MFP vs PortAble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MFP
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This is app can be used together with the Marine Facilities Planning software. Use the App to view current and planned cruise information. Scan equipment barcodes to access real time information like tracking and work history. You can sync the database against the online server to access vital information when you are offline or on a ship. There are no cost or fees involved for the usage of the app or website. You have to apply for an account with one of the participating organisations to use the APP
PortAble
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The LBH PortAble connects you wherever you are around the globe with your port calls, our offices and committed staff. The app provides real time portcall updates, vessel search, port info, terminal restrictions, PDA calculator and contact information of our various offices around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MFP at 11.0 against PortAble's 14.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MFP | PortAble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maas Software Engineering | LBH-Incentro |
In-app purchases
MFP
No in-app purchases
PortAble
No in-app purchases
