Comparison

VesselsValue vs OpenOcean Studio

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

Head to head
About

VesselsValue

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Access your existing VesselsValue account on the go! Covering the global fleet of Bulkers, Tankers, Containers, LPG, LNG, Small Tankers, Small Dry, Vehicle Carriers, Reefers, Offshore and Superyachts. The new VesselsValue app will provide instant and unbiased data to existing clients that can be accessed from anywhere in the world, at any time. Features include: * Search - Search the extensive VesselsValue database for any vessel or company fleet in the world. * Values - Instantly view current Market, Demolition and Newbuilding values for every vessel including Company fleet values within the database. Requirements: An internet connection is required to access new or updated information, and your mobile carrier may charge you for data transferred. Once downloaded; an active VesselsValue account is required in order to use this application.

About

OpenOcean Studio

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The OpenOcean mobile app provides quick access to key information when away from your desk or out of hours. onRADAR provides alerts and tasks to keep you updated with events on board, and vessel and alert positions. You can use messages to communicate with your fleet. Fleet view delivers an on-the-go view of itineraries, providing key information about a vessel’s passage and upcoming port calls. You can communicate quickly with the vessel through email or a direct call. You can update itinerary information directly in the app and view the latest vessel report, key vessel contact information, and a full list of crew and responsibilities.

Screenshots

VesselsValue4 screens
OpenOcean Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenOcean Studio at monthly against VesselsValue's every 2 months. VesselsValue's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesselsValue ships an update every 2 months, OpenOcean Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
VesselsValue versus OpenOcean Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesselsValueOpenOcean Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size100 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeson Nautical LLC90 Percent of Everything

In-app purchases

None

VesselsValue

No in-app purchases

None

OpenOcean Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesselsValue free?
VesselsValue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenOcean Studio free?
OpenOcean Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesselsValue or OpenOcean Studio have ads?
Neither VesselsValue nor OpenOcean Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VesselsValue or OpenOcean Studio?
VesselsValue ships an update every 2 months, and OpenOcean Studio monthly. Most recently, VesselsValue was updated on September 17, 2026 and OpenOcean Studio on September 19, 2026.

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