Comparison

ReCAAP vs Roll Period

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

Head to head

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

Roll Period

Features

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RollPeriod transforms your smartphone into a practical tool for vessel motion analysis. Using the built-in accelerometer, the app provides real-time measurements and insights: Roll and pitch periods are calculated with FFT analysis. Data import and export with CSV file support. Whether you are a sailor, marine engineer, or navigation enthusiast, RollPeriod helps you better understand vessel dynamics and make safer decisions at sea.

Screenshots

ReCAAP4 screens

Roll Period4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReCAAP at every 2 months against Roll Period's every 13 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, Roll Period every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

ReCAAP versus Roll Period: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ReCAAP	Roll Period
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 13 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	16.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	50 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ReCAAP ISC	Rob Grin

In-app purchases

None

ReCAAP

No in-app purchases

None

Roll Period

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReCAAP free?

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

Is Roll Period free?

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

Do ReCAAP or Roll Period have ads?

Neither ReCAAP nor Roll Period shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ReCAAP or Roll Period?

ReCAAP ships an update every 2 months, and Roll Period every 13 months. Most recently, ReCAAP was updated on October 26, 2026 and Roll Period on October 30, 2026.