NS Superintendent vs Maindeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NS Superintendent
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Manage your fleet with confidence using the Nautical Systems® Superintendent mobile app. The App enables efficient workflow by giving superintendents and managers control over work and approvals so critical work doesn’t have to wait for someone to return to the office. Day-to-Day Operations Ready: • Quickly approve purchase orders, request for quotes, work order deferrals and job safety (risk analysis • Easily locate vessels with built-in locator • NS messaging included • Designed to the familiar style of smartphone apps – reducing training needs • Minimal upfront investment required • Available in the cloud We are committed to providing the most reliable customer service and product improvements based on your feedback. Connect with us at: www.linkedin.com/company/abs-nautical-systems/ Disclosure NS Superintendent Mobile app functionality is available through an ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise subscription software license. Nautical Systems Enterprise puts the client in control of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by showing the client the location of potentially private data and allowing a case by case determination for data handling. The software will contain functionality that enables clients to carry out their obligations under the GDPR, such as searching for personal data in comments, documents and attachments, a utility for anonymization of crew records that contain personal data, and compiling reports in response to individuals’ requests for their personal data.
Maindeck
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Maindeck is the only modern software for dry-docking projects and other maintenance and repair projects. Here is what you can do with this app: While planning the project: - View work orders. - Edit work orders. - Add new work orders to the project. While executing the project: - View work orders, including a timeline of all updates provided. - Add progress updates to your work order. - See who's responsible for what. Offline functionality: This app works perfectly offline. It comes with a built in database where content is saved while offline, and it will automatically synchronise once an internet connection is detected. This means you will be able to use all functionality while offline without having to worry. While offline, you can view all the work that is pending upload from your profile page. Manage access Through the web app, you can invite new users and manage which work orders they will be able to view and provide updates on. Users will only see the work orders for which you have given them access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maindeck at every 5 weeks against NS Superintendent's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NS Superintendent ships an update every 3 months, Maindeck every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | NS Superintendent | Maindeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABS Nautical System LLC | Unisea AS |
In-app purchases
NS Superintendent
No in-app purchases
Maindeck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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