Comparison

ReCAAP vs Pilotage Tools MPTX

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

Head to head

Electronic MPX

About

ReCAAP

Features

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The enhanced ReCAAP mobile app features a user-friendly interface, comprising direct reporting of piracy and sea robbery incidents to MRCCs and law enforcement authorities, and seamless information sharing. Key features • Latest piracy and sea robbery incidents at a glance • Simultaneous reporting of incidents to MRCC of coastal States and ReCAAP Focal Points/Contact Point to facilitate speedy assistance from authorities • Easy access to ReCAAP ISC reports and publications

About

Pilotage Tools MPTX

Features

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An eMPX tool for Pilots and Masters featuring UKC calculations, MPX checklists, Pilot Tug Exchange, and document storage

Screenshots

ReCAAP4 screens

Pilotage Tools MPTX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilotage Tools MPTX at every 2 weeks against ReCAAP's every 2 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

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

ReCAAP ships an update every 2 months, Pilotage Tools MPTX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

ReCAAP versus Pilotage Tools MPTX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ReCAAP	Pilotage Tools MPTX
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	50 MB	94 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ReCAAP ISC	Pilot Station Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ReCAAP

No in-app purchases

None

Pilotage Tools MPTX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReCAAP free?

ReCAAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Pilotage Tools MPTX free?

Pilotage Tools MPTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ReCAAP or Pilotage Tools MPTX have ads?

Neither ReCAAP nor Pilotage Tools MPTX shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ReCAAP or Pilotage Tools MPTX?

ReCAAP ships an update every 2 months, and Pilotage Tools MPTX every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReCAAP was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pilotage Tools MPTX on October 17, 2026.