argus Media's daily, weekly or monthly reports with an Argus Direct login username and password - If you need assistance with finding your username and password, or have a subscription without Argus Direct access, please contact us at support@argusmedia.com Have an idea or suggestion to make this app better? Your opinion matters to us. Please contact us at feedback@argusmedia.com for any thoughts or feedback so we can make your experience even better.
Kpler
Access real-time global commodity intelligence and analytics on the go. Stay informed with unbiased research, news, and a dynamic map for tracking vessels, cargo, and commodity flows.
- Real-time commodity market news
- Unbiased research reports
- Webinar access
- Dynamic vessel and cargo tracking map
- Global commodity flow data
- Fleet metrics
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Kpler is a trusted source of real-time global commodity intelligence and analytics for a wide range of industry professionals, including trading houses, oil and gas companies, vessel owners, international oil corporations, hedge funds, and banks. Our app keeps users informed and up-to-date on global commodity market developments through access to unbiased research reports, webinars, and real-time news, wherever they are. Our dynamic map provides real-time tracking information globally for vessels, cargo, commodity flow data, and more. Our proprietary technology helps market professionals stay ahead of the competition by providing real-time visibility into global commodity shipping volumes and players. We equip our clients with the tools and technology to decisively act on every market move. FEATURES: Insight & News: - Access deep impartial research reports, webinars, and news on the go. - Gain an in-depth understanding of commodity market developments and their implications. - Anticipate and track market developments, find opportunities on the go. Dynamic Map: - View comprehensive, granular data on global commodity flows while on the move. - Port calls & Voyages: Instantly view vessel routes, departure and arrival times and much more - Real-time tracking of vessel movements around the world. - Gain insight into the cargo carried by vessels in real-time Analytics: - Instantly access global commodity flows, inventories and fleet metrics We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance the app. If you have any suggestions, feedback or ideas for new features, we welcome and encourage your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kpler at 100% against Argus Publications's 50%. Kpler also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Argus Publications's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kpler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argus Publications has 90 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Argus Publications's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kpler's.
Argus Publications ships an update every 9 months, Kpler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Argus Publications | Kpler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (90 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Argus Media | Kpler |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Argus Publications
No in-app purchases
Kpler
No in-app purchases






