eCMID CPD vs ABS MyFreedom™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eCMID CPD
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The eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) Scheme requires its Inspectors to pursue a programme of Continuous Professional Development, thus enabling them to maintain their knowledge base, standards and competency levels proving to both the scheme managers and those who engage AVIs that they are current in the market place. The Continuous Professional Development programme has been endorsed by IMCA and is a mandatory requirement for Inspectors if they wish to maintain their accreditation. Up-to-date Continuous Professional Development records will be necessary for any Inspector who is seeking to renew their AVI status annually. Continuing Professional Development and the eCMID AVI programme are managed through the Marine Surveying Academy head office team, based in Portchester, UK. AVIs are expected to achieve a minimum of 10 Continuous Professional Development points accrued over a one-year period from the date of their accreditation. After the one-year period is completed the points table will be reset back to zero. A guide on how to earn points and the table can be found at https://bit.ly/2laurV7. If you have a general or specific query about Continuous Professional Development, or the AVI scheme, please contact the Marine Surveying Academy team directly by email at info@marinesurveyingacademy.com.
ABS MyFreedom™
Manage asset certification, classification status, and reports for your fleets and vessels. Track inspections and ensure regulatory adherence through a user-friendly mobile interface. Streamline asset management and compliance for maritime professionals.
- Manage asset certification
- Track classification status
- Generate reports
- Monitor fleets and vessels
- Ensure regulatory adherence
- Streamlined asset management
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With the ABS MyFreedom app, you can effortlessly manage certification of all your assets, their classification status, and reports. The ABS MyFreedom™ app you to track your fleets and vessels for inspections, certifications, and their classification or regulatory adherence. Users can ensure their vessels meet industry standards while staying organized—all through a user-friendly mobile interface. Perfect for maritime professionals aiming for streamlined asset management and compliance.
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Verdict
eCMID CPD and ABS MyFreedom™ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
eCMID CPD ships an update every 4 weeks, ABS MyFreedom™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eCMID CPD | ABS MyFreedom™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eDOT Solutions | American Bureau of Shipping |
In-app purchases
eCMID CPD
No in-app purchases
ABS MyFreedom™
No in-app purchases









