Comparison

TOPforms vs Idwal Onboard

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

Idwal Onboard

Features
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Idwal Onboard helps Idwal surveyors complete vessel inspections directly against Idwal standards. Record findings and capture photo evidence in real time while on board, reducing admin and ensuring every inspection is complete, consistent and ready for review. Connected to the Idwal inspection portal and desktop application, Idwal Onboard keeps inspection data synchronised from vessel to final report submission.

Screenshots

TOPforms4 screens
Idwal Onboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TOPforms at 10.0 against Idwal Onboard's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Idwal Onboard every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TOPforms versus Idwal Onboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOPformsIdwal Onboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Form Solutions BVIdwal Marine Services Limited

In-app purchases

None

TOPforms

No in-app purchases

None

Idwal Onboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOPforms free?
TOPforms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idwal Onboard free?
Idwal Onboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOPforms or Idwal Onboard have ads?
Neither TOPforms nor Idwal Onboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOPforms or Idwal Onboard?
TOPforms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idwal Onboard every 4 weeks. Most recently, TOPforms was updated on November 7, 2026 and Idwal Onboard on November 9, 2026.

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