Comparison

Position List vs MarinersBook

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

Head to head
About

Position List

This app provides ship brokers with real-time access to vessel positions available for charter. It mirrors the functionality of the Q88 web platform, facilitating business operations within the shipping industry.

Highlights
  • Find available ship positions
  • Access vessel chartering data
  • Utilize Q88 web platform functionality
  • Collaborative information sharing
  • Streamline vetting processes
Features
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The main target of this app is ship brokers who will use it to find ships positions that are available for hire. The App duplicates the same functionality which is available for brokers on Q88 web site. Q88 LLC’s flagship product, is the platform shipping professionals use to conduct business. Q88 offers owners, operators, charterers and brokers a collaborative space where information can be shared and leveraged throughout the chartering and vetting processes. With 75% of the world-wide tanker industry onboard, Q88 captures industry changes as they happen

About

MarinersBook

Features
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MarinersBook is the ultimate professional networking and career development platform built exclusively for the maritime industry. Whether you are a seafarer, officer, marine engineer, or shipping professional, MarinersBook connects you with the global maritime community. Key Features: Global Networking: Connect with colleagues, crew members, and maritime experts worldwide. Maritime Jobs: Discover and apply for the latest job opportunities in the shipping industry. Instant Messaging: Chat with your connections in real-time with push notifications. Professional Profile: Build your digital maritime CV and showcase your sea service and certificates. Multi-language Support: Available in 7 different languages for a truly global experience. Join MarinersBook today and navigate your maritime career to new horizons!

Screenshots

Position List3 screens
MarinersBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MarinersBook at every 10 days against Position List's every 2 months. Position List's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Position List ships an update every 2 months, MarinersBook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Position List versus MarinersBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPosition ListMarinersBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeson Nautical LLCOguzcan Kocaman

In-app purchases

None

Position List

No in-app purchases

None

MarinersBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Position List free?
Position List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarinersBook free?
MarinersBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Position List or MarinersBook have ads?
Neither Position List nor MarinersBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Position List or MarinersBook?
Position List ships an update every 2 months, and MarinersBook every 10 days. Most recently, Position List was updated on October 29, 2026 and MarinersBook on October 31, 2026.

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