ReCAAP vs CargoMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ReCAAP
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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 โข Latest piracy and sea robbery incidents at a glance โข Simultaneous reporting of incidents to MRCC of coastal States and ReCAAP Focal Points/Contact Point to facilitate speedy assistance from authorities โข Easy access to ReCAAP ISC reports and publications
CargoMax
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CargoMax is a powerful draft survey and trimming calculation tool built for deck officers who need fast, accurate, and reliable cargo operations in any port or condition. Improve Efficiency. Reduce Stress. Maximize Cargo. CargoMax replaces spreadsheets and manual calculations with automated, real-time results and clear visual feedback โ helping you eliminate errors, save time, and optimize every cargo operation. Core Features: - 10,000+ Vessel Profiles: Access an extensive database of hydrostatics, geometry, and hatch data, or easily add your own vessel. - Comprehensive Draft Management: Input up to five sets of draft (Initial, Running, Interims, Final) with instant calculations for corrected drafts, true trim, list, hog/sag, displacement, constants, and cargo figures. - Smart Trimming Calculations: Trimming based on draft or cargo requirements while continuously monitoring cubic capacities and mass limits. - Hydrostatic Visualization: Validate hydrostatics with built-in graphing tools to catch data entry mistakes before they become costly errors. - Professional Reporting: Generate complete, automated draft reports in seconds, designed for real-world deck and survey operations. - Comments & Photo Archiving: Document your findings with pinpoint accuracy for future reference. - Multi-Platform & Offline Access: Enter drafts and cargo data directly on deck or the wharf. All projects sync securely across devices and remain fully accessible online or offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CargoMax at every 3 weeks against ReCAAP's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ReCAAP ships an update every 2 months, CargoMax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReCAAP | CargoMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ReCAAP ISC | CEATAEC |
In-app purchases
ReCAAP
No in-app purchases
CargoMax
No in-app purchases









