Comparison

Maindeck vs Podium5

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

Podium5

Features
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Mission-critical solutions for the global maritime community from Pole Star Global. Our objective is to organise the maritime world’s data and harness its true potential, for the benefit of our valued clients. Through our use of technology, we are dedicated to making maritime operations continually more effective, safer, and ever more efficient, with every day that passes. This application services the mobile fleet tracking and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) management requirements of both OTiS and Podium5 platform subscribers.

Screenshots

Maindeck4 screens
Podium54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maindeck at every 5 weeks against Podium5's every 3 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, Podium5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Maindeck versus Podium5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaindeckPodium5
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnisea ASStratumFive

In-app purchases

None

Maindeck

No in-app purchases

None

Podium5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maindeck free?
Maindeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Podium5 free?
Podium5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maindeck or Podium5 have ads?
Neither Maindeck nor Podium5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maindeck or Podium5?
Maindeck ships an update every 5 weeks, and Podium5 every 3 months. Most recently, Maindeck was updated on September 17, 2026 and Podium5 on October 1, 2026.

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