LubeMonitor vs FAST.Onboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LubeMonitor
This service helps users monitor their ship's 2-stroke engine performance to reduce maintenance costs. It consolidates cylinder condition monitoring for real-time insights, enabling informed decisions to optimize oil consumption and extend component life.
- Engine performance monitoring
- Maintenance cost reduction
- Cylinder condition tracking
- Real-time data updates
- Optimized oil consumption
- Extended component lifetime
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Shell's LubeMonitor service lets users understand their ship's 2-stroke engine performance better and helps reduce maintenance costs. No more working across different systems; Shell LubeMonitor automatically combines all cylinder condition monitoring activities. Having in-depth information in one place with real-time updates allows users to make informed and quicker decisions, as well as optimise oil consumption and extend component lifetime. Note: An active LubeMonitor account is required to use this app. Please contact you Shell Marine Account Manager for more information.
FAST.Onboard
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FAST™ Onboard App is used in conjunction with Chevron Global Marines' FAST™ Fluid Analysis Program to provide extended services aboard customer vessels. This app is used exclusively by customers of Chevron Marine products, for more information about the services available visit https://www.chevronmarineproducts.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LubeMonitor at every 3 months against FAST.Onboard's every 17 months. LubeMonitor also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LubeMonitor ships an update every 3 months, FAST.Onboard every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LubeMonitor | FAST.Onboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shell Information Technology International B.V. | Chevron U.S.A. Inc. |
In-app purchases
LubeMonitor
No in-app purchases
FAST.Onboard
No in-app purchases
