Comparison

TOPforms vs ShipINSPECT

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

Head to head
About

TOPforms

Features
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The TOPforms - IRI app is developed for International Registries. With this app the nautical inspectors of IRI report their findings/remarks in a operational safety inspection form. Features: Paperless solution Forms are custom made designed Multiple forms in one app App is β€˜Offline’ in use Database input & output Web-portal for backoffice organisation About IRI International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. IRI has been administering maritime and corporate programs and involved in flag State administration since 1948. IRI has an excellent reputation within the international business community and will continue to be at the forefront of vessel and corporate registration. IRI is the world’s most experienced, privately held maritime and corporate registry service provider, recognizing the specialized needs of the shipping and financial services industries across a broad commercial and economic spectrum. Headquartered just outside of Washington, DC in Reston, Virginia USA, IRI operates 28 offices in major shipping and financial centers around the world.

About

ShipINSPECT

Features
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ShipInspect application is created for HSEQ / Technical Managers to be able to perform inspections onboard vessels. β€’ Management of inspection templates, questions to be asked, type of answers expected. β€’ Perform inspections based on the template using a mobile device. β€’ Complete offline support so that inspections can be carried out onboard ships without any active internet connections

Screenshots

TOPforms4 screens
ShipINSPECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TOPforms at every 3 weeks against ShipINSPECT's every 6 weeks. TOPforms also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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

TOPforms ships an update every 3 weeks, ShipINSPECT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TOPforms versus ShipINSPECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOPformsShipINSPECT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Form Solutions BVShipNet

In-app purchases

None

TOPforms

No in-app purchases

None

ShipINSPECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOPforms free?
TOPforms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShipINSPECT free?
ShipINSPECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOPforms or ShipINSPECT have ads?
Neither TOPforms nor ShipINSPECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOPforms or ShipINSPECT?
TOPforms ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShipINSPECT every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOPforms was updated on August 16, 2026 and ShipINSPECT on September 8, 2026.

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