DConnect DAB vs DirectPort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DConnect DAB
Remotely control and manage your water and heating installations 24/7. This app provides real-time oversight of pressurization, water management pumps, and circulators with an updated, user-friendly interface.
- Remote installation management
- Real-time control
- Water pump control
- Heating circulator control
- Air conditioning circulator control
- Updated user interface
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With DConnect DAB app you can manage your installations wherever you are. Now with a new look with clearer and more easily readable information. DConnect is the new DAB cloud service that allows you to remotely control your installations, in real time and wherever you are. It is possible to control pressurisation and water management pumps, and heating or air conditioning circulators.
DirectPort
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DirectPort Mobile - Essential Maritime Operations Companion DirectPort Mobile is the professional mobile application designed specifically for vessel captains and maritime professionals. Streamline your daily operations with real-time voyage tracking, seamless event logging, and comprehensive cargo management - all from your mobile device. Core Features: Voyage Management Track your active, upcoming, and past voyages with detailed route information through an intuitive interface. Navigate between different dates using the interactive calendar view, and stay updated with real-time voyage status and progress tracking. For operations not covered by the main system, you can easily add external voyages to maintain complete oversight of all your maritime activities. Smart Event Logging Log critical voyage events with one-tap precision to keep operations teams and terminals informed in real-time. Record arrivals, departures, loading, and discharge operations with automatic timestamping, while maintaining the flexibility to adjust timestamps when needed. This ensures accurate documentation of all voyage milestones. Interactive Mapping View your voyage route with terminal locations clearly marked using our advanced mapping system powered by Mapbox. Tap on terminals to access detailed information and contact details, or switch to full-screen map view for comprehensive route planning and navigation assistance. Cargo Management Comprehensive cargo tracking allows you to monitor cargo details, weights, and product information throughout your voyage. Manage bill of lading dates and cargo validation status, add new cargo information as needed, and maintain a complete history of cargo changes and updates. Document Access Access all voyage documents offline with secure download capabilities. From bills of lading and certificates to operational reports, all essential documentation is readily available. Share documents with operations teams when needed, ensuring everyone has access to the latest information. Environmental Monitoring Track fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions to monitor vessel efficiency and environmental impact. Generate detailed fuel and emissions reports for compliance documentation, helping you meet environmental regulations while optimizing operational efficiency. Professional Coordination Your unique Captain ID simplifies voyage assignments and coordination with operations teams. Share your captain profile with a single tap, enabling seamless communication and real-time status updates for all stakeholders involved in your maritime operations. DirectPort Mobile ensures you stay connected, informed, and efficient throughout your maritime operations.Your unique Captain ID simplifies voyage assignments and coordination with operations teams. Share your captain profile with a single tap, enabling seamless communication and real-time status updates for all stakeholders involved in your maritime operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DConnect DAB at 12.0 against DirectPort's 15.1. 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.
DConnect DAB ships an update every 2 months, DirectPort every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DConnect DAB | DirectPort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAB Pumps | Siim Alfred Sultson |
In-app purchases
DConnect DAB
No in-app purchases
DirectPort
No in-app purchases









