Comparison

SEAHUB vs First Mate

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

Head to head
About

SEAHUB

This yacht maintenance software streamlines operations for the superyacht industry. It offers a comprehensive system for planned maintenance, safety compliance, and asset management, ensuring efficient and organized vessel operations.

Highlights
  • Equipment database
  • Planned maintenance scheduling
  • Defect tracking
  • Checklists and drills
  • Inventory management
  • Fleet management
  • Crew management
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Seahub is an intuitive yacht maintenance software designed to improve reliability and safety for the global superyacht industry. Seahub combines all the functionality you expect from a good management system with best practice user interface design and usability. Seahub is a planned maintenance system (PMS) that supports the application of International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) and Safety Management System (SMS) onboard. Utilised by Captains, Engineers, management companies, Heads of Department and Owners around the globe, Seahub is key in achieving an organised, compliant and efficient vessel. Seahub functionality includes; - Equipment database (Make / Model / Serial Numbers of components onboard) - Planned maintenance scheduling and tracking - Defects and unplanned maintenance - Checklists including Engine Room Rounds, Safety & Fire Checklists - ISM & SMS drills and forms - Order tracking - Inventory management - Documents including the tracking license, permit, and certificate expirations - Fluid Analysis of onboard sample and trend analysis - Monthly calendar - Component run hours and history - Projects including planning yard periods, costs and contractors - Warranty – ideal for new builds - Fleet management - Multi Department Access with oversight for Administrators - Crew management including licenses, travel documents and employment contracts The Seahub mobile app provides all functionality currently available and is supported 24/7 by the Seahub Account Setup and Support Team.

About

First Mate

Features
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First Mate – Your Boat, Organised First Mate is the all-in-one boating app that helps you manage, maintain and enjoy your vessel with confidence. From maintenance tracking and your digital logbook to trip planning, safety, weather and important documents, First Mate gives your boat a digital home. Your Boat, All in One Place Create a complete digital profile for your vessel. Keep important boat information, documents, service records and history organised and accessible whenever you need them. Never Miss Boat Maintenance Again Stay on top of servicing, inspections and repairs with maintenance tracking and reminders. Build a complete maintenance and service history that helps you look after your boat and protect your investment. Your Digital Boat Logbook Keep a digital record of your boating activity, maintenance, servicing and important vessel information. Your boat's history stays organised and available when you need it. Plan Your Next Adventure Plan your boating trips and keep important journey information together before heading out on the water. Sleep Easier at Anchor Anchor Mate helps you monitor your vessel's position while anchored, giving you greater peace of mind when you're away from the helm. Know Before You Go Access marine weather information including wind, tides and swell to help you make better-informed decisions before heading out. Stay on Top of Safety Keep important vessel safety information and equipment records organised so you're better prepared for your time on the water. Keep Important Documents Handy Store warranties, manuals, vessel documents and other important records within your boat's digital profile. Find Marine Services Discover marine businesses, marinas and service providers when your boat needs professional support. Built for Boat Owners Whether you own a yacht, powerboat, fishing boat, trailer boat, family cruiser or jet ski, First Mate helps you stay organised, prepared and ready for your next day on the water. Download First Mate and start building your boat's digital home today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SEAHUB4 screens
First Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SEAHUB at none against First Mate's 2. First Mate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. First Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SEAHUB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEAHUB ships an update every 6 months, First Mate monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SEAHUB versus First Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEAHUBFirst Mate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter OceanicFirst Mate Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SEAHUB

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

First Mate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription.$12.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$129.991 Year

Questions

Is SEAHUB free?
SEAHUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Mate free?
First Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SEAHUB or First Mate have ads?
Neither SEAHUB nor First Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEAHUB or First Mate?
SEAHUB ships an update every 6 months, and First Mate monthly. Most recently, SEAHUB was updated on June 1, 2026 and First Mate on September 20, 2026.

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