Comparison

NS Docs vs MACK A&I

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

Head to head
About

NS Docs

Features
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Access your company documents with ease using the ABS Nautical Systems Docs mobile app. The App enables onboard and office mobile users quick and easy access to company-controlled documents when away from their computer. Key Features: • Integrated with NS Document Manager for NS Enterprise • Easy access to frequently used documents through Favorites • One-click-access to download physical documents on the device • Includes user specific “Quick Links” for simplified navigation • Designed to the familiar style of smartphone apps and tablets • Simplified user actions for adding document feedback, change request and document acknowledgment • Available in the cloud and works with NS Enterprise 6.5.11 We are committed to providing the most reliable customer service and product improvements based on your feedback. Connect with us at: www.abs-group.com/ns Disclosure NS Docs Mobile app functionality is available through an ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise subscription software license. Nautical Systems Enterprise puts the client in control of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by showing the client the location of potentially private data and allowing case by case determination for data handling. The software will contain functionality that enables clients to carry out their obligations under the GDPR, such as searching for personal data in comments, documents and attachments, utility for anonymization of crew records that contain personal data, and compiling reports in response to individuals’ requests for their personal data.

About

MACK A&I

Features
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- Designed for vessel audits and inspections, enabling shore-side auditors to conduct onboard ship audits. - Templates are downloaded from API for shore users. - Shore-side users receive both audit plans and templates from the API. - The app does not support audit creation or usage by shipboard crew. - Audit templates contain four types of structured questions to support thorough inspections. - Each question supports additional fields like Info Remarks, Memo, Add Image, and more. - Users complete all template questions during the audit phase. - After the audit, mandatory fields in the Report of Findings must be filled. - Audits can be performed entirely offline after downloading the required data. - Completed audits are manually uploaded to the web platform by the user. - Uploaded data is accessible via a centralized web dashboard for review, reporting, and archival.

Screenshots

NS Docs4 screens
MACK A&I4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MACK A&I at every 2 months against NS Docs's every 16 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

NS Docs ships an update every 16 months, MACK A&I every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NS Docs versus MACK A&I: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNS DocsMACK A&I
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABS Nautical System LLCSOLVERMINDS AND SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

None

NS Docs

No in-app purchases

None

MACK A&I

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NS Docs free?
NS Docs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MACK A&I free?
MACK A&I is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NS Docs or MACK A&I have ads?
Neither NS Docs nor MACK A&I shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NS Docs or MACK A&I?
NS Docs ships an update every 16 months, and MACK A&I every 2 months. Most recently, NS Docs was updated on September 10, 2026 and MACK A&I on September 17, 2026.

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