Comparison

Maindeck vs NS Drydock

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

Head to head
About

Maindeck

Features
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Maindeck is the only modern software for dry-docking projects and other maintenance and repair projects. Here is what you can do with this app: While planning the project: - View work orders. - Edit work orders. - Add new work orders to the project. While executing the project: - View work orders, including a timeline of all updates provided. - Add progress updates to your work order. - See who's responsible for what. Offline functionality: This app works perfectly offline. It comes with a built in database where content is saved while offline, and it will automatically synchronise once an internet connection is detected. This means you will be able to use all functionality while offline without having to worry. While offline, you can view all the work that is pending upload from your profile page. Manage access Through the web app, you can invite new users and manage which work orders they will be able to view and provide updates on. Users will only see the work orders for which you have given them access.

About

NS Drydock

Features
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Manage your vessels Drydock execution phase with confidence using the Nautical System Drydock Mobile app. The app enables mobility during drydock events, allowing efficiency while performing daily tasks, change order processing, and checklist completion. Intuitive Functionality: • Scales with the organization • Capture data at the point of work by simplifying the walk-around tasks • Works in offline mode • Limited training required with an easy-to-use application available through your cell phone, tablet or web browser Drydock Execution Ready: • Supports work order completions, checklist-based tasks, change order processing, condition reports, and daily reporting • Manage job tracking percentages and shipyard deliverables • Report on hazards, equipment failures, and safety observations • View budget cost versus actual cost to manage the Drydock budget

Screenshots

Maindeck4 screens
NS Drydock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maindeck at every 5 weeks against NS Drydock's every 5 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

Maindeck ships an update every 5 weeks, NS Drydock every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Maindeck versus NS Drydock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaindeckNS Drydock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnisea ASABS Nautical System LLC

In-app purchases

None

Maindeck

No in-app purchases

None

NS Drydock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maindeck free?
Maindeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NS Drydock free?
NS Drydock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maindeck or NS Drydock have ads?
Neither Maindeck nor NS Drydock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maindeck or NS Drydock?
Maindeck ships an update every 5 weeks, and NS Drydock every 5 months. Most recently, Maindeck was updated on September 17, 2026 and NS Drydock on September 21, 2026.

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